The Indiana Jones films are iconic in cinema but they have never been released in 4K. That's set to change very soon, as Paramount has announced it is re-releasing the movies in 4K Ultra HD for the first time to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Remastered versions of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull will be released on June 8 in a mega-collection. Pricing was not announced.
The Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection is coming to 4K Ultra HD! All 4 films are remastered from 4K scans of the original negatives with extensive visual effects work done to ensure the most pristine & highest quality image, as approved by director Steven Spielberg. Get it June 8! pic.twitter.com/ra5KWISeGZ
— Paramount Movies (@ParamountMovies) March 15, 2021
The new versions have Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio support, along with remixed sound from Skywalker Sound and sound designer Ben Burtt. The remastered visuals are based on 4K scans of the original negatives, enhanced by "extensive visual effects work." Steven Spielberg, the director of the franchise, apparently personally approved the new look. The package also comes with seven hours of bonus content--check out the list below, as compiled by Collider.
Indiana Jones isn't the only classic film getting the 4K treatment, as the beloved animated movie Shrek is also getting a 4K release this year to mark the film's 20th anniversary.
Going back to Indiana Jones, a fifth movie is currently in the works with Harrison Ford set to appear once again. Steven Spielberg, who directed the previous films, has dropped out, with Logan director James Mangold coming in to direct the next film.
Indiana Jones 4K Bonus Features
On Set with Raiders of the Lost Ark
-From Jungle to Desert
-From Adventure to Legend
Making the Films
-The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 documentary)
-The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark
-The Making of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
-The Making of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
-The Making of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (HD)
Behind the Scenes
-The Stunts of Indiana Jones
-The Sound of Indiana Jones
-The Music of Indiana Jones
-The Light and Magic of Indiana Jones
-Raiders: The Melting Face!
-Indiana Jones and the Creepy Crawlies (with optional pop-ups)
-Travel with Indiana Jones: Locations (with optional pop-ups)
-Indy’s Women: The American Film Institute Tribute
-Indy’s Friends and Enemies
-Iconic Props (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
-The Effects of Indy (Kingdom of theCrystal Skull) (HD)
-Adventures in Post Production (Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) (HD)
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