BREAKING ON THE BITS—Ridley Scott’s KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: DIRECTOR’S CUT (2005) is coming to 4K Ultra HD on 5/27 from 20th Century Studios via Disney/Sony!

Thursday, 10 April 2025 08:29

BREAKING ON THE BITS—Ridley Scott’s KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: DIRECTOR’S CUT (2005) is coming to 4K Ultra HD on 5/27 from 20th Century Studios via Disney/Sony!

by Bill Hunt

Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut (4K Ultra HD Steelbook)

Hot on the heels of Disney’s Tombstone 4K Ultra HD announcement (news of which we first broke here last month), there’s another great 4K catalog title from Disney that I couldn’t be more excited to reveal this morning!

As some of you longtime Bits readers may recall, way back in January of 2024—not long before we first broke the exclusive news of the new Sony/Disney distribution deal on here on the site—I was invited by Disney reps to submit a list of films that I thought the studio should consider for release on physical 4K Ultra HD.

I compiled a list of fifty titles—an A-list of twenty-five, and a B-list of twenty-five more—that I subsequently shared here on the site (back in March of last year).

Tombstone was at the very top of that A-list.

And the third title on that list... is one that I’m incredibly thrilled to reveal here for the very first time is officially coming to 4K disc in May—just over a month from now!

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY DISC FOR ITS 20 ANNIVERSARY ON MAY 27!

Grab the Director’s Cut Edition When It Arrives on May 27

BURBANK, CA (April 10, 2025) – The grit and drama of Ridley Scott’s epic Kingdom of Heaven Director’s Cut makes history come alive again when it plays out on digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc as of May 27.

This stunningly restored and remastered Director’s Cut adds more gravitas and organic characterization to the historical masterpiece, a cinematic experience that is further plussed when seen in Dolby Vision and heard with Atmos. Visionary director Ridley Scott crafted a passionate and perilous tale of the Crusades that has made its mark on audiences for decades, but never before has it been shown in such high-definition sight and sound, deepening the experience for longtime fans and a new generation alike. [Read on here...]

Originally released on May 6, 2005, Kingdom of Heaven is one of Scott’s most revered creative endeavors, having crafted a world rich in history, adventure, and visual splendor in which to tell an epic tale. Orlando Bloom stars as the courageous Balian, a young Frenchman in medieval Jerusalem during the Crusades. Having lost everything, Balian finds redemption through a heroic fight—against overwhelming forces—to save his people and fulfill his destiny as a knight.

20th Century Studios will present a special one-night-only 4K theatrical re-release of Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, May 14. Beyond Fest will also host an advanced viewing of the 4K release on Friday, May 2 at The Egyptian Theatre, where fans can experience Ridley Scott’s Director’s Cut for the first time in stunning, remastered 4K. Tickets will be made available soon.

The 20th Anniversary Blu-ray disc release of Kingdom of Heaven is a three-disc set encased in a collectible SteelBook that honors the remarkable weaponry and masks featured in the film. Behind the scenes footage includes a look at the creation of spectacular visual effects, a retrospective of world premiere excitement, deleted scenes and insightful filmmaker reflections so that fans can appreciate and remember it as the brave and beautiful film Ridley Scott intended it to be.

Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut (4K Ultra HD Steelbook)

Bonus Materials

3-Disc Set Includes Over 8 Hours of Bonus Extras!

Disc 1: 4K Ultra HD Movie + Bonus Content

Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
- Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
- Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
- 2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
- The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only)

Disc 2: Blu-ray Movie + Bonus Content

Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
- Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
- Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
- 2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
- The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only)

Disc 3: Blu-ray Bonus Content

The Path to Redemption
Sound Design Suite
Visual Effects Breakdowns
Press Junket Walkthrough
World Premieres
Special Shoot Gallery
Poster Explorations
Deleted & Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
Orlando Bloom “The Adventure of a Lifetime”
Additional Featurettes and Much More

Disc Size

4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB; Blu-ray: 50GB

Kingdom of Heaven: Director's Cut (4K Ultra HD Steelbook)

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