You can watch Timothée Chalamet’s charming chocolatier in UHD very soon. More on the Wonka 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD release here.
Paul King’s charming, thoroughly lovely Wonka has been doing well for itself. The film, which debuted in cinemas in December, has just crossed the $500m mark at the global box office.
The film follows a young Willy Wonka as he arrives in Europe with a head full of dreams and chocolate recipes. He faces a gang of rival chocolatiers, but nothing can come between Willy and his sweeties, it seems.
The film was critically acclaimed, with many praising Chalamet’s performance and King’s direction. Our own Simon Brew found the film “flat-out brilliant, brimming with magic, confidence, colour and life.” You can read more about his feelings on the film here.
If you’re itching for a rewatch but would rather do so from the comfort of your home, we have some good news for you.
From 22nd January, you can buy and rent Wonka digitally, but if you’re willing to wait, the film is yours to own on disc on 4th March in the UK. Ireland gets the disc a little early on 1st March.
You can pre-order Wonka here, if you wish.
Here’s a list of the scrumptious bonus features included on the disc release:
Unwrapping Wonka: Paul King’s Vision
· Revered director Paul King takes you on a deep dive into his experience adapting the beloved story of Wonka.
The Whimsical Music of Wonka
· Composer Joby Talbot and songwriter Neil Hannon take you into the studio to illuminate the craft behind the wondrous songs of the film.
Welcome to Wonka Land
· Production designer Nathan Crowley and the rest of the “Wonka” crew discuss creating the magical sets that transport audiences to the worlds of the film.
Hats Off to Wonka
· Costume designer Lindy Hemming breaks down the inspiration and intention behind each of the character’s wonderful costumes.
Wonka’s Chocolatier
· Chocolatier Gabriella Cugno provides an in-depth look at the creation of the beautiful chocolates seen in Wonka.
That’s quite a delectable selection, we’re sure you’ll agree. If you like films on discs, you can find a detailed list of confirmed UK release dates for 2024’s DVD and Blu-rays in our handy guide.
