The 2005 film Kingdom of Heaven on 4K in May

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Justin Sluss

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The 2005 film “Kingdom of Heaven” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on May 27th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Ridley Scott directed and produced the film. This movie will be presented in its Director’s Cut Roadshow (194-minute) version and the Director’s Cut (190 minutes). The film starred Orlando Bloom, Eva Green, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Michael Sheen, and Liam Neeson.

The movie, in its two Director’s Cut variations, has been restored and remastered. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation (for both versions) in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It will also feature Dolby Atmos sound for both versions. The 3-disc release will come as a “combo pack.” It includes a Blu-ray Disc counterpart. There’s also an additional Blu-ray for bonus materials. You can find a glimpse at the artwork, packaging, and discs below.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Walmart. The contents and bonus materials included with this set are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only)

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut
Introduction by Director Ridley Scott
Roadshow Commentary with Orlando Bloom, Ridley Scott and Writer William Monahan
2 Additional Roadshow Commentaries with Filmmakers
The Enginer’s Guide (Roadshow Version only)

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

The Path to Redemption
Sound Design Suite
Visual Effects Breakdowns
Press Junket Walkthrough
World Premieres
Special Shoot Gallery
Poster Explorations
Deleted & Extended Scenes with Optional Commentary
Orlando Bloom “The Adventure of a Lifetime”
Additional Featurettes and Much More

The full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook can be found below after the break.

PRESS RELEASE:

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD™
BLU-RAY™ DISC FOR ITS 20^TH ANNIVERSARY ON MAY 27!

Grab the Director’s Cut Edition When It Arrives
on May 27

BURBANK, CA (April 10, 2025) – The grit and drama of Ridley Scott’s epic Kingdom of Heaven Director’s Cut makes history come alive again when it plays out on digital retailers (Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango at Home) and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc as of May 27.

This stunningly restored and remastered Director’s Cut adds more gravitas and organic characterization to the historical masterpiece, a cinematic experience that is further plussed when seen in Dolby Vision and heard with Atmos. Visionary director Ridley Scott crafted a passionate and perilous tale of the Crusades that has made its mark on audiences for decades, but never before has it been shown in such high-definition sight and sound, deepening the experience for longtime fans and a new generation alike.

Originally released on May 6, 2005, Kingdom of Heaven is one of Scott’s most revered creative endeavors, having crafted a world rich in history, adventure, and visual splendor in which to tell an epic tale. Orlando Bloom stars as the courageous Balian, a young Frenchman in medieval Jerusalem during the Crusades. Having lost everything, Balian finds redemption through a heroic fight — against overwhelming forces — to save his people and fulfill his destiny as a knight.

20th Century Studios will present a special one-night-only 4K theatrical re-release of Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, May 14. Beyond Fest will also host an advanced viewing of the 4K release on Friday, May 2 at The Egyptian Theatre, where fans can experience Ridley Scott’s Director’s Cut for the first time in stunning, remastered 4K. Tickets will be made available soon.

The 20th Anniversary Blu-ray disc release of Kingdom of Heaven is a three-disc set encased in a collectible SteelBook® that honors the remarkable weaponry and masks featured in the film. Behind the scenes footage includes a look at the creation of spectacular visual effects, a retrospective of world premiere excitement, deleted scenes and insightful filmmaker reflections so that fans can appreciate and remember it as the brave and beautiful film Ridley Scott intended it to be.

Bonus Materials
3-Disc Set Includes Over 8 Hours of Bonus Extras!

Disc 1: 4K Ultra HD Movie + Bonus Content
Director’s Cut Roadshow Version & Director’s Cut