The Evil Dead Gets 45th Anniversary Edition SteelBook This July

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Horror collectors and cult cinema fans have another essential addition heading to their shelves this summer, as Sony Pictures Home Entertainment prepares to unleash a brand-new 4K UHD Steelbook edition of The Evil Dead on July 6, 2026.

Directed by horror icon Sam Raimi and starring genre legend Bruce Campbell, the groundbreaking cabin-in-the-woods nightmare remains one of the most influential independent horror films ever made. More than four decades after its original release, The Evil Dead continues to inspire filmmakers, terrify audiences, and cement its place as a cornerstone of horror cinema.

The timing of this new Steelbook release is especially fitting, as the Evil Dead franchise is preparing to return to cinemas with Evil Dead Burn, the latest chapter in the long-running horror series. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček and produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, the upcoming film promises another brutal dose of Deadite carnage when it hits theaters on July 10, 2026. Early trailers and teasers have already generated major buzz among horror fans, with many calling it one of the most savage-looking entries in the franchise to date.

This upcoming collectible Steelbook edition arrives as a two-disc set featuring both a 4K UHD disc and a Blu-ray disc packed with legacy bonus content. Fans can expect the film presented in stunning 4K with Dolby Vision while preserving its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio.

For longtime fans, the extensive bonus material makes this release especially appealing, offering behind-the-scenes documentaries, commentary tracks, trailers, and archival material exploring the making and lasting impact of Raimi’s low-budget masterpiece.

4K UHD Disc Features

  • Feature presented in 4K with Dolby Vision
  • Original 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • English 5.1 audio
  • English 2-Channel Surround audio

Blu-ray Disc Features

  • HD presentation sourced from the 4K master
  • Original 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • English 5.1 audio
  • English 2-Channel Surround audio

Special Features

Fans of practical effects horror and behind-the-scenes filmmaking history will find plenty to sink their teeth into, including:

  • Commentary with Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell
  • Picture-in-Picture: Join Us! The Undying Legacy of The Evil Dead
  • One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead
  • Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor
  • At the Drive-In
  • Discovering Evil Dead
  • Make-Up Test
  • Four TV spots
  • Original theatrical trailer

Released in 1981, The Evil Dead helped redefine independent horror filmmaking with its frantic camerawork, gruesome practical effects, and relentless energy. The film launched the careers of both Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, eventually spawning a hugely successful franchise that includes sequels, remakes, comics, video games, and the television series Ash vs Evil Dead.

Even today, the film’s inventive style and chaotic atmosphere continue to influence modern horror directors and indie filmmakers alike.

Release Details

  • Title: The Evil Dead 4K UHD Steelbook
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • Director: Sam Raimi
  • Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor
  • Run Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Number of Discs: 2
  • Release Date: July 6, 2026

Collectors of physical media and horror memorabilia will likely want to act fast once pre-orders go live, as Steelbook editions of cult horror classics often become highly sought-after items.