E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 40th Anniversary

Journey back to the magic and adventure of E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, the beloved masterpiece from Academy Award^®-winning director Steven Spielberg, with the all-new 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION available to own on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray^TM, and Digital October 18^th, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. There has never been a better time to relive this cinematic classic and four-time Academy Award^® winner including Best Music by legendary composer John Williams. The anniversary release showcases over 45 minutes of all-new bonus features including a retrospective of the film and its lasting legacy and a featurette with Steven Spielberg reflecting on his career and the making of E.T. 40 years later. This release also includes all the original bonus features including deleted scenes, cast and filmmaker reunion, a discussion with John Williams about the iconic music from the film, and more. E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL 40^TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION is the definitive way to experience the heartwarming movie that is sure to thrill viewers of all ages again with its timeless message of trust, courage, and the overwhelming power of friendship.

 

Captivating audiences of all ages, this timeless story follows the unforgettable journey of a lost alien and the 10-year-old boy he befriends. Join Elliot (Henry Thomas), Gertie (Drew Barrymore) and Michael (Robert MacNaughton) as they come together to help E.T. find his way back home, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is "one of the great American films" (Leonard Maltin) that forever belongs in the hearts and minds of audiences everywhere.

 

My Thoughts

I was only six when I watched E.T. in theaters for the very first time. It's actually the very first movie I remember going to see in theaters. There may have been others, but this one made an impression that stuck with me all my life. I remember seeing the friendly alien dressed is mom clothes, and how he wanted to heal all the ouches. Most amazing of all was the bike ride through the sky. I am so happy this film is still around and I can share the experience with my own children. 

E.T. is a classic film that everyone should have in their collection and this new Blu-ray/DVD comb o is a great option. In addition to providing a classic film, there is also tons of bonus footage including a retrospective of the film, and a chat with the direction. If you want to grab a copy for yourself, you can find it online on Amazon or in stores nationwide.