Ridley Scott’s 5-time Oscar-winning film Gladiator released to 4k Blu-ray with Blu-ray and Digital Copy on May 18, 2018. A 4k Blu-ray SteelBook Edition releases on June 16, 2020 and includes a 4k Blu-ray, Blu-ray, Blu-ray bonus disc, and Digital Copy packaged in a special aluminum case.
The 4k edition presents the film in 4k (2160p) for the first time, with HDR for added color depth and luminance. The 4k Blu-ray includes an English DTS: X soundtrack, as well as English DTS Headphone X and English Audio Description.
Special features on the 4k Blu-ray edition include an Introduction by Ridley Scott (Extended Edition), audio commentary from Scott and actor Russell Crowe (Extended Edition) and audio commentary from Scott, editor Pietro Scalia and cinematographer John Mathieson (Theatrical Edition). Previously released bonus content on the Blu-ray disc (included in the combo) such as deleted scenes, abandoned sequences, and The Scrolls of Knowledge.
Gladiator on 4k Blu-ray carries an MSRP of $31.99 and is selling for $18.66 on Amazon. The Limited Edition 4k SteelBook sells for $29.99 on Amazon.
4K Blu-ray Special Features
- Introduction by Ridley Scott (Extended Edition)
- Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe (Extended Edition)
- Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott, editor Pietro Scalia and cinematographer John Mathieson (Theatrical Edition)
Blu-ray Special Features
- Introduction by Ridley Scott (Extended Edition)
- Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott and actor Russell Crowe (Extended Edition)
- Audio Commentary by director Ridley Scott, editor Pietro Scalia and cinematographer John Mathieson (Theatrical Edition)
- The Scrolls of Knowledge
- Deleted Scenes Index with Optional Commentary by Ridley Scott
- Visions from Elysium: Topic Portal
- Strength and Honor: Creating the World of Gladiator
- Image & Design: Storyboard Demonstration, Storyboard Archive, Costume Design Gallery, Photo Galleries
- Abandoned Sequences & Deleted Scenes
- The Aurelian Archives – My Gladiator Journal by Spencer Treat Clark
- And more…
