If you are a fan of the 1996 disaster movie Twister, then get prepared because it is coming back in 4K Ultra HD! Warner Bros. Discovery has officially announced the Twister OTT (over-the-top) release date for the new 4K UHD and digital versions of the classic tornado thriller in the United States and India.
Twister OTT Release Date
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Twister OTT Release Date- 4K UHD & Digital Release Details
Now you can set the 4K UHD Twister OTT release date (USA and India) as July 9, 2024. It will also become available in physical stores on the same date. The new 4K Ultra HD edition with HDR will be available for purchase starting at $33.99 MSRP.
For streaming, the Twister digital release provides the option to rent or buy the 4K film on major OTT platforms like:
Apple TV
Google Play
Fandango at Home
The OTT rollout includes the United States, India, and other global markets.
Bonus Content & Special Features
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In addition to vibrant 4K picture and sound, the Twister home media release includes a tornado of special features. Special features include:
The Legacy of Twister – Taken by the Wind (New Featurette)
Chasing the Storm: Twister Revisited
Anatomy of a Twister
The Making of Twister
Van Halen Music Video – “Humans Being”
Audio Commentary by Director Jan de Bont and VFX Supervisor Stefen Fangmeier
The Original Twister Cast
Directed by Jan de Bont (Speed), Twister was a monster hit at the 1996 box office. It grossed over $494 million globally, becoming the second highest-grossing film of the year behind only Independence Day.
The intense disaster thriller stars Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, and Cary Elwes as storm chasers determined to study tornadoes up close. Twisters was a critical and commercial smash, earning two Academy Award nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Sound.
Plot of the Original Twister
What happens when you mix the Midwestern United States, some scientists with a screw loose, and the atmospheric phenomenon straight out of Oz? Pure popcorn pandemonium! In the 1996 original, thrill-seekers Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton led a hapless crew determined to literally chase tornadoes across Oklahoma for…research? Yep, that’s definitely not a totally safe plan at all. Let’s see those funnel cloud special effects in 4K!
New Sequel Twisters Arrives in July 2024
Exploiting Twister’s popularity is the Twisters sequel from Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. The new disaster movie comes to theaters in the US and India on July 19, 2024 which is just 10 days after the 4K UHD release of the original Twister movie.
Twisters is helmed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) and features Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos as a new generation of storm chasers coming face to face with the destructive power of tornadoes. Steven Spielberg acts as a producer for the high-stake action/disaster sequel.
So get ready to feel the ultimate whirlwind! First, by rewatching Twister in glorious 4K on July 9th, then by immersing oneself in the brand new Twisters cinematic show on July 19th as it storms the US and Indian theaters.
Conclusion:
The beloved Twister is set to be given a brand new spin for the audiences of today. The home media release in 4K UHD and digital on July 9th provides the fans with the best video and audio quality of the 1996 tornado thriller. And only ten days later, the long-awaited continuation Twisters arrives in theaters on July 19th. If you are a Twister devotee since day one or just a cinema-seeker looking for an awesome experience, this one-two combo will leave you breathless. Drum roll please… buckle up for nature to strike back all in stunning 4k and in theaters!
FAQs
Q1: When is the 4K UHD and digital release date for Twister?
A: The Twisters 4K UHD and digital release date is July 9, 2024 in the USA, India, and other global markets.
Q2: Where can I stream or purchase the 4K digital version of Twister?
A: The 4K digital version will be available to rent or buy on major streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Fandango at Home.
Q3: What is the pricing for the 4K UHD Blu-ray disc?
A: The 4K UHD Blu-ray disc will have an MSRP of $33.99.
Q4: Who is directing the Twisters?
A: Twisters is directed by Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) and produced by Steven Spielberg.
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