Get ready to revisit one of Steven Spielberg’s most thought-provoking films, *Minority Report*, as the 2002 dark sci-fi thriller is making its way to 4K Blu-ray. This stunning 4K restoration is available for preorder now and is scheduled for release on December 9. Fans can choose between a standard 4K Blu-ray edition or a highly sought-after Limited Edition Steelbook. In fact, the Steelbook has already become a top-seller, indicating high demand for this modern classic. Another Spielberg favorite, *Catch Me If You Can*, is also receiving a 4K Blu-ray release on the same date.
The Limited Edition Steelbook of *Minority Report* boasts impressive packaging, featuring the original Blu-ray release’s front cover and the Precrime department’s emblem on the back. Inside, fans will find a captivating screenshot of Tom Cruise’s character, John Anderton, interacting with his futuristic gesture-controlled PC. This two-disc set includes the film on a 4K Blu-ray, a separate standard Blu-ray disc dedicated to special features, and a voucher for the digital edition. The 4K presentation supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, offering enhanced visuals, complemented by an immersive DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track.
For those who prefer the standard option, the regular 4K Blu-ray edition offers identical content to the Steelbook, including the restored film and all special features, but features different cover art, utilizing one of the film’s original theatrical posters.
Minority Report Special Features
- Minority Report: Future realized
- Minority Report: Props of the future
- Inside the world of precrime
- Philip K. Dick, Steven Spielberg, and Minority Report
- The Future according to Steven Spielberg
- Deconstructing Minority Report
- The stunts of Minority Report
- Highlights from Minority Report: From the set featurette
- Minority Report: Commercials of the Future featurette
- Pre-visualization sequences
- From story to screen
- ILM and Minority Report
- Final Report featurette
- Production concepts
- Storyboard sequences
- Original trailers
Set in the year 2054, *Minority Report* plunges viewers into a world where a special police unit, ‘Precrime,’ can prevent murders before they even happen, thanks to three psychics known as ‘Pre-Cogs.’ The story follows Detective John Anderton, a leader in the unit, who finds himself on the run when he is shockingly identified as the future killer of a man he’s never met. Anderton must race against time to uncover the truth behind his predicament.
Released in 2002, the film, based on Philip K. Dick’s 1956 novelette of the same name, was a critical and commercial success, grossing an impressive $358 million worldwide. A television sequel aired in 2015 but was canceled after only 10 episodes.
Philip K. Dick’s original novelette is a cornerstone of classic science fiction and is available in various collected editions. These collections often feature other stories that inspired famous films like *Total Recall* and *Paycheck*. There are notable differences between the novelette and the 2002 film; Spielberg’s adaptation updated the technology from punch cards to more advanced futuristic concepts and introduced new story elements to expand the narrative for the big screen.
For those looking to explore more of Philip K. Dick’s visionary works, a three-volume hardcover box set from the Library of America is highly recommended. This extensive collection spans over 2,900 pages and includes 13 classic novels, such as *Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?*, which served as the inspiration for Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking film *Blade Runner*. Please note that this particular box set focuses on Dick’s novels and does not include *The Minority Report* novelette.
Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering this compelling story for the first time, the 4K Blu-ray release offers an unparalleled way to experience Steven Spielberg’s masterful blend of action, suspense, and speculative fiction.