The Resident Evil franchise has captivated audiences for years, and for fans of the live-action films, a compelling offer has emerged. Last year, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released a limited edition 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set featuring all six movies in stylish Steelbook cases. Initially priced at $156.64, this collection is now available at a significantly discounted price of $84.99 at Walmart as part of their ongoing deals. This represents a substantial saving for collectors and enthusiasts. For those not necessarily interested in the Steelbook packaging, the standard 4K UHD collection remains available at retailers like Amazon and Walmart for around $51.99.
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What’s Included in the Resident Evil Steelbook Collection?
This limited edition set includes all six live-action Resident Evil films:
- Resident Evil
- Resident Evil: Apocalypse (Theatrical and Extended Cuts)
- Resident Evil: Extinction
- Resident Evil: Afterlife
- Resident Evil: Retribution
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
Each film boasts enhanced visuals and audio with 4K resolution, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos (or 7.1 where applicable). Beyond the upgraded presentation, the collection also features a wealth of bonus content, providing a deeper dive into the making of each film.
A Breakdown of Special Features
The following details the special features included with each film in the Steelbook collection:
Resident Evil
- 4K UHD: Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio, Theatrical Trailer
- Blu-ray: High Definition, 5.1 audio, Commentaries (Cast & Filmmakers, Visual Effects), Alternate Ending, 12 Featurettes, “My Plague” Music Video
Resident Evil: Apocalypse
- 4K UHD: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio, Theatrical and Extended Cuts, Theatrical Trailers
- Blu-ray: High Definition, 5.1 audio, Commentaries (Filmmaker, Cast, Writer/Producer), Deleted Scenes, Documentaries and Featurettes
Resident Evil: Extinction
- 4K UHD: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio, “Resident Road Map” Featurette, Theatrical Trailers
- Blu-ray: High Definition, 5.1 audio, “Under the Umbrella” Picture-in-Picture, Filmmaker Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Featurettes
Resident Evil: Afterlife
- 4K UHD: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio, “Alice Activated” Featurette, Theatrical Trailers
- Blu-ray: High Definition, 5.1 audio, “Undead Vision” Picture-in-Picture, Filmmaker Commentary, Deleted and Extended Scenes, Outtakes, Featurettes
Resident Evil: Retribution
- 4K UHD: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos + 5.1 audio, “Evil Goes Global” and “Undead Retribution” Featurettes, Theatrical Trailers
- Blu-ray: High Definition, 5.1 audio, Commentaries (Director & Cast, Filmmaker), Deleted and Extended Scenes, Outtakes, “Project Alice” Interactive Database, Featurettes
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
- 4K UHD: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos + 7.1 audio, Newly added featurettes (“Directing The Final Chapter,” “Rola as Cobalt,” “From Saints to Sinners,” “From Script to Screen”), “Maximum Carnage” and “Creature Chronology” Featurettes, Theatrical Trailers
- Blu-ray: High Definition, 7.1 audio, “Retaliation Mode” Featurette (with Paul W.S. Anderson and Milla Jovovich), Featurettes
The Story So Far
Based on the Capcom video game series, the Resident Evil films follow Alice, portrayed by Milla Jovovich, a security expert enhanced with superhuman abilities. She battles the Umbrella Corporation, whose bioweapons have unleashed a zombie apocalypse upon the world.
A Valuable Addition for Resident Evil Fans
This discounted Resident Evil Steelbook collection offers a comprehensive package for fans of the film franchise. The upgraded 4K presentations, combined with extensive bonus features, provide a compelling reason to upgrade or add this collection to your movie library.
