The Andromeda Strain

Before he created Westworld and Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton first blurred the line between science fiction and science fact with his breakout success The Andromeda Strain. Two years after the novel’s publication, Robert Wise directed the film adaptation, a nail-biting blend of clinically-realised docudrama and astonishing sci-fi visuals that ushered in a new subgenre: the “killer virus” biological thriller.

A government satellite crashes outside a small town in New Mexico – and within minutes, every inhabitant of the town is dead, except for a crying baby and an elderly derelict. The satellite and the two survivors are sent to Wildfire, a top-secret underground laboratory equipped with a nuclear self-destruct mechanism to prevent the spread of infection in case of an outbreak. Realising that the satellite brought back a lethal organism from another world, a team of government scientists race against the clock to understand the extraterrestrial virus – codenamed “Andromeda” – before it can wipe out all life on the planet.

Aided by innovative visual effects by Douglas Trumbull and an unforgettable avant-garde electronic music score by Gil Mellé, Wise’s suspense classic still haunts to this day, and is presented here in a stunning 4K restoration from the original negative.

• 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films
• 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original lossless mono audio
• Innovative Visual Effects
• Avant-Garde Electronic Music Score

• 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman
• A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman
• The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archive featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau and featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding
• A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by L

• Director: Robert Wise
• Actors: Arthur Hill, David Wayne, James Olsen, Kate Reid
• Language: English
• Media Format: 4K, Collector's Edition
• Run Time: 131 minutes
• Release Date: 12 May 2025
• Rated: Parental Guidance
• Product Dimensions: 20 x 17 x 2 cm; 120 g
• Studio: Arrow Video
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic
• Safety: Viewing is not recommended for children under 16 years of age.

Experience this suspenseful sci-fi classic in breathtaking 4K quality with this limited edition Blu-ray release.