4K Ultra HD, Digital, Blu-ray, DVD Release: The Northman

Digital Release Date: June 6, 2022; 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD Release Date: June 7, 2022
Price: DVD $17.99, Blu-ray/DVD $22.96, 4K Ultra HD $27.99
Studio: Universal


From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a Viking prince on his quest to avenge his father’s murder. The all-star cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Claes Bang, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Björk, and Willem Dafoe.

Here’s a breakdown on all the features included on both the standard editions and the Collector’s Editions of The Northman:

EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES on DIGITAL*, 4K UHD, BLU-RAY AND DVD:

  • DELETED AND EXTENDED SCENES
  • AN AGELESS EPIC – An in-depth look at how filmmakers, cast, and crew immersed themselves in Norse history and mythology in an effort to make THE NORTHMAN the most accurate Viking epic ever filmed.
  • THE FACES OF VIKINGS – The cast of THE NORTHMAN, alongside director Robert Eggers, discuss the depth of the characters and their experiences working together.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH CO-WRITER/DIRECTOR ROBERT EGGERS

EXCLUSIVE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BONUS FEATURES ON DIGITAL, 4K UHD, and BLU-RAY:

  • AMLETH’S JOURNEY TO MANHOOD –Aurvandil’s initiation of Amleth into manhood is one of the most pivotal points on his journey. Take a deeper look at how filmmakers and cast crafted this mysterious ritual.
  • SHOOTING THE RAID – Go behind-the-scenes of the raid and learn how different departments worked together to pull off this intricate sequence.
  • KNATTLEIKR GAME – Learn all about this little-known game, how the scene was filmed, and why it’s an essential moment for Amleth.
  • A NORSE LANDSCAPE –We explore the spectacular shooting locations of THE NORTHMAN and discuss how filmmakers were able to overcome the unique challenges of shooting the film in Northern Ireland.
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About Laurence

Founder and editor Laurence Lerman saw Alfred Hitchcock’s North by Northwest when he was 13 years old and that’s all it took. He has been writing about film and video for more than a quarter of a century for magazines, anthologies, websites and most recently, Video Business magazine, where he served as the Reviews Editor for 15 years.