’90s Sci-Fi Film Lost In Space Getting A Special Edition 4K Blu-Ray

The late 1990s were an exceptional period for science fiction films, and one of the standout titles from that epoch was “Lost in Space,” which hit theaters in 1998. This film, a remake of the 1965 series with the same name, directed by Stephen Hopkins, is set to be re-released as a Special Edition 4K Blu-ray by Arrow Video. This highly anticipated release is now available for preorder at $38 before its scheduled launch on September 2.

Lost in Space Special Edition 4K Blu-ray Bonus Features

The Special Edition 4K Blu-ray of Lost in Space comes packed with a variety of bonus material. This includes fresh content such as conversations with Hopkins and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, along with additional features from past DVD and Blu-ray releases like commentaries, cut scenes, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and much more. For the complete rundown, see below.

New Bonus Features

  • 4K restoration of the film from the original camera negative by Arrow Films approved by director Stephen Hopkins
  • A Space Odyssey: A newly filmed interview with director Stephen Hopkins
  • Lights in the Sky: A newly filmed interview with director of photography Peter Levy
  • A Journey Through Time: A newly filmed interview with producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
  • Art of Space: A newly filmed interview with supervising art director Keith Pain
  • Crafting Reality: A newly filmed interview with Kenny Wilson, former mould shop supervisor at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
  • Sound of Space: A newly filmed interview with sound mixer Simon Kaye and re-recording mixer Robin O’Donohue
  • Lost But Not Forgotten in Space: A new video essay by film critic Matt Donato

Archival Bonus Materials

  • Archive audio commentary with director Stephen Hopkins and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman
  • Archive audio commentary with visual effects supervisors Angus Bickerton and Lauren Ritchie, director of photography Peter Levy, editor Ray Lovejoy, and producer Carla Fry
  • Deleted scenes
  • Building the Special Effects:, Achival featurette with visual effects supervisor Angus Bickerton and animatics supervisor Mac Wilson
  • The Future of Space Travel: Archival featurette exploring the film’s vision of the future
  • TV Years: Q&A with the original cast of the TV series
  • Bloopers

First released in 1998, the film “Lost in Space” skillfully combined aspects from the original TV series while making adjustments for a cinematic experience. The movie maintains the fundamental concept of the television program, where the Robinson family is propelled to a distant galaxy due to Dr. Zachary Smith’s treacherous actions (portrayed by Gary Oldman). It introduces new plot elements and groundbreaking visual effects that were impressive for their time. The film boasts an accomplished cast including William Hurt, Mimi Rogers, Matt LeBlanc, and Heather Graham. At the time of its premiere, “Lost in Space” was a significant venture for New Line Cinema as it signaled a shift from producing low-budget horror films and critically acclaimed indie projects towards box office blockbusters.

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2025-07-21 22:10