The Tombstone 4K Blu-ray Steelbook Is Up For Pre-Order

If you share my appreciation for western films, particularly Tombstone from 1993 featuring Kurt Russel and Val Kilmer, you’ve likely been longing for recognition of Kilmer’s exceptional portrayal of Doc Holliday. And if you’ve been silently fuming over the fact that he didn’t receive an Oscar nod for this role, then here’s some exciting news: Tombstone is making its way to the 4K format, and a special Steelbook Blu-ray edition is on the horizon!

UPDATE: Pre-orders are now live! You can find them here on Amazon or here at Walmart. Keep in mind that you won’t be charged until it ships, and the price will automatically adjust to the lowest one during the pre-order period. More details can be found below.

PARAPHRASING: The classic film Tombstone has undergone a detailed remastering and restoration process and is set for a restricted edition 4K Steelbook Blu-ray / Digital release on April 22nd, 2025. At this moment, pre-orders have not been made available, but they are anticipated to be launched on Amazon and Walmart in the near future. Due to the swift selling out of limited edition Steelbooks for highly anticipated releases, it’s advisable to keep an eye on this one. The article will be updated once pre-orders become accessible. In the interim, you can explore the exclusive features and technical specifications listed below.

Special Features:

  • The Making of Tombstone
  • An Ensemble Cast
  • Making An Authentic Western
  • The Gunfight At The O.K. Corral
  • Director’s Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence
  • Trailers & TV Spots

Technical Specs:

  • Disc Size: 4K UHD Blu-ray: 66GB / Blu-ray: 50GB
  • Aspect Ratio: Physical: 2.35:1
  • 4K: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
  • Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
  • 4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
  • Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles

Keep in mind that aside from traditional movie theaters, you can watch the movie Tombstone on various digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango Now.

In the film titled “Tombstone,” Kurt Russell assumes the role of U.S. Marshal Wyatt Earp, who yearns for a fresh start in Tombstone alongside his brothers Virgil and Morgan (portrayed by Sam Elliott and Bill Paxton respectively). Yet, Earp’s tranquility is disrupted as he is compelled to reclaim his old role as a law enforcer due to a band of notorious cowboys. With the aim of instilling order in this chaotic town, Earp allies with Doc Holliday and a group of “immortals” to confront the cowboy gang led by Curly Bill Brocius (Powers Boothe) and Johnny Ringo (Michael Biehn). A side note: Although George P. Cosmatos is officially recognized as the director, it’s commonly acknowledged that Kurt Russell played a significant role in effectively directing Tombstone behind the scenes. As such, fans should appreciate not only Russell’s outstanding portrayal of Wyatt Earp but also his contribution to making Tombstone the timeless masterpiece that it is.

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2025-03-27 21:39