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The films “The Sixth Sense” (1999) and “Signs” (2002) are both officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 22nd via Hollywood Pictures and Touchstone Pictures (Disney). The films were both written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. “The Sixth Sense” starred Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment, Toni Collette, Olivia Williams, and Donnie Wahlberg. “Signs” starred Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin, and Cherry Jones. Notably, “The Sixth Sense” is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Below is some information about the restoration process the movies have received.

“The original negatives for both films were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range (HDR).”

The tech specs for The Sixth Sense on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for Signs on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included along with a digital copy.

UPDATE: The digital versions of the film include Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. However, these physical media releases on 4K UHD Blu-ray will only include HDR10 and not Dolby Vision. So, you’ll have to watch the 4K digital versions you will get included to experience these films in Dolby Vision.

You can now find “The Sixth Sense” and “Signs” on 4K UHD Blu-ray both available for preorder at Amazon. I have just been informed by someone at Disney that the films each will include their legacy bonus materials from the previous Blu-ray releases which are included in the 4K UHD Blu-ray sets. Below you can find a full list of those previously released extras, with some dating back to the DVD releases.

The Sixth Sense (1999)

• Making Signs – 6 Part Documentary
  • Looking for Signs
  • Building Signs
  • Making Signs: A Commentary by M. Night Shyamalan
  • The Effects of Signs
  • Last Voices: The Music of Signs
  • Full Circle
• Storyboards: Multi-Angle Features
• Night’s First Alien Movie
• Deleted Scenes

Signs (2002)

• Deleted Scenes
• Reflections From the Set
• Between Two Worlds
• Moving Pictures: The Storyboard Process
• Music and Sound Design
• Reaching the Audience
• Rules and Clues
• Publicity

Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement about both films coming to 4K.

PRESS RELEASE:

TWO ICONIC M. NIGHT SHYAMALAN FILMS,
THE SIXTH SENSE AND SIGNS,
ARRIVE ON 4K UHD™ FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER!

IN ADDITION, A SPECIAL BUNDLE INCLUDING UNBREAKABLE
WILL BE AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT DIGITAL RETAILERS

THE SIXTH SENSE CELEBRATES 25 YEARS!

BURBANK, CA. (August 26, 2024) – The Sixth Sense and Signs, two iconic thrillers from Oscar®-nominated director, M. Night Shyamalan, will be available for the first time ever in stunning 4K UHD digital on August 27, and 4K UHD Blu-ray disc on October 22. The original negatives for both films were scanned at 4K resolution and restored in High Dynamic Range (HDR).

Additionally, an exclusive bundle, including both films, along with Unbreakable, will also be available on August 27 at digital retailers.

Nominated for six Oscars®, including best picture, The Sixth Sense is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. Known for one of the best plot twists in cinematic history, the psychological thriller stars Bruce Willis, Haley Joel Osment and Toni Collette.

The cult sci-fi thriller, Signs, stars Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix and Rory Culkin, and follows a farmer who investigates mysterious circles and lines carved into his crops.

Release date schedule is as follows:

On August 27, available in 4K Ultra HD for the first time at digital retailers:

• The Sixth Sense
• Signs

A special bundle opportunity will also be available at digital retailers on August 27 which includes:

• The Sixth Sense 4K UHD, Signs 4K UHD and Unbreakable 4K UHD

Available on 4K UHD Blu-ray disc for the first time ever on October 22:

• The Sixth Sense
• Signs

ABOUT THE SIXTH SENSE
Hollywood superstar Bruce Willis brings a powerful presence to an edge-of-your-seat thriller from writer-director M. Night Shyamalan (Oscar®-nominee for Best Original Screenplay and Best Director) that critics are calling one of the greatest ghost stories ever filmed. When Dr. Malcolm Crowe (Willis), a distinguished child psychologist, meets Cole Sear (Oscar® -nominee Haley Joel Osment, Best Supporting Actor), a frightened, confused, eight-year-old, Dr. Crowe is completely unprepared to face the truth of what haunts Cole. With a riveting intensity you’ll find thoroughly chilling, the discovery of Cole’s incredible sixth sense leads them to mysterious places with unforgettable consequences!

Product Specifications
Street Date
Digital: August 27, 2024
Physical: October 22, 2024

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code (US), 4K UHD + Blu-ray (CA)

Total Run Time
Approx. 107 minutes

Aspect Ratio
Physical: 1.85:1

Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 5.1 Uncompressed (48 kHz/16-bit), English And French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital

U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French

ABOUT SIGNS
From writer/director M. Night Shyamalan, comes the story of the Hess family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, who wake up one morning to find a 500-foot crop circle in their backyard. Graham Hess (Mel Gibson) and his family are told extraterrestrials are responsible for the sign in their field. They watch, with growing dread, the news of crop circles being found all over the world. SIGNS is the emotional story of one family on one farm as they encounter the terrifying last moments of life as the world is being invaded.

Product Specifications
Street Date
Digital: August 27, 2024
Physical: October 22, 2024

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code (US), 4K UHD + Blu-ray (CA)
 
Total Run Time
Approx. 106 minutes

Aspect Ratio
Physical: 1.85:1

Disc Size
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

U.S. Audio
4K Ultra HD: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
Blu-ray: English 5.1 Uncompressed (48 kHz/16-bit), English And French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital

U.S. Subtitles
4K Ultra HD: English SDH, Spanish, French
Blu-ray: English SDH, Spanish, French