Avengers: Infinity War Comes to Digital HD July 31st and Blu-ray/DVD August 14th
At long last, Marvel Studios/Walt Disney Home Entertainment has announced the home release of the biggest film of 2018, "Avengers: Infinity War." The third entry in the superhero saga, which garnered impressive acclaim from critics and audiences, on top of earning over $2 billion at the worldwide box office, will first come to Digital HD on July 31st before arriving on Blu-ray/DVD on August 14th.
The following special features have also been announced:
Blu-ray & Digital:
Strange Alchemy (5:08)– Share the thrill of characters from across the MCU meeting for the first time—and discover why some were teamed up together.
The Mad Titan (6:34) – Explore the MCU’s biggest, baddest villain, his trail of influence through the stories, and the existential threat he represents.
Beyond the Battle: Titan (9:36) – Dive into the climactic struggle on Thanos’ ruined world, including the epic stunts and VFX, to uncover the source of its power.
Beyond the Battle: Wakanda (10:58) – Go behind the scenes to find out how the filmmakers pulled off the most massive and challenging battle Marvel had ever attempted.
Deleted and Extended Scenes (10:07)
Happy Knows Best (1:23) – Tony and Pepper spar over the details of their upcoming wedding—until a hassled Happy Hogan pulls up with an urgent request.
Hunt for the Mind Stone (1:24) – On a darkened street, Wanda Maximoff and the wounded Vision attempt to hide from Thanos’ brutal allies.
The Guardians Get Their Groove Back (3:20) – As Peter Quill and Drax quarrel over their failed mission to Knowhere, Mantis interrupts with news.
A Father’s Choice (4:00) – Thanos confronts Gamora with a vision from her past—and with lying to him about the Soul Stone.
Gag Reel (2:05)– Watch your favorite Super Heroes make super gaffes in this lighthearted collection of on-set antics.
Audio Commentary (approx. 149 min.) by Anthony and Joe Russo, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
Digital Exclusive:
A Directors’ Roundtable (approx. 32 min.) – Eight amazing directors reflect on how their movies contribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s larger storytelling adventure.
As usual, it looks like we can expect plenty of "Making of" featurettes that will take us behind the scenes of the mega blockbuster to explore the characters, VFX, and more, and that's not to mention a commentary with the directors and screenwriters (which is sure to be equally, if not more, informative). Those dates again are July 31st for Digital HD and August 14th for Blu-ray/DVD, so if you're one of the millions of Marvel fans who enjoyed their biggest epic yet, be sure to take note of when you can finally bring it home.
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