James Cameron has done the unthinkable—going back and remastering not one, but three of his fan-favorite movies.
In a press release that The Digital Bits received today, Disney and Lightstorm Entertainment revealed that The Abyss, Aliens, and True Lies are all coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, and not only that, they’ll all be available on the same day, on March 12, 2024.
All of these releases will feature what is obviously a new transfer on 100 GB 4K UHD discs, as well as Dolby Atmos tracks, numerous special features, and even new box art, with Aliens, in particular, featuring Ripley and Newt on the cover.
It also looks like Avatar is getting another release, with a new Collector’s Edition that packs three versions of the film (Theatrical, Special Edition, Extended Cut) as part of a 4-disc set on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.
Here’s a breakdown of the release schedule, which also includes the 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of Titanic and how they’ll also be available digitally as early as December:
On Dec. 5, 2023, available for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray and at digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango/Vudu:
- Titanic 25th Anniversary Collector’s Edition
Available in 4K Digital, some for the first time ever, on Dec. 12, 2023, at digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango/Vudu:
- Aliens Collector’s Edition
- The Abyss Collector’s Edition
- True Lies Collector’s Edition
- Avatar Collector’s Edition
- Avatar: The Way of Water Collector’s Edition
Available Dec. 19, 2023, are special edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rays of:
- Avatar 4K Collector’s Edition
- Avatar 3D Blu-ray
- Avatar 4K Limited Edition Steelbook (available only at Best Buy)
- Avatar: The Way of Water 4K Collector’s Edition
Arriving on March 12, 2024, new on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-rays are special editions of three of Cameron’s most popular feature films:
- Aliens 4K Collector’s Edition
- The Abyss 4K Collector’s Edition
- True Lies 4K Collector’s Edition
All titles will be available to pre-order beginning on November 20, Disney and Lightstorm confirmed.
A remastered version of The Abyss: Special Edition will be available to see in theaters on December 6 as part of a special, one-night-only event.
