The Terminator 40th Anniversary 4K will also get a Limited Steelbook Edition as it reveals release details
James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s breakout hit is celebrating 40 years with a new ultra high-def transfer.
By EJ Tangonan
September 16th 2024, 9:00am
While James Cameron is a filmmaker with a passion for new technology, an eye for detail and a champion for film experience, the 4K remasters of his past films have drawn controversy over the methods and results of the transfers. As Aliens, Terminator 2: Judgement Day, The Abyss and True Lies finally get 4K releases, many have complained about the use of AI and digital smoothing methods that may have compromised the integrity of the picture. The next film of his to have a big Ultra High-Def release is his breakout hit — 1984’s The Terminator.
Earlier this year, the film celebrated its 40th anniversary and saw a limited screening in theaters, which we saw. Now, Blu-ray.com has revealed what the specs for the physical release 4K will entail. The release is due to arrive at retailers on November 5. And Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will additionally be releasing a special Limited Edition Steelbook 4K on the same date.
The description reads,
“Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the most fierce and relentless killing machine ever to threaten the survival of mankind! An indestructible cyborg – a Terminator (Schwarzenegger) – is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman whose unborn son will become humanity’s only hope. This legendary sci-fi thriller from pioneering writer/director James Cameron, written with Gale Anne Hurd, fires an arsenal of action and heart-stopping suspense that never lets up!”
Special Features and Technical Specs:
Optional English SDH, Spanish, and French subtitles for the main feature
4K RESTORATION OF THE FILM
DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
Creating The Terminator: Visual Effects and Music
The Terminator: Closer to the Real Thing
Unstoppable Force: The Legacy of The Terminator
Seven Deleted Scenes
If I wanted the best version of the Theatrical cut of T2, which version should I get?
Both are pretty cheap. T2 is sort of infamous as one of the worst 4K discs, but some people don’t mind it. I own both and there are pros and cons to each, but there’s nothing wrong with the Blu-ray if you want to play it safe.
Thanks. Is there a difference in the 2 Bluray versions, do you know?
Buy this version if you want it on Blu-ray.
I have one of the original T2 releases from the US and the UK Skynet edition. The Skynet edition has all the bells and whistles and multiple versions of the film, but you can tell they went a bit too far with the DNR.
Yes, and I believe the Anthology set also comes with the Skynet version.
It depends on what you.mean by “best”. The 4k is the highest resolution but has been “restored” by James Cameron and some aren’t happy with this, so the Blu-ray may be “best” for them.
Thanks. Is there a difference in the 2 Bluray versions, do you know?