Summer Wars 4K UHD Deluxe Edition Set for May Release in UK
Anime Limited has announced it will release a 4K UHD Deluxe Edition of Mamoru Hosoda’s acclaimed 2009 film Summer Wars on May 11, 2026.
This premium physical release will be available exclusively through the AllTheAnime online storefront for collectors in the UK.
The comprehensive set features the film on both 4K UHD and standard Blu-ray discs, alongside a dedicated bonus Blu-ray disc filled with extra features.
Fans will also receive the film’s original soundtrack on CD and a collection of five art cards showcasing key visuals from the production.
The Deluxe Edition includes a specialized plastic art card featuring the characters King Kazuma and Kenji in their digital Oz forms.
A notable addition to the package is a 30cm x 90cm fabric replica of the Jinnouchi family banner seen in the movie.
In addition to the Deluxe Edition, a Steelbook version containing 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs is scheduled for release on April 27, 2026.
Standard Blu-ray and DVD editions of the film are also slated to arrive on April 27, 2026, to provide options for all home media formats.
Originally produced by Madhouse Studios, Summer Wars follows a math prodigy who must help a large family stop a rogue AI from destroying the virtual world of OZ.
Anime Limited indicated that more projects from Mamoru Hosoda’s filmography are planned, including a future release for The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.
The distributor confirmed that other major titles like Bleach and Mobile Suit Gundam Seed FREEDOM are currently in their upcoming release pipeline.
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