Don't dream it鈥攂e it! The Rocky Horror Picture Show will be released in a newly remastered 4K Ultra HD restoration, first to theatres this summer, with a physical release on 4k Blu-ray following later this year.
The release celebrates the 50th anniversary of the genre-defying cult classic that transformed midnight cinema and inspired a global phenomenon. First introduced to audiences in 1975, the film quickly became more than just a movie鈥攊t sparked a movement.
Based on the musical play by Richard O鈥橞rien鈥攚ith a screenplay by O鈥橞rien and director Jim Sharman, and produced by Lou Adler and Michael White鈥�The Rocky Horror Picture Show features unforgettable characters, flamboyant costumes, and an audacious rock 鈥榥鈥� roll soundtrack. Through its legendary late-night screenings, complete with shadow casts, the film pioneered a new kind of audience participation that redefined the moviegoing experience for generations of superfans. The Rocky Horror Picture Show continues to make history as the longest-running theatrical release of all time.
Overseen by the Walt Disney Studios Restoration team, the 10-month remastery project included a meticulous digital scan and preservation process that ensured every frame of the cult classic was presented with clarity and vibrancy. The restoration also features a newly mixed Dolby Atmos audio track, bringing enhanced depth and dimension to the film鈥檚 iconic soundtrack. For purists and longtime fans, the original mono audio has been fully restored as well, allowing audiences to experience the film exactly as it was heard when it first premiered five decades ago, depending on their preference. The rerelease also features a new anniversary logo.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a privilege to help preserve the legacy of a film that has meant so much to so many,鈥� says Kevin Schaeffer, Disney's director of restoration and library management. 鈥淏ringing The Rocky Horror Picture Show to life in 4K allows us to honor its bold, genre-defying spirit and ensure that audiences鈥攂oth longtime fans and first-time viewers鈥攃an experience it as it was originally intended, with stunning picture and sound.鈥�
"When The Rocky Horror Picture Show was first released, no one thought it would be around very long let alone...50 years,鈥� added producer Lou Adler. 鈥淲hat began as a small, rebellious project has become a global celebration of individuality, community, and creative freedom. This anniversary is a tribute to the fans who kept it alive and kicking all these years.鈥�
Further information on the 50th anniversary screenings, and the Blu-ray release, will be revealed at a later date.
