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The 2006 film “The Da Vinci Code“ will get a “20th Anniversary Edition“ 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on May 19th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Ron Howard directed the film, based on the novel [of the same title] written by Dan Brown. It starred Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.

NOTE: This movie has been previously released [back in 2016] on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, this time around it’s going to come in its correct 2.39:1 aspect ratio as well as both the theatrical (148-minute) and extended (174-minute) versions of the film on individual 4K discs. Also, the previous 4K release was presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, incorrectly, as it was intended for a 2.39:1 aspect. That has been corrected.

The tech specs for the 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook included a 2160p video presentation in the [intended] 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The release will arrive as a 3-disc set, including a Blu-ray with bonus materials, listed below. Also, the two different versions of the film will be housed on two separate 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, as shown below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical:

• 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• Special Features:
  • Launching a Legacy Featurette
  • Teaser & Theatrical Trailers

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Extended:

• 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• Special Feature:
  • Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Extras:

• 17 Production Featurettes

Below, after the break, you can find the press release announcement.

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PRESS RELEASE:

THE BLOCKBUSTER FAVORITE CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

THE DA VINCI CODE

LIMITED EDITION STEELBOOK AVAILABLE
MAY 19TH

INCLUDING BOTH THEATRICAL AND EXTENDED VERSIONS OF THE FILM IN 4K

SYNOPSIS

Dan Brown’s international bestseller comes alive in the film THE DA VINCI CODE, directed by Ron Howard with a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman. Join symbologist Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) and cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Audrey Tautou) in their heart-racing quest to solve a bizarre murder mystery that will take them from France to England – and behind the veil of a mysterious ancient society, where they discover a secret protected since the time of Christ.

DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
4K ULTRA HD DISC 1

• 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
• Special Features:
  • Launching a Legacy Featurette
  • Teaser & Theatrical Trailers

4K ULTRA HD DISC 2

• 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
• English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
• Special Feature:
  • Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard

SPECIAL FEATURES ON BLU-RAY DISC™

• 17 Production Featurettes

CAST & CREW
Directed By: Ron Howard
Screenplay By: Akiva Goldsman
Produced By: Brian Grazer, John Calley
Based Upon the Novel By: Dan Brown
Executive Producers: Todd Hallowell, Dan Brown
Cast: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow with Paul Bettany and Jean Reno

SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 148 minutes (Theatrical) / 174 minutes (Extended)
Rating: PG-13 / Unrated
4K UHD Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 2.39:1
4K UHD Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA