Stanley Kubrick's Complete Films Are Coming in One Big Box Set

A famous movie company called the Criterion Collection has announced something big for film fans. It will release every movie ever made by director Stanley Kubrick in one giant box set. The set will come out on October 20 and will include all 13 of Kubrick's feature films, plus three short films. This is the first time all of his work has ever been put together in one collection.

The box set will come on 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs — some of the highest quality video formats available today. It spans a total of 30 discs, and every film has been carefully restored in 4K so it looks as sharp and clear as possible. Each movie also includes remastered 5.1 surround sound, meaning the audio has been cleaned up and improved as well. On top of the films themselves, the set includes hours of interviews, documentaries, and behind-the-scenes footage.

The collection also comes with rare photographs, artwork, and documents that Kubrick himself wrote notes on. These extras give fans a close look at how the director thought and worked. Items like these are hard to find anywhere else, which makes the box set feel like a special piece of movie history. Collectors and film lovers will likely find a lot to explore beyond just watching the movies.

The set is not cheap, though. It is listed at $599.99, but fans can preorder it at a lower price of $479.96 on Criterion's website. It is also available on Amazon, and Barnes & Noble is offering 30% off. For many families, this will be a big purchase, but serious movie fans may feel it is worth the cost.

Criterion has released a few Kubrick films before, such as Paths of Glory, Spartacus, and The Killing. However, some of his most well-known movies, like A Clockwork Orange and Full Metal Jacket, are getting the Criterion treatment for the very first time. This makes the new box set especially exciting for fans who have been waiting a long time. It fills in gaps that earlier releases left behind.

Stanley Kubrick is considered one of the greatest directors in movie history. He was known for working in many different types of films, or genres. The Shining is one of the scariest horror films ever made. Dr. Strangelove is a darkly funny movie about politics, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is often called the greatest science fiction film of all time.

Criterion has made box sets for other famous directors, too. These include Wes Anderson, Agnes Varda, John Singleton, and Akira Kurosawa. The company is best known for releasing classic films, art films, and movies from other countries. It also distributes some popular newer films, like KPop Demon Hunters.