‘Back to the Future’ in movie theaters and 4DX for 40th anniversary + new Steelbooks
“Back to the Future” returns to movie theaters, including in 4DX, for its 40th anniversary in October 2025. Plus, the movie will celebrate a limited-edition release for home theaters, complete with new bonus features.Great Scott!
‘Back to the Future’ in movie theaters and 4DX
Beginning Oct. 31, 2025, fans of this classic movie that made the DeLorean a household name can enjoy “Back to the Future” once again on the big screen. The movie will be in premium formats including Dolby cinema, 4DX, D-Box, and Imax. You’re not going to need to go 88 mph to see some “stuff.”
Tickets to the theatrical rerelease can be purchased today via Fandango. Some theaters will begin showing the film a day early on Oct. 30.
“Back to the Future is one of the most iconic films of the last half-century,” said Jim Orr, president of domestic theatrical distribution for Universal Pictures. “The film’s wit, wonder, and wildly original storytelling continue to captivate audiences of all ages. This 40th anniversary celebration gives fans the chance to experience the film’s timeless magic on the biggest, most immersive screens available today.”
40th Anniversary Steelbooks
Those who prefer the comforts of home, or simply want to add to their collections can grab Limited Edition 4k Steelbooks. All three “Back to the Future” movies will be available beginning Oct. 14 and can be pre-ordered today. These Limited Edition Steelbooks will include over 90 minutes of new bonus material. This brings the total bonus feature content to over nine hours.
The new bonus content will include:
- 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future – Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
- Back to Hill Valley – Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
- Untold Stories of “Back to the Future” – Journey back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
- TCM Classic Film Festival Panel – Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey, and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th anniversary premiere.
- A Mystery in History – Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from the cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.
Other bonus content that will be found on the “Back to the Future” Limited Edition Steelbook that fans may have seen in the past include:
- Tales from THE FUTURE: 6-Part Documentary
- Deleted scenes (Commentary by producer Bob Gale available)
- An Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
- The Hollywood Museum Goes “Back to the Future”
- “Back to the Future: The Musical” Behind the Scenes
- Could You Survive the Movies?
- OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
- Looking “Back to the Future”
- The Physics of “Back to the Future” with Dr. Michio Kaku
- Huey Lewis and the News “The Power of Love” music video
- ZZ Top “Doubleback” music video
- Back to the Future: The Ride
- Archival featurettes
- 2015 message from Doc Brown
- 2015 commercials
- “Back to the Future: The Animated Series” (2 Episodes)
- Michael J. Fox Q&A
- FAQs about the trilogy
- Theatrical trailers
- Q&A commentary with director Robert Zemeckis and producer Bob Gale
- Feature commentary with producers Bob Gale and Neil Canton
Fans can grab each movie from the trilogy individually, or go big with the 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set. This set will feature all three films in 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital, packaged with a collectible Flux Capacitor SteelBook, an exclusive Gibson Mini Guitar replica, an OUTATIME metal license plate, a “Back to the Future: A Visual History” booklet, and an assortment of replica items from the Universal archives.
To enjoy the Limited Edition Steelbooks at home, click here to pre-order the individual sets or here to pre-order the gift set.
About ‘Back to the Future’
This movie came out in 1985 and stars Michael J. Fox (Marty McFly), Christopher Lloyd (Dr. Emmett Brown), Lea Thompson (Lorraine Baines), Thomas F. Wilson (Biff Tannen), Crispin Glover (George McFly), and more. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, and executive produced by Stephen Spielberg. “Back to the Future” won many awards, and gave us the song “Power of Love” by Huey Lewis and the News.
The series also went on to include two sequels, and a Broadway musical complete with a flying car. Despite it being a decade after the year 2015, and the hoverboard still not being a real thing, these movies won the hearts of so many people everywhere. It was a well-earned success.
If you’ve somehow managed to avoid this classic, there has never been a better time to watch. This movie follows Marty McFly, a teen from 1985 who accidentally ends up in the year 1955 thanks to his friend Doc Brown and Doc’s DeLorean that runs on plutonium. Now stuck going to high school with his parents, Marty has to find a way to get back to the future while also not erasing himself from existence.
To join in on the 40th anniversary fun use the hashtag #BTTF40 when posting about “Back to the Future.”
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