Mark your calendars! Tim Burton’s visually stunning stop-motion animation, Corpse Bride, is making its 4K Blu-ray debut on September 23rd. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, this beloved film arrives in two special editions. A highlight is the Limited Edition Steelbook, featuring a gorgeous collectible case and unique decorative packaging. Die-hard Burton enthusiasts can secure their copy of the Corpse Bride Limited Edition Steelbook through pre-order at Amazon for $30 (originally $35). It’s also available for preorder at Walmart. Alternatively, the standard 4K Blu-ray version can be obtained for just $23.79 on Amazon and Walmart.
The Steelbook Edition’s popularity is undeniable! It initially sold out in July before even the final artwork was revealed. Prices have fluctuated, reaching as high as $45.49 at both retailers. Good news for those who pre-ordered through Amazon or Walmart: your final price will be adjusted to the lowest offered price before launch ($30). And if you’re a fan of Tim Burton, you can also preorder the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Limited Edition Steelbook for $30 (originally $35), releasing on the same day as Corpse Bride!
$30 (was $45.49) | Releases September 23
This special Corpse Bride Limited Edition Steelbook takes the visual experience further by introducing a clear overlay. When the overlay is positioned, it shows Emily Merrimack’s closed eyes and butterflies. Remove it, and the Corpse Bride’s eyes are opened to the night sky, butterflies vanished behind a bright moon.
Victor Van Dort is featured on the back of the steelbook, while a selection of undead figures can be viewed on the steelbook’s interior.
$23.79 | Releases September 23
Both editions, the standard and the Steelbook, provide the identical content and technical specs. Each includes a 4K Blu-ray disc and a digital download code via Movies Anywhere.
The 4K remaster features HDR10 and immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Viewers can access a wealth of bonus features, including behind-the-scenes content, interviews, and more, across both versions. These special features, although available on disc, are not in 4K.
Corpse Bride Special Features
- Digging Up the Past: The Minds Behind Corpse Bride
- ‘Til Death Do Us Art: A Corpse Bride Reflection
- The Animators: The Breath of Life
- Danny Elfman Interprets the Two Worlds
- Inside the Two Worlds of the Corpse Bride
- Voices from the Underworld
- The Corpse Bride Pre-Production Galleries
- Tim Burton: Dark vs. Light
- Making Puppets Tick
- The Voices Behind the Voice
Delve into the melancholic world of Corpse Bride, a captivating story featuring Victor Van Dort (voiced by Johnny Depp), who finds himself inadvertently wed to Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), a woman from beyond the grave. He was initially trying to marry Victoria Everglot (Emily Watson). Now he is in the Land of the Dead and needs to escape and allow Emily to find peace.
Burton’s distinct creative vision is recognizable in everything he has done over the years, from comedic films to darker projects. For fans seeking more of his remarkable filmography, many titles are readily available on Blu-ray via Amazon. His debut as director started with Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure and he later released a string of well known films like A Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, and Mars Attacks. Burton also directed a couple of incredible superhero movies in Batman and its follow-up, Batman Returns. Grab these films in a 4K Blu-ray collection with four films, also including Batman Forever and Batman & Robin, for only $33 (discounted from $90) on Amazon.
Don’t forget that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the newest movie created by Burton, will also be available as a Limited Edition Steelbook on September 23. It’s worth checking out that Walmart still carries the original Steelbook Edition for $20.
Listed below are various Tim Burton films that can be found on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray.