James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakout hit is celebrating 40 years with a new ultra high-def transfer.

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

  • ᴇᴍᴘᴇʀᴏʀ 帝MAEnglish
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    2 months ago

    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.