‘BATTLE ROYALE’ (2000) Steelbook Is Coming Soon From Lionsgate!

In honor of the 25th anniversary, director Kinji Fukasaku’s (Crest of Betrayal) classic film Battle Royale gets a steelbook release from Lionsgate. The film stars Tatsuya Fujiwara (Death Note), Aki Maeda (Battle Royale II: Requiem), and Tarô Yamamoto (Operetta tanuki goten). 

Synopsis

In the near future, the economy has collapsed, unemployment has soared, and juvenile crime has exploded. Fearful of their nation’s youth, the Japanese government passes The BR Law: Each year, a 9th grade class is sent to a remote island where they will be locked into exploding neck collars, given a random weapon, and forced to hunt and kill each other until there is only one survivor left. Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill) and screen legend Takeshi Kitano (Ghost in the Shell) star in the movie that has been argued, acclaimed, and banned around the world. Presented in 4K for the first time on its 25th anniversary, it remains one of the most savage, shocking, and emotionally powerful films of all time.

4K ULTRA HD / BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES

• New Special Features include:
  • Kenta Fukasaku on Battle Royale
  • Battle Royale: The Ripples of Violence
• Legacy Special Features include:
  • The Making of Battle Royale
  • Battle Royale Press Conference
  • Instructional Video: Birthday Version
  • Audition & Rehearsal Footage
  • Special Effects Comparison Featurette
  • Tokyo International Film Festival 2000
  • Battle Royale Documentary
  • Basketball Scene Rehearsals
  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
  • Filming on Set
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • Special Edition TV Spot
  • TV Spot: Tarantino Version

It will be available on December 9, 2025.