The highly sought-after Five Nights at Freddy`s 4K Steelbook Edition is set to return to retail shelves on November 11. This announcement is a relief for fans who missed out on the initial release, which saw copies quickly resold for inflated prices exceeding $60. The reissued Steelbook Edition will be priced at $35, with a special preorder offer available, bringing the cost down by $5. This comprehensive edition includes the 4K Blu-ray, 1080p Blu-ray, and a digital copy of the successful 2023 film.
Its re-release is perfectly timed for viewers to revisit the movie before the cinematic debut of Five Nights at Freddy`s 2 on December 5. However, this Steelbook Edition is not the only special release for the first film. On October 7, an exclusive Five Nights at Freddy`s: Ultimate Collector`s Edition will launch. This premium set also features a unique steelbook along with a collection of other exclusive items. Both the reprinted Steelbook and the Ultimate Collector`s Edition contain identical on-disc material to the Five Nights at Freddy`s Night Shift Edition, currently priced at $27 (down from $34).
Five Nights at Freddy`s Limited Edition Steelbook (4K Blu-ray)
The Limited Edition Steelbook for this year mirrors the original design, showcasing animated character art of Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Foxy, and Bonnie. Fans will be pleased to know that Chica`s Cupcake is safely depicted on the back of the case. Inside, the artwork features a compilation of illustrations inspired by the walls of Freddy Fazbear`s Pizza from the film.
The 4K Blu-ray disc supports HDR10 and offers immersive audio with Dolby Atmos and Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound. A Movies Anywhere voucher is included for the digital edition, allowing playback across various devices. This edition also boasts a selection of special features, including three distinct featurettes:
- Five Nights at Freddy`s: From Game to Big Screen
- Killer Animatronics
- Five Nights in Three Dimensions
Five Nights at Freddy`s: Ultimate Collector`s Edition (4K Blu-ray)
As a distinguished component of Amazon`s Ultimate Collector Series, this edition provides an IconArt Metal Poster, an exclusive steelbook adorned with character imagery directly from the movie, and a replica Freddy Fazbear`s Pizza Box. Each set comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity, and notably, this particular version will not be reissued, making it a truly limited item. Priced at more than twice the cost of the standard Steelbook Edition reprint, it offers a wealth of unique collectibles:
- Exclusive Steelbook
- IconArt Metal Poster + Magnet Wall Mount
- Freddy Fazbear`s Pizza Box
- Numbered certificate of authenticity
The Film`s Impact and Upcoming Sequel
The Five Nights at Freddy`s movie, released in 2023, garnered significant popularity, especially among younger audiences, despite its PG-13 rating. This adaptation of the popular video game and comic series centers on a night security guard at a dilapidated Chuck E. Cheese-style establishment who must endure a terrifying night as spectral children inhabit giant animatronic robots. Its unique and effective horror elements are a testament to the skilled team behind the production.
Following its immense box office success—surpassing $291 million globally and becoming Blumhouse`s highest-grossing film—a sequel was promptly approved and is slated for release on December 5.