New 40th Anniversary Limited Edition of ‘Back to the Future’ Trilogy Being Released this October

A new limited edition set of the Back to the Future trilogy is being released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original film.

Universal Pictures is proud to celebrate the 40^thanniversary of Back to the Future, the Academy Award^®–winning sci-fi adventure from director Robert Zemeckis and executive producer Steven Spielberg that became a global phenomenon and redefined the adventure genre.

On October 31, the beloved 1985 classic returns to theaters nationwide for a limited engagement in premium large screen formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX and D-Box, among others. This marks the first time Back to the Future will be presented on the world’s largest screens, offering fans the opportunity to experience the film’s scope and spectacle in the most immersive formats yet.

Igniting the 40^th anniversary celebration, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will debut a must-have lineup of Back to the Future releases on October 14, just ahead of Back to the Future Day on October 21. The centerpiece is the Back to the Future Trilogy – 40^th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set, featuring all three films in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, packaged with a collectible Flux Capacitor SteelBook, an exclusive Gibson Mini Guitar replica, an OUTATIME metal license plate, a Back to the Future: A Visual History booklet, and an assortment of replica items from the Universal archives. Fans can also collect individual Steelbooks for each film or pick up the Back to the Future 40^th Anniversary Trilogy in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, perfect for commemorating four decades of time-traveling adventure.

• 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future – Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
• Back to Hill Valley – Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
• Untold Stories of Back to the Future – Journey back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
• TCM Classic Film Festival Panel – Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey, and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40^th anniversary premiere.
• A Mystery in History – Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from the cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.

• Tales from THE FUTURE: 6-Part Documentary
• Deleted Scenes (Commentary by Producer Bob Gale available)
• An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
• The Hollywood Museum Goes BACK TO THE FUTURE
• BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL Behind the Scenes
• Could You Survive the Movies? BACK TO THE FUTURE
• OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
• Looking BACK TO THE FUTURE
• The Physics of BACK TO THE FUTURE with Dr. Michio Kaku
• Huey Lewis and the News “The Power of Love” Music Video
• ZZ Top “Doubleback” Music Video
• BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Ride
• Archival Featurettes
• Behind the Scenes
• 2015 Message from Doc Brown
• 2015 Commercials
• BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Animated Series (2 Episodes)
• Michael J. Fox Q&A
• FAQs About the Trilogy
• Theatrical Trailers
• Q&A Commentary with Director Robert Zemeckis and Producer Bob Gale
• Feature Commentary with Producers Bob Gale and Neil Canto