Day of the Dead Rises! 40th Anniversary 4K Edition
Horror fans and collectors have something special to look forward to this summer, as Scream Factory has announced a brand-new 40th Anniversary Edition of Day of the Dead, arriving on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray this June. Celebrating four decades of George A. Romero’s bleak and uncompromising zombie classic, this definitive release brings the film back to life with a fresh 4K restoration sourced from the interpositive, presented in both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for the best home viewing experience ever.
Originally released in 1985, Day of the Dead remains one of Romero’s most nihilistic entries in his iconic zombie trilogy. Set within the claustrophobic confines of an underground missile silo, the film follows a fractured group of scientists and soldiers desperately attempting to understand and control the undead apocalypse raging above them. As tensions rise and hope dwindles, Romero crafts a grim portrait of humanity on the brink.
This 40th Anniversary Edition is a comprehensive four-disc set, designed with fans in mind. Alongside the 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray presentations of the feature, the collection also includes a dedicated Blu-ray housing the feature-length documentary World’s End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead, as well as an additional disc packed with extensive special features. The restoration showcases the film in Dolby Vision HDR, while the upgraded Dolby Atmos audio track promises a more immersive and dynamic soundscape.
The bonus content is as exhaustive as it is exciting:
Audio Commentary with Author Daniel Kraus and Film Critic Drew McWeeny
Audio Commentary with Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, and Actress Lori Cardille
World’s End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead – A Feature Length Documentary About the Making of Day of the Dead
Interview with Actor Lori Cardille
Interview with Actor and Assistant to Tom Savini and Greg Nicotero
Interview with Composer and First Assistant Director John Harrison
Interview with Founder of the George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero
Interview with Actor John Amplas Interview with 2nd Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson
Interview with Filmmaker Tina Romero
Monster Mania: Restoring Day of the Dead
Stink of the Dead: Featurette
Underground: A Look Into the Day of the Dead Mines
Behind-the-Scenes Footage from Special Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini’s Archives
Wampum Mine Promotional Video
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots
Collectors will also appreciate the premium packaging, with the set housed in a rigid slipcase and accompanied by collectible lobby cards, making it a standout addition to any horror shelf.
Day of the Dead (1985) 40th Anniversary Edition arrives on June 16, 2026, and is available to pre-order now. For longtime fans like me (check out my review of Day of the Dead) and newcomers alike, this release offers the perfect opportunity to revisit one of zombie cinema’s most enduring and unsettling entries, now sharper, louder, and more immersive than ever before.
