Universal Pictures and Shout! Studios will release a Limited Edition SteelBook of Zack Snyder Dawn Of Dead (2004) on December 2, 2025. This three-disc set features a newly restored unrated version of the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray, offering fans an upgraded viewing experience of the cult horror classic.
Extensive Bonus Materials Included in the Set
The collection offers a wide range of bonus content, including an introduction to the unrated cut by director Zack Snyder, and several featurettes such as Splitting Headaches: Anatomy Of Exploding Heads and Attack Of The Living Dead. Additionally, the package contains storyboard comparisons and other behind-the-scenes elements to enhance appreciation of the film’s production.
The second Blu-ray disc features the theatrical cut alongside deleted scenes, audio commentaries, interviews, a still gallery, and the original trailer, making this edition a comprehensive tribute to the movie.
This Dawn Of The Dead 3-disc 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray edition is priced at $44.98 and is available for pre-order on Amazon.
Details of the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Content
Disc One (4K UHD — Unrated Cut)
- New 2022 4K scan from the original camera negative with inserts from the 2K digital intermediate for unrated footage
- Audio in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 formats
- Audio commentary featuring Zack Snyder and producer Eric Newman
Disc Two (Blu-ray — Unrated Cut)
- Same 2022 4K scan as Disc One for the unrated footage
- Audio in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0
- Audio commentary with Zack Snyder and Eric Newman
- Introduction to the unrated cut by Zack Snyder
- Bonus featurettes: Splitting Headaches: Anatomy Of Exploding Heads, Attack Of The Living Dead, Raising The Dead, Andy’s Lost Tape, Special Report: Zombie Invasion, Undead And Loving It: A Mockumentary, and Drawing The Dead
- Storyboard comparisons and a hidden Easter egg
Disc Three (Blu-ray — Theatrical Cut)
- HD master from the 2K digital interpositive
- Audio in DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0
- Interviews including “Take A Chance On Me” with actor Ty Burrell, “Gunn For Hire” with writer James Gunn, “Punk, Rock, & Zombie” with actor Jake Weber, and “Killing Time At The Mall: The Special Effects Of Dawn Of The Dead” featuring special makeup effects artists David Anderson and Heather Langenkamp Anderson
- Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Zack Snyder and Eric Newman
- Theatrical trailer and still gallery
Synopsis and Character Overview
The film follows a group of survivors including a nurse, a policeman, and a young married couple as they navigate a world overtaken by a plague that transforms humans into aggressive, flesh-eating zombies. Their struggle for survival forms the core of the movie’s tension and horror elements.
Significance of the Release and Collector Appeal
This Limited Edition SteelBook release grants fans and collectors a definitive edition of Zack Snyder Dawn Of Dead, combining high-quality restoration with exhaustive bonus materials to deepen understanding of the film’s production and impact. The inclusion of both the unrated and theatrical versions, along with diverse interviews and documentaries, allows viewers to experience the film from multiple perspectives.
As interest in physical media and special editions persists, this set stands out for its attention to detail and respect for Zack Snyder’s original vision, likely making it a sought-after item among horror enthusiasts and film collectors.
