The director's cut of Star Trek: The Motion Picture arrives on 4kUHD blu ray this September, along with all 6 other TOS films
JUNE 8, 2022 - According to a new report from StarTrek.com, the first six films in the Star Trek franchise will be made available on Blu-ray beginning September 6th. Each film will be presented in 4k Ultra High Definition for the ultimate in-home viewing experience.
Following the success of Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Director’s Edition in 4k, the release of all six films featuring the original Star Trek cast in the same format is coming just two days ahead of Star Trek Day, September 8th. Each year, fans happily celebrate the onscreen birth of the franchise on the day of its 1966 premier. This year, you can hold a 4k, classic Star Trek film festival in your very own living room!
Also available on September 6th, Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Director’s Edition arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in a standalone package. Unique to this film, The Director’s Edition has been updated with Dolby Atmos tuning. A bonus disc is included, filled with numerous special features from Paramount Home Entertainment. The first film in the franchise will also be released in a Limited-Edition Collector’s Set entitled “The Complete Adventure,” which includes the new Director’s Edition, the theatrical cut, and a special longer cut all on 4K Ultra HD along with special features on Blu-ray.
This comprehensive 15-disc collection featuring the first six Star Trek films on Blu-ray will be in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and HDR-10. Both Star Trek V: The Final Frontier and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country are making their 4K Ultra HD debuts. The set also includes access to Digital copies of each of the six films, as well as hours of new and legacy bonus content.
Below is a breakdown of disc contents:
Star Trek: The Motion Picture: The Director’s Edition – Ultra HD & Blu-ray; Additional Blu-ray with bonus content
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (Theatrical Cut) – Ultra HD & Blu-ray
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan – Ultra HD & Blu-ray; Includes Director’s Cut
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock – Ultra HD & Blu-ray
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – Ultra HD & Blu-ray
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier – Ultra HD & Blu-ray
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country – Ultra HD & Blu-ray; Includes Director’s Cut
All six films will be available for individual purchase on Blu-ray on September 6th. To get a taste of what to expect from these updated classics, check out the TMP: Director’s Edition 4k UHD trailer! Look for the entire collection wherever you get your Blu-ray discs.
Chris Peterson is a contributing writer for Daily Star Trek News on the Roddenberry Podcast Network. An outdoor enthusiast and a fan of film and literature, he is also an actor, singer and musician with stage credits including CATS, Fiddler on the Roof, The Rocky Horror Show and The Producers.