The Criterion Collection is gearing up to release both 4K and Blu-ray versions of the Tim Burton-directed Pee-wee’s Big Adventure this year on December 16. If that’s caught your attention and you’re itching to add it to your collection of physical media, the good news is both versions of this Criterion Collection release are available to preorder right now.
The 4K is available to preorder for $49.95 (see here at Amazon) while the Blu-ray is listed for $32.28 (see here at Amazon). The Blu-ray is actually 19% off right now, dropping it from its $39.95 list price, so you can enjoy some savings on it. Get your preorders in at the links below, and futher down you can read about the excellent bonus features included with this release.
Preorder Pee-wee’s Big Adventure The Criterion Collection 4K
Also available as a Blu-ray – $32.28
The cover for this Criterion Collection release is absolutely delightful, bursting with color thanks to excellent artwork from Luigi Olivadoti. There are plenty of bonus features to check out as well, from audio commentaries to new interviews and so much more. Have a look at everything included with this release below.
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure The Criterion Collection 4K Bonus Features
New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Tim Burton, with 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackAlternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresAudio commentary by Burton and actor-cowriter Paul ReubensAudio commentary by composer Danny Elfman (over a music-only soundtrack to the film)New interview with Burton and actor-filmmaker Richard AyoadeNew interviews with cowriter Michael Varhol, editor Billy Weber, production designer David L. Snyder, and producer Richard Abramson, conducted by critic Mark OlsenInterview from 2005 with ReubensExcerpts from the fortieth anniversary screening of the film presented by Nostalgic Nebula and hosted by comedian Dana GouldDeleted scenesTrailerEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: An essay by radio and podcast host Jesse Thorn
More Upcoming Physical Media Releases
December is slowly filling up with some exciting physical media releases alongside this Criterion Collection 4K of Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. In our breakdown of upcoming 4K and Blu-ray releases you can see what else is set to come out then, including the Tom & Jerry: The Golden Era Anthology Blu-ray, alongside what’s releasing in the months before. Look through and plan ahead on what’s worth picking up for your library over the next few months.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN.
