Star Trek’s Cold War Thriller Officially Sets New Release 35 Years Later
A Cold War story takes shape
The Klingons first appeared in Star Trek: The Original Series as a loose counterpart to the Soviets, during a period of Cold War tension. The political metaphor returned after Star Trek V: The Final Frontier disappointed commercially and critically.
The 1980s brought Chernobyl, Mikhail Gorbachev’s move toward détente with the United States, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Leonard Nimoy and writer-director Nicholas Meyer developed Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country against that backdrop, creating a link between The Original Series and The Next Generation.
Two cuts in the new set
The anniversary edition will feature an all-new transfer based on a 4K scan of the original film elements. It will include the theatrical cut and an extended Director’s Cut.
The extended version adds details about the sinister plot behind the film’s events. The two-disc release comes in a SteelBook case featuring the movie’s original poster art.
Release date and extras
The 4K Blu-ray SteelBook is scheduled to arrive in stores everywhere on December 1. The article does not specify which special features will be included, saying those details remain pending.
Key points
- Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is getting a 4K SteelBook release for its 35th anniversary.
- The set includes theatrical and extended Director’s Cuts.
- The release is scheduled for December 1.