Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has revealed the release dates for the adventure/drama The Huntsman: Winter’s War starring Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, and Charlize Theron. The film will first be available in Digital HD on August 2nd, followed by 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand on August 23rd.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War on both Blu-ray and DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the film, along with exclusive bonus features including behind-the-scenes production secrets, gag reel, deleted scenes with commentary, feature commentary, and the featurette “Love Conquers All.”
On Blu-ray, Universal is packaging three exclusives: “Two Queens and Two Warriors,” “Meet the Dwarfs,” and “Magic All Around” all of which explore the making of the film from character development to visual effects.
Video on the Blu-ray Disc is formatted in 2.40:1 widescreen aspect ratio with an audio in DTS:X. On DVD, audio is provided in Dolby Digital 5.1.
The Huntsman: Winter’s War will be available in a 2-disc combo edition with Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD copy, as well as a 2-disc combo with Ultra HD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and Digital HD copy. Both editions include both the theatrical and extended edition of the film.
Blu-ray Disc Exclusives
- Two Queens and Two Warriors – The true heart of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is found in its three powerful women, Ravenna, Freya, and Eric’s lost wife, Sara. Learn how the strength and complexity of the film’s female roles drew potent new star power in Emily Blunt and Jessica Chastain, as well as convincing Charlize Theron to reprise her role as Ravenna.
- Meet the Dwarfs – Nick Frost’s Nion and Rob Brydon’s Gryff brought a sense of levity and fun to the adventure — especially once they met their female counterparts. Explore the importance of all four dwarf characters in the film and on set, where the actors who portrayed them earn a reputation for keeping the fun rolling, even when the cameras stopped.
- Magic All Around – Rooted in history, but inhabited by magic, the world of The Huntsman: Winter’s War is a true visual spectacle. Follow along and see how the magic made it to the screen. From Freya’s icy freeze to the gold-laden goblins of the forest, explore the visual effects at work with an exclusive peek behind the curtain.
Blu-ray & DVD Bonus Features
- Deleted Scenes with Commentary
- Gag Reel
- Dressed To Kill – Academy Award®-winning costumer Colleen Atwood returns to help reignite the splendor she brought toSnow White and The Huntsman. A visual feast, her costumes often border on the supernatural in their beauty while helping bring the characters to life.
- Love Conquers All — From the infectious enthusiasm of director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan to the sisterly bond shared byEmily Blunt and Charlize Theron, the set of The Huntsman: Winter’s War was filled with laughter and life. Actors and artists came together to help create a fairy tale about the pure power of love — and had a blast along the way.
- Feature Commentary by director Cedric Nicolas-Troyan
From Universal Pictures Home Entertainment:
The Huntsman: Winter’s War stars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road, Monster) as the evil Queen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt: Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth: Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness). Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain: The Martian, The Help) — the only woman who has ever captured his heart — Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity.
