Aliens (1986) [Theatrical Version & Special Edition] (4K UHD + Blu-ray)

Release date: March 12, 2024

Audio:
4K UHD [Theatrical Version & Special Edition]:
English Dolby Atmos
English DTS-HD MA 2.0
English Dolby Digital AD 2.0
French DTS-HD HR 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

Blu-ray [Theatrical Version & Special Edition]:
English DTS-HD MA 5.1
English Dolby Digital AD 2.0
English Dolby Digital 2.0
French DTS-HD HR 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1

Subtitles:
English, Spanish, French

Runtime: 137 min. / 157 min.

Media: BD-100 + 2 BD-50

Region: A, B, C

Director: James Cameron

Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Bill Paxton, William Hope, Jenette Goldstein, Al Matthews, Mark Rolston

Extras:

James Cameron Introduction – A message from writer/director James Cameron introducing the Special Edition version of the film.

2003 Audio Commentary by James Cameron and the Cast and Crew-Special Edition – 1990 Special Edition Commentary by James Cameron and the cast and crew.

The Inspiration and Design of Aliens – For the 30th anniversary, writer/director James Cameron reveals new insight into his own inspiration and the design elements for Aliens.

2003 Audio Commentary by James Cameron and the Cast and Crew – 1986 Theatrical Version Commentary by James Cameron and the cast and crew.

Isolated Scores

Final Theatrical Isolated Score – This isolated track presents, as accurately as possible, James Horner's music score in its final form following extensive reworking during the post-production process.
Composer's Original Isolated Score – Although there are a few instances where the length of individual sequences was changed slightly after the music was recorded, this isolated score track presents, as accurately as possible, James Horner's original intentions.
Superior Firepower: Making Aliens – Immerse yourself in the world of Aliens with 11 fully-loaded featurettes that deconstruct all that went into making this sci-fi thriller, from casting to creature design to post-production and everything in between.

57 Years Later: Continuing the Story
Building Better Worlds: From Concept to Construction
Preparing for Battle: Casting and Characterization
This Time It’s War: Pinewood Studios, 1985
The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action
Bug Hunt: Creature Design
Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn
Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader vs. Queen Alien
The Final Countdown: Music, Editing and Sound
The Power of Real Tech: Visual Effects
ALIENS Unleashed: Reaction to the Film
Superior Firepower: Making Aliens Enhancement Pods – Supplemental video pieces to complement Superior Firepower: Making Aliens.

Without Sigourney Weaver
Origins of Acheron
Building Hadley's Hope
Cameron's Design Philosophy
Finding an Unused Power Plant
Cameron's Military Interests
Working with Sigourney Weaver
The Importance of Being Bishop
Paul Reiser on Carter Burke
The Paxton/Cameron Connection
Becoming Vasquez
On Set: Infiltrating the Colony
Props: Personal Light Unit
Simon Atherton Talks Weapons
Praising Stan Winston
Test Footage: Chestburster
Fighting the Facehugger
Test Footage: Facehugger
Stan Winston’s Challenge
Test Footage: Queen Alien
Stan Winston's Legacy
Cameron's Cutting Edge
Sigourney Weaver's Triumph
Re-Enlisting with Cameron
From Producer to Stunt Double
Pre-Visualizations: Multi-Angle Videomatics

Angle 1: Videomatic
Angle 2: Videomatic/Final Shot Comparison
Audio Commentary by Miniature Effects Supervisor Pat McClung
Direct Access to New/Additional Scenes From Special Edition

Ripley's Daughter – Burke informs Ripley that her daughter died two years ago.
Van Leuwen's Verdict – Van Leuwen reads the findings of the court of inquiry.
The Colony/The Jordens' Discovery – The colony is bustling with life and activity. Newt, along with her brother and parents, come upon the Derelict ship.
Burke's Answer – At Ripley's apartment, Burke explains why he's making the trip to LV-426.
INT. Sulaco – Establishing shots of the interior of the Sulaco before the crew awakens from hyper-sleep.
Hudson's Hubris – As they descend in the drop ship to LV-426, Hudson boasts about their advanced weaponry.
False Alarm – Hudson and Vasquez detect motion in the colony, only to find it is pet hamsters.
Ripley Pauses – As she enters the colony, Ripley hesitates for a moment.
The Sentry Guns – Hicks reveals they have robot sentry systems. While examining the colony blueprints, Ripley and Hicks discuss where to place the robot sentries.
Fire in the Hole – Hudson and Vasquez set up the UA 571-C remote sentry weapons and following a quick test, seal the tunnel.
Last Line of Defense – The Sentry Guns dutifully scan the tunnel for incoming targets.
Newt's Questions – Newt quizzes Ripley about the fate of her parents.
Hudson's "Ant" Theory – Hudson speculates on how the Aliens are organized and reproduce.
The Aliens Attack – The Sentry Guns unload on multiple targets.
The Aliens Retreat – Under withering fire from the sentries, the Aliens are temporarily repulsed.
First Name Basis – As Ripley departs the drop ship to try and rescue Newt, she and Hicks share their first names with each other.
Deleted Scene: Burke Cocooned - Long one of the most sought-after lost moments from the entire Alien Anthology, this scene depicting Carter Burke's fate is now revealed.

Deleted Scene Montage - This collection of scene extensions and omitted moments represents the remainder of deleted scenes not appearing in either the Theatrical Version or the Special Edition.

Still Galleries and more

Original Treatment by James Cameron
Storyboard Archive
The Art of Aliens
Cast Portrait Gallery
Production Image Galleries
Continuity Polaroids
Weapons and Vehicles
Stan Winston's Workshop
Colonial Marine Helmet Cameras
Video Graphics Gallery
Weyland-Yutani Inquest: Nostromo Dossiers
Post-Production Aftermath

Image Galleries
Laserdisc Archives
Main Title Exploration
Theatrical Trailers
Teaser Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
Domestic Trailer
International Trailer