Mars Attacks! 30th Anniversary 4K Blu-ray and Digital Release Announced
Ack! Ack! GLI7CH can exclusively reveal that director Tim Burton’s cult classic alien invasion comedy Mars Attacks! will get a 4K Blu-ray and digital release in honor of its 30th anniversary. This long-awaited remaster promises to bring the film’s bizarre and unforgettable world to fans in stunning detail.
Mars Attacks! will be available for purchase digitally in 4K Ultra HD and on 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc on August 11. The newly remastered film will also include new bonus content, featuring behind-the-scenes material that gives fans a deeper look into the creation of the film. An exclusive clip of this bonus content can be viewed in the video embedded below.
New Special Features to Explore
The Mars Attacks! digital release and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc will include the following new special features:
- Looking Back on Mars Attacks! – Filmmakers share stories about working with Tim Burton on one of the 1990s’ wackiest alien-invasion films.
- Ack! Ack! Aesthetic – Filmmakers explore the distinctive style of Mars Attacks! and reveal how then-cutting-edge CGI shaped its iconic look.
A Star-Studded Return to the Silver Screen
The sci-fi spoof reunited director Tim Burton with Jack Nicholson, who plays dual roles here as President James Dale and Las Vegas casino owner Art Land. The star-studded ensemble cast also includes Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Short, Michael J. Fox, Natalie Portman, Rod Steiger, Danny DeVito, Jim Brown, Lukas Haas, Sylvia Sidney, Lisa Marie, and singer Tom Jones as himself.
Fans of sci-fi comedies will want to check out GLI7CH’s picks for the best sci-fi comedies and the Top 25 sci-fi films of all time for more recommendations and retrospectives.
