Cowabunga in 4K: Arrow’s TMNT Trilogy Limited Edition Packs Fresh Restorations, New Commentaries & Collectibles Available For Pre-Order

Arrow Video is giving the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie trilogy a prestige reboot this holiday season. Landing December 16, the ’90s films get brand-new 4K restorations, upgraded audio, newly recorded commentaries, and boutique packaging across two Limited Edition box sets.

What’s New (and Why It Matters)

• New scans/restorations:
  • TMNT (1990) from the original 35mm camera negative (native 4K).
  • TMNT II (1991) & TMNT III (1993) from 35mm interpositives (native 4K).
• HDR & audio upgrades:
  • Dolby Vision/HDR10 across all three films (UHD set).
  • Dolby Atmos for the 1990 original; DTS-HD MA 5.1 for II & III.
  • Original lossless stereo included for each film.

Visually, expect truer blacks, richer primaries (especially in neon and sewer-lit scenes), and more stable grain. Sonically, the Atmos mix on the ’90 original should add height and clarity to New York’s soundscape and fight staging.

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Editions, Pricing & Preorders

• 4K UHD Limited Edition (2160p, DV/HDR10, Atmos on 1990) — $100
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• Blu-ray Limited Edition (1080p from the new 4K masters) — $95
  👉 Pre-Order on Amazon

Note: Arrow LEs are truly limited. Prices often drop pre-street; Amazon typically honors the lowest price before it ships.

Physical Extras & On-Disc Bonuses (So Far)

• Collector’s booklet with retrospectives by Simon Ward, John Torrani, John Walsh
• Individual cases with reversible sleeves (art by Florey)
• Limited Edition display box
• New director’s audio commentary on each film
• New interview suites (at least 15 cast and 7 crew)
• Arrow will unveil the full extras list on Sept. 26, with more supplements likely.

Should You Upgrade?

If you’re running a 4K HDR setup, the UHD LE is the easy pick—especially with Dolby Vision and Atmos on the 1990 film. The 1080p LE uses the same fresh restorations and includes the same extras, but drops HDR; choose this only if you don’t have 4K playback.

Franchise Refresher (Where to Dive Deeper)

The original film still hits harder and moodier than people remember, balancing practical effects with street-level grit. Secret of the Ooze leans into slapstick, while TMNT III detours into time-travel spectacle. If this set reignites your turtle power, here are curated shopping hubs:

• All TMNT Movies (various editions & formats):
  👉 View All Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Movies
• TMNT TV Series (classic to modern):
  👉 See all TMNT TV Purchase Options on Amazon
• TMNT Comics (classics, IDW runs, compendiums):
  👉 View all TMNT Comics on Amazon

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Arrow’s boutique track record suggests respectful grain, disciplined HDR, and genuinely new supplements—not just ports. The negative-sourced 4K for 1990 plus Atmos makes this the definitive home version. Watch for that Sept. 26 extras drop; Arrow loves sneaking in archival treasures. With only a $5 spread between UHD and Blu-ray at announcement, the UHD LE is the smarter long-term play for collectors.

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