Ack! Ack! Ack!
To celebrate the upcoming 30th anniversary of one of the most outrageous science-fiction comedies ever made, Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing Tim Burton’s Mars Attacks! to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time.
Arriving on August 11, 2026, the beloved cult classic will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital, featuring a brand-new remaster enhanced with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and newly produced bonus features that revisit the making of the film three decades later.
Mars Attacks!
- Director: Tim Burton
- Starring: Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox
- Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- Runtime: 106 mins
- User Rating: ★ 6.4
Tim Burton’s Wild Alien Invasion Comedy Returns
Released in 1996, Mars Attacks! remains one of director Tim Burton’s most unique and delightfully bizarre films.
Inspired by the infamous trading card series of the same name, the movie imagines what happens when a fleet of Martians arrives on Earth claiming peaceful intentions, only to unleash chaos, destruction and hilariously over-the-top mayhem.
With Burton’s signature visual style and a script packed with dark humor, Mars Attacks! became a cult favorite that continues to entertain audiences nearly 30 years after its release.
An All-Star Cast Unlike Any Other
One of the film’s greatest strengths remains its incredible ensemble cast, featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Cast Highlights
- Jack Nicholson as President James Dale / Art Land
- Glenn Close as Marsha Dale
- Annette Bening as Barbara Land
- Pierce Brosnan as Donald Kessler
- Danny DeVito as Rude Gambler
- Martin Short as Jerry Ross
- Sarah Jessica Parker as Nathalie Lake
- Michael J. Fox as Jason Stone
- Natalie Portman as Taffy Dale
- Lukas Haas as Richie Norris
- Jim Brown as Byron Williams
- Pam Grier as Louise Williams
- Tom Jones as himself
- Rod Steiger as General Decker
At the center of the madness is Jack Nicholson, delivering one of the most memorable performances of his career as both the President of the United States and a Las Vegas entrepreneur.
What’s New in the 4K Ultra HD Release?
For the first time ever, fans can experience Mars Attacks! in 4K resolution with HDR, offering enhanced detail, improved color reproduction and greater visual depth.
The release also includes two brand-new bonus features produced specifically for the film’s 30th anniversary celebration.
New Special Features
Looking Back on Mars Attacks!
Cast and crew members revisit the production and share memories of working with Tim Burton on one of the most unconventional blockbuster comedies of the 1990s.
Ack! Ack! Aesthetic
Filmmakers examine the movie’s instantly recognizable visual style and discuss how groundbreaking CGI technology helped create the film’s unforgettable Martian invaders.
Why Mars Attacks! Remains a Cult Favorite
While initially divisive upon release, Mars Attacks! has grown into a beloved cult classic thanks to its:
- Unique Tim Burton visual style
- Satirical take on alien invasion movies
- Memorable practical and CGI effects
- Hilarious dark comedy
- Massive ensemble cast
- Iconic Martian designs and dialogue
Its blend of science-fiction, comedy and pure Burton weirdness has made it a fan favorite for generations of movie lovers.
Mars Attacks! (30th Anniversary 4K UHD Edition)
Release Information
Digital Release Date: August 11, 2026
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Release Date: August 11, 2026
Director
Tim Burton
Genre
Science Fiction Comedy
Runtime
106 Minutes
Rating
PG-13
For sci-fi fantasy violence and brief sexuality.
Disc Languages
- English
- Spanish
- French
Subtitles
- English SDH
- Spanish
- French
New Bonus Features
- Looking Back on Mars Attacks!
- Ack! Ack! Aesthetic
Final Thoughts
Thirty years after Martians first descended upon Earth with their unforgettable “Ack! Ack!” battle cries, Mars Attacks! remains one of the most entertaining and eccentric entries in Tim Burton’s filmography.
With a new 4K restoration, HDR presentation and fresh retrospective bonus content, this anniversary release offers fans the ultimate way to revisit one of the strangest and most enjoyable alien invasion films ever made.
Mars Attacks! arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital August 11, 2026.
