Zulu Dawn (4K UHD & Blu-ray 3-Disc Set)

Experience the worldwide UHD premiere of Zulu Dawn, the epic prequel to the 1964 classic Zulu. Directed by Douglas Hickox and featuring screen legends Burt Lancaster, Peter O’Toole, and Simon Ward, this film recounts the horrific disaster in British military history when 1,500 British soldiers faced 25,000 Zulu warriors in January 1879. This release is scanned in 4K from the interpositive and includes over 6 hours of new and archival special features across three discs.

Key Features & Content

• Worldwide UHD Premiere: Presented in stunning 4K resolution.
• All-Star Cast: Features Burt Lancaster (GUNFIGHT AT THE O.K. CORRAL), Peter O’Toole (LAWRENCE OF ARABIA), Simon Ward (THE THREE MUSKETEERS), and Denholm Elliott (RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK).
• Director: Douglas Hickox (THEATRE OF BLOOD).
• Special Features: Includes over 6 hours of new and archival bonus content.
• Historical Epic: Chronicles the events leading up to the Battle of Isandlwana.

What's Included (3-Disc Set)

This set contains 3 discs:

• DISC 1: 4K UHD – Original Theatrical Version (118 mins) with Audio Commentary by Historians Ian Knight and Simon Lewis, and Theatrical Trailer.
• DISC 2: BLU-RAY – Original Theatrical Version (118 mins) with Audio Commentary, War Cry of the Zulu – The Making Of ZULU DAWN (Feature-Length Documentary), Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story, The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands, and The Scene That Never Was.
• DISC 3: BLU-RAY – U.S. Theatrical Version (98 mins).

Specifications

• Binding: Blu-ray
• Media Format: 4K, Blu-ray
• Run Time: 1 hour and 58 minutes (Original Version)
• Actors: Burt Lancaster, Denholm Elliott, Peter O'Toole, Simon Ward
• Director: Douglas Hickox
• Language: English
• Rated: Parental Guidance
• Studio: Severin Films
• Release Date: June 8, 2026

Don't miss this sweeping battle film, praised by The New York Times as a prequel epic to Zulu, now presented in its definitive 4K UHD release with extensive bonus materials.