The late 1990s were a golden age for science fiction cinema, and a standout film from that era was 1998`s Lost in Space. This cult classic, directed by Stephen Hopkins and based on the 1965 television series, is receiving a Special Edition 4K Blu-ray from Arrow Video. It`s currently available for pre-order at $38, ahead of its official release on September 2.
The Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray boasts a brand-new 4K restoration of the film, meticulously created from the original camera negatives and approved by director Stephen Hopkins. It also includes a comprehensive list of bonus materials, featuring several all-new interviews exclusive to this edition. The packaging features a reversible sleeve, showcasing the original theatrical poster on one side and newly commissioned artwork on the other. Additionally, the set comes with an illustrated collector`s booklet containing insights from film critic Neil Sinyard, articles from American Cinematographer, and an excerpt from the original production notes.
Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray Bonus Features
The new Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray is packed with an extensive array of bonus content. This includes fresh, never-before-seen material such as new interviews with director Hopkins and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, alongside numerous archival extras repurposed from previous DVD and Blu-ray releases. These classic features include audio commentaries, deleted scenes, and making-of featurettes. The complete list is provided below.
New Bonus Features
- 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director Stephen Hopkins
- A Space Odyssey: A newly filmed interview with director Stephen Hopkins
- Lights in the Sky: A newly filmed interview with director of photography Peter Levy
- A Journey Through Time: A newly filmed interview with producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
- Art of Space: A newly filmed interview with supervising art director Keith Pain
- Crafting Reality: A newly filmed interview with Kenny Wilson, former mould shop supervisor at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
- Sound of Space: A newly filmed interview with sound mixer Simon Kaye and re-recording mixer Robin O’Donohue
- Lost But Not Forgotten in Space: A new video essay by film critic Matt Donato
Archival Bonus Materials
- Archive audio commentary with director Stephen Hopkins and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
- Archive audio commentary with visual effects supervisors Angus Bickerton and Lauren Ritchie, director of photography Peter Levy, editor Ray Lovejoy, and producer Carla Fry
- Deleted scenes
- Building the Special Effects: Archival featurette with visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton and animatics supervisor Mac Wilson
- The Future of Space Travel: Archival featurette exploring the film`s vision of the future
- TV Years: Q&A with the original cast of the TV series
- Bloopers
Released in 1998, Lost in Space cleverly adapted elements from its television series namesake, transforming them for the big screen. The film faithfully retains the TV show`s core premise—the Robinson family`s accidental journey to a distant galaxy, orchestrated by the treacherous Dr. Zachary Smith (portrayed by Gary Oldman)—while integrating new narrative elements and pioneering visual effects for its time. The movie features an impressive ensemble cast, including William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Matt LeBlanc, and Heather Graham. Its premiere was a significant event for New Line Cinema, marking a strategic pivot for the studio from its historical focus on low-budget horror and indie films towards the production of major box office blockbusters.