THE MARTIAN Blu-ray/DVD Special Features Revealed; Is An Extended Cut On Its Way?

Last week, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment announced when they would be releasing Ridley Scott's critically acclaimed The Martian on Blu-ray/DVD and now we have details on what special features to expect. Plus, should we expect an extended cut? Come check it out!

By RohanPatel - Dec 12, 2015 01:12 PM EST

Filed Under: Sci-Fi

20th Century Fox's The Martian was easily one of the best films of the year, winning over both critics and fans alike. The Ridley Scott-directed film also made quite a dent at the worldwide box office, collecting over $573 million on a budget of $108 million and, after earning three Golden Globe nominations on Friday, is also generating quite a bit of Oscar buzz.

Earlier this month, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment announced that the critically acclaimed film would arrive on Digital HD December 22 & on Blu-ray/DVD on January 12. The full list of special features have been released featuring a bunch of cool bonus content. Check out the full list below.

As for the rumored extended cut, which Scott previously stated would be included on the film's Blu-ray, it seems to be oddly missing from this initial release. It's unclear whether the extended cut was scrapped or is being held back in case of a potential future re-release similar to X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut, but it's surely a disappointing development for fans hoping to see more of Mark Watney's mad botany skills. In case you weren't aware, the extended cut was said to include over twenty minutes of new footage making the film run around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Special Features:

Signal Acquired: Writing and Direction

Learn how the producers brought an acclaimed novel, a master director and a stellar cast together for THE MARTIAN.

Occupy Mars: Casting and Costumes

Matt Damon and his ensemble of incredibly talented actors discuss their roles in THE MARTIAN.

5 Theatrical In-World Pieces

Ares III: Farewell

The Right Stuff

Ares: Our Greatest Adventure

Leave Your Mark

Bring Him Home

Ares III: Refocused

Seven years after the events of Ares 3, take a deeper look at the true story behind Mark Watney's daring rescue

Gag Reel

Production Gallery

Technical Specs:

Audio:

English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

English AD Dolby Digital 5.1

Spanish 5.1 D

French 5.1 DD

Subtitles:

English

English SDH

French

Spanish

Here's the cover art:

During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive. Millions of miles away, NASA and a team of international scientists work tirelessly to bring “the Martian” home, while his crewmates concurrently plot a daring, if not impossible rescue mission. As these stories of incredible bravery unfold, the world comes together to root for Watney’s safe return. Based on a best-selling novel, and helmed by master director Ridley Scott, THE MARTIAN features a star studded cast that includes Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Donald Glover.

The Martian features:
Director: Ridley Scott
Matt Damon as Astronaut Mark Watney
Jessica Chastain as Commander Melissa Lewis
Kristen Wiig as Annie Montrose
Jeff Daniels as Teddy Sanders
Michael Peña as Major Rick Martinez
Kate Mara as Beth Johanssen
Sean Bean as Mitch Henderson
Sebastian Stan as Dr. Chris Beck
Donald Glover as Rich Purnell
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Venkat Kapoor
Jonathan Aris as Hatch
Naomi Scott as Ryoko
Aksel Hennie as Alex Vogel
Mackenzie Davis as Mindy Park
Lili Bordán as Blair
Nick Mohammed as Tim Grimes
The Martian will science the sh*t out of Blu-ray/DVD on January 12
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12 Comments

ThedamnBatman - 12/12/2015, 1:08 PM

This movie was the definition of optimism, such a great movie

ALegendaryPanda - 12/12/2015, 1:31 PM

Amazing movie

Scorpo - 12/12/2015, 1:44 PM

2016 is gonna be one hell of a year

^Lollerbate

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 12/12/2015, 1:50 PM

Just saw it yesterday. Really good.

Scorpo - 12/12/2015, 2:14 PM

Just found a picture of Josh Wilding's husband

JSamueliaml8 - 12/12/2015, 2:14 PM

Simply put, one of best movies I've seen all year. Interstellar was great in its own way, but The Martian does a better job of keeping you thoroughly entertained.

Oh yes I WILL be buying that Blu-ray.

grif - 12/12/2015, 2:21 PM

i have not seen it but i love a good astronauts on mars movie. was pissed when i read it would not be released in time for xmas. cant wait for the bluray.

DAGuess - 12/12/2015, 4:04 PM

Wow, @grif said something positive? Someone should write an article about that! Totally in agreement, I'll be picking this up as well. Not as good as the book, but nothing ever is.

loki668 - 12/12/2015, 8:30 PM

Matt Damon's character went through all of that........just to come home and die of the super cosmic cancer he probably has from all of the exposure. Ah, hope!

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Last week, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment announced when they would be releasing Ridley Scott's critically acclaimed The Martian on Blu-ray/DVD and now we have details on what special features to expect. Plus, should we expect an extended cut? Come check it out!

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