The 1997 Spawn Movie Is Finally Coming to 4K Blu-ray

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The forthcoming Spawn movie, tentatively named “King Spawn,” has been in development for quite some time, with Jamie Foxx set to appear as the lead actor. Around a year ago, Todd McFarlane gave an update on the film to Comicbook, suggesting substantial advancements were underway, but since then there’s been no news. However, fans are in luck as they will soon receive a 4K Blu-ray/Dolby Vision restoration of the original 1997 Spawn movie from Arrow Video, complete with numerous extra features. All essential details can be found here.

The pre-selling for Arrow Video’s 4K Blu-ray and regular Blu-ray versions of the 1997 Spawn movie on Amazon is about to start any second, scheduled for release on October 7th. For a comprehensive overview of the numerous special features, please see below. This collection not only offers new content but also an illustrated collector’s booklet with fresh insights on the film from John Torrani and a double-sided poster.

Limited Edition Spawn 4K Blu-ray / Arrives October 7th

pre-order on Amazon (coming Soon)

4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS

  • 4K restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut of the film from the original camera negatives by Arrow Films
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

DISC 1 – DIRECTOR’S CUT

  • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio options
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

DISC 2 – THEATRICAL CUT

  • 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
  • Original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio and lossless stereo audio options
  • Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing

Produced by the same team behind Blade and The Crow, Spawn is an intense, action-filled supernatural tale that revolutionized the comic book film genre through groundbreaking visual effects and a chilling backstory focusing on revenge, damnation, and salvation.

Michael Jai White plays Al Simmons, an elite Black Ops operative known for his relentless efficiency and unwavering loyalty. However, he is betrayed and killed by his superior officer, Jason Wynn (Martin Sheen). But rather than meeting his end, Al is resurrected by the devil Malebolgia and transforms into Spawn, a demonic vigilante with immense powers. Balancing between Earth and the Underworld, Spawn seeks vengeance against Wynn and must decide whether to serve his new demonic overlords or strive for the redemption of his eternal spirit.

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2025-07-25 20:10