"The Mandalorian" is among the Disney+ streaming series that are being released on Blu-ray Disc and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray. (Disney photo)
Disney Backtracks on Disc Snub, Issues Streaming Hits on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray Disc
August 21, 2023
Reports that The Walt Disney Co. is getting ready to ditch the disc are premature.
The studio Aug. 21 announced that several of its most popular Disney+ streaming series, including “The Mandalorian,” “WandaVision” and “Loki,” will be packaged into “Collector’s Edition” 4K Ultra HD Blu-rays and Blu-ray Discs.
The releases will be in Steelbook packaging and include concept art cards and other bonus features.
Last month, Disney announced it is pulling out of the disc business in Australia, leading to speculation that the studio was getting ready to abandon the format entirely.
Loki: The Complete First Season is first out of the gate, with a Sept. 26 scheduled release date.
Next comes Marvel Studios’ WandaVision: The Complete Series on Nov. 28, followed by Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars” adventures The Mandalorian: The Complete First Season and The Mandalorian: The Complete Second Season on Dec. 12.
All four titles may be ordered beginning Aug. 28.
In a press release, Disney says the four disc sets will be issued in “cohesive and collectible brand-new box art designed by popular artist Attila Szarka.”
Pretty sure the disc “snub” was for Australia only. No official statements were made about any other territory.
And that’s exactly what the story said. Again: “Last month, Disney announced it is pulling out of the disc business in Australia, leading to speculation that the studio was getting ready to abandon the format entirely.” “Speculation” is not an “official statement.”