Dante’s Peak hit theaters in 1997, and now, nearly 30 years later, it’s getting a 4K Blu-ray release. The Pierce Brosnan-led disaster film is available to preorder on 4K at Amazon ahead of its April 22 launch. While the film didn’t earn the best reviews, it featured solid performances from Brosnan–who was James Bond at the time–and Linda Hamilton. Dante’s Peak’s special effects were quite impressive for the late ’90s, too.
If you’re interested in seeing how the effects look in 4K, consider reserving a copy today. We’ve already seen it go out of stock at Walmart, so it’s possible Amazon could sell out of preorders ahead of release, too.
Preordering at Amazon locks in its preorder price guarantee–so if the 4K Blu-ray edition is discounted between now and April 22, you’ll pay the lower price. The film is already discounted to $31.49 (was $45), making this a good time to preorder. You also won’t be charged until it ships.
$31.49 (was $45) | Releases April 22
This upcoming release includes both 4K and standard Blu-ray versions of the film. The 4K version is a scan from the 35mm original camera negative and supports HDR, so it should be one of the best ways to experience Dante’s Peak on modern TVs.
Dante’s Peak Bonus Features
There aren’t too many bonus features in this version of Dante’s Peak, but you’ll find a few across its two discs. Here’s a complete look at what’s included–note that some are offered in 4K while others are standard Blu-ray.
- Audio commentary from director Roger Donaldson and production designer Dennis Washington (4K and Blu-ray)
- Getting Close to the Show: The Making of Dante’s Peak (Blu-ray)
- Theatrical Trailer (Blu-ray)
If you don’t need the 4K version of the film, you’ll find the standard Blu-ray of Dante’s Peak available for $10 (was $15). It features all the same bonus content as this upcoming version, so give it a look if you want to save a few bucks. You could also consider The Pierce Brosnan Collection, which pulls together four James Bond films–GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day.
Dante’s Peak is set in a Northwest town of the same name, where a dormant volcano is about to erupt. Brosnan plays a volcanologist who must help evacuate the town before it’s too late, and what follows is a dramatic natural disaster film with special effects ahead of its time. Brosnan shared the screen with Linda Hamilton (The Terminator, T2: Judgement Day), and the film was directed by Roger Donaldson (No Way Out, Species).
