The NeverEnding Story

‘The NeverEnding Story’ (1984) Special Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray Coming Soon

The NeverEnding Story celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024 (read our retro review here). To celebrate, Imprint Films is bringing the classic family movie to collector’s edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The release features 5 discs, multiple cuts of the film, including the German extended cut, and special storybook packaging! It looks badass!

Check it out!

From The Imprint Films Press Release

This is the worldwide premiere of the US Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD in Dolby Vision, and the set also includes the German Extended Cut on 4K too.

Our Exclusive Replica Storybook packaging is huge – it weighs 2.4kg and is packed with physical extras. The 5-disc set is loaded with extras too, including the 2024 feature doco ‘Life After The NeverEnding Story.

Have a look at these special features!

Disc One: Original US Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD
  • NEW Dolby Vision presentation of the 94-minute Theatrical Cut on 4K UHD, restored from the original 35mm negative by Imprint Films
  • Audio Commentary by writer/director Wolfgang Petersen
  • NEW Audio Commentary by ‘Future Noir’ author Paul M. Sammon
  • Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
  • Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
  • Optional English Subtitles
Disc Two: Original US Theatrical Cut on Blu-ray
  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration of the 94-minute Theatrical Cut
  • Audio Commentary by writer/director Wolfgang Petersen
  • NEW Audio Commentary by ‘Future Noir’ author Paul M. Sammon
  • NEW Finding Fantasia: Adapting The NeverEnding Story – featurette on the book adaptation with producer/director Lisa Downs
  • NEW No Boundaries: Imagineering The NeverEnding Story – featurette on the special effects
  • NEW Flights of Fantasy: Inside the scores of The NeverEnding Story – featurette with film music historian Daniel Schweiger on the score
  • Reimagining The NeverEnding Story featurette
  • The Making of The NeverEnding Story featurette (in German with optional subtitles)
  • Restoration featurette (in German with optional subtitles)
  • A World of Fantasies feature documentary (in German with optional subtitles)
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • NeverEnding Story music video by Limahl
  • Storyboard comparisons
  • Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
  • Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround
  • Optional English Subtitles
Disc Three: German Extended Cut on 4K UHD
  • HDR10 presentation of the 104-minute German Extended Cut on 4K UHD
  • Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
  • Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Optional English Subtitles
Disc Four: German Extended Cut on Blu-ray
  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray of the 4K restoration of the 104-minute German Extended Cut
  • Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
  • Audio English DTS-HD 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
  • Optional English Subtitles
Disc Five: Life After NeverEnding Story (2024 feature-length documentary) on Blu-ray
  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
  • Over 70 minutes of Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Once Upon a Time in… Treviso – featurette
  • Original Trailer
  • Original Aspect Ratio 2.35:1
  • Audio: LPCM 2.0
  • Subtitles TBC

This seriously looks incredible! A must-have for fans! But save your pennies, because it’s a little pricey! You can pre-order it here!

The NeverEnding Story

The NeverEnding Story special edition 4K UHD Blu-ray releases November 27, 2024.

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