Walt Disney Animation Studios Celebrates 75th Years Of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ With New 4K Restoration On Blu-ray & Digital
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Studios Home Entertaiment have announced that the beloved classic "Alice In Wonderland" is celebrating a very special, very merry unbirthday this year!.
In celebration of the film’s 75th anniversary, the hand-drawn animated feature returns in a stunning new 4K restoration, available on digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray May 5.
The 4K restoration was overseen by the Walt Disney Film Restoration team. Over nine months, artists completed a digital scan of the original nitrate Successive Exposure (SE) negatives, followed by extensive clean-up to address dust, warping and age-related wear. The team also referenced original production artwork preserved by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library to ensure the restoration remained true to the filmmakers’ original intent, collaborating closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios veteran Michael Giaimo to review every shot and refine color and luminance.
“The original animation artists’ work on Alice in Wonderland is stunning, and we’re proud to present it with renewed clarity and vibrancy, This milestone restoration brings new depth and dimension to the film’s imaginative world, offering a vibrant presentation for longtime fans and a new generation of audiences alike.” - Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Walt Disney Film Restoration & Library Management.
Viewers eager to go further down the rabbit hole will find a robust collection of bonus features on the Blu-ray and Digital release, offering rare behind-the-scenes and archival material. Highlights include reference footage with commentary by Alice herself, Kathryn Beaumont, along with classic companion shorts such as Thru the Mirror featuring Mickey Mouse and Alice’s Wonderland from the original Alice Comedies, a selection of deleted scenes, and music videos including “Beware the Jabberwock” and “If You’ll Believe in Me.”
