‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is Coming Home in April

So just about everybody liked, loved or at least went to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens about half a dozen times. It’s one of the most successful movies in history. So when it comes to home video, that’s not just par for the course (since practically every movie does that anyway). It’s practically its own event.

And kudos to Disney for making the home video release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens seem special, with a new trailer previewing the behind the scenes footage from the film and also deleted scenes, including one with Kylo Ren inside the Millennium Falcon.

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Film lovers cheered when J.J. Abrams decided to shoot the film on actual film, and home video lovers are also likely to be appreciative that Disney is going all out for the Blu-ray release instead of doubling down on digital streaming. Although of course, Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be there too: the film debuts on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1, 2016 and on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. 

Check out the trailer and a complete list of special features below!

From the Press Release:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens shattered box office records upon its debut to become the cinematic event of a generation with over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. As announced this morning by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger at The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the epic movie will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. It comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5.

Discover the complete story behind the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with in-depth documentary and bonus material that will take fans on an exciting journey behind the scenes.  Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. Bonus features include*:

  • Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary.
  • The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script.
  • Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Warsuniverse.
  • Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life.
  • Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren.
  • John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Warsand The Force Awakens.
  • ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects. 
  • Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Warsfans all over the globe to help others.
  • Plus Deleted Scenes

Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

Photo: LucasFilm / Disney

William Bibbiani (everyone calls him ‘Bibbs’) is Crave’s film content editor and critic. You can hear him every week on The B-Movies Podcast and watch him on the weekly YouTube series Most Craved and What the Flick. Follow his rantings on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.

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