| Edition | Year | Region | Video | Audio | Notable Features | |--------|------|--------|-------|-------|------------------| | Disney / Buena Vista (Single Disc) | 2007 (US) | A | MPEG-4 AVC, 2.35:1, 1080p | 5.1 DTS-HD MA | Theatrical trailer only | | Disney (Re-release) | 2012 | A | Same master | Same | Same (no improvements) | | Criterion Collection (DVD only) | 1999 | N/A | N/A | N/A | LaserDisc-era extras; never on Blu | | International (StudioCanal, UK) | 2008 | B | Same as Disney | Same | No extras | | Japan (Disney) | 2008 | A | Same master | Same | No extras |

While the content is extensive, most extras are presented in standard definition (480i). Current Availability

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In a streaming world where ownership is an illusion, stands as a testament to why physical media matters. It’s loud, proud, and unapologetically cinematic. As Stanley Goodspeed would say: “I’m sick of these double-parking bastards.” Don’t let your movie library be a double-parking bastard. Buy the disc. Turn up the volume. And enjoy the ride to Alcatraz.

The 1080p transfer of the film captures the distinct texture of 1990s cinematography. Unlike modern films which rely heavily on digital intermediate and green screen, The Rock was shot on film by cinematographer John Schwartzman. The Blu-ray preserves the film grain, giving the image a textured, organic feel that high-budget blockbusters often lack today.