The Classic Western Flick Tombstone Is Finally Getting A 4K Blu-Ray Release

The popular Western flick, Tombstone, first hit theaters in 1993--starring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer, it was a box office success and continues to be mentioned as one of the best Westerns ever made. Fast forward over 30 years, and the film is finally getting a 4K Blu-ray release. The Tombstone 4K Steelbook is now up for preorder ahead of its April 22 launch, and since it comes packed with bonus features, it's an excellent way to relive the iconic adventure.

Preordering at Amazon means you won't pay until the item ships, and you'll be eligible for any discounts that appear between now and April 22.

Tombstone 4K Blu-ray

$56 | Releases April 22

The Tombstone 4K Blu-ray gets you the 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and digital versions of the film. Of course, you'll also get a premium steelbook to protect (and show off) the movie in your collection. This is bound to be one of the best ways to view the classic Western on modern TVs, thanks to support for HDR and a wider color spectrum when viewed in 4K.

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Tombstone Bonus Features

Want to learn more about the film? You'll get a bunch of fun bonus features with this steelbook. This includes the following:

• The Making of Tombstone
• An Ensemble Cast
• Making an Authentic Western
• The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
• Director's Original Storyboards: O.K. Corral Sequence

While this is the only 4K version of Tombstone up for grabs, a standard Blu-ray format is also available. It's pretty affordable at just $11.48 (was $15) and gets you many of the same bonus features. Give it a look if you want a cheap way to add the film to your collection and don't mind missing out on the premium steelbook and 4K format.

Tombstone follows law enforcement officer Wyatt Earp as he plans to retire in Tombstone. However, his life is thrown for a loop when outlaws show up in town--and he'll once again have to pick up his gun and stop them from terrorizing the locals. What follows is an action-packed film based on the legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral.

Consider rounding out your Western collection with one of the many other 4K Blu-rays available at Amazon.

Best Western 4K Blu-rays

• The Searchers -- $33.49
• The Quick and the Dead -- $18.69 ($31)
• A Fistful of Dollars -- $20 ($40)
• The Magnificent Seven -- $25.49 ($36.98)
• Blazing Saddles -- $20 ($34)
• For a Few Dollars More -- $23.49 ($40)
• Once Upon a Time in the West -- $44.71
• 3:10 to Yuma -- $21.59 ($23)