Arrow Video will release The Cannonball Run Collection on 4K UHD on January 12, 2027 in North America. The Cannonball Run Collection is a 2-disc Limited Edition with new 4K restorations in Dolby Vision. Hal Needham directed The Cannonball Run (1981) and The Cannonball Run II (1984).
The Cannonball Run Collection films and cast
Burt Reynolds, Dom De Luise and Jack Elam star in The Cannonball Run. Farrah Fawcett, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr also star in The Cannonball Run. Roger Moore, Adrienne Barbeau and Jackie Chan appear across The Cannonball Run and The Cannonball Run II. Shirley Maclaine and Frank Sinatra also appear across The Cannonball Run and The Cannonball Run II.
About The Cannonball Run (1981)
Inspired by the experiences of Needham and writer Brock Yates in a real-life transcontinental auto race, The Cannonball Run sees JJ McClure (Reynolds) and Victor Prinzim (Dom De Luise) as contestants in a free-for-all scramble to see who can drive across America from sea to shining sea in the shortest time possible. No rules, no regulations: fastest time wins. Disguising a Dodge van as an ambulance, complete with doctor (Jack Elam) and patient (Farrah Fawcett) to ward off state troopers trying to stop them from speeding, JJ and Victor head off on a mad-cap dash for the finish line against a star-studded cast of wacky racers. A smash hit on release, it was followed by a sequel in which the competitors returned to race again and see who could take the trophy.
The Cannonball Run Collection 4K restorations and audio
The 4K restorations of The Cannonball Run and The Cannonball Run II come from the original film elements. The Cannonball Run Collection has 2 discs, with one film on each in 4K (2160p) and Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible).
The Cannonball Run and The Cannonball Run II have original restored lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio options. The Cannonball Run also has a stereo option. The Cannonball Run and The Cannonball Run II have optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
The Cannonball Run Collection commentaries and extras
Jon Spira and Nick Helm recorded a new audio commentary for The Cannonball Run and another for The Cannonball Run II. Spira is a filmmaker and historian. Helm is an actor and comedian.
Needham and producer Albert. S. Ruddy recorded an archive audio commentary for The Cannonball Run. Film historian Nathaniel Thompson recorded an archive audio commentary for The Cannonball Run II.
Disc 1 of The Cannonball Run Collection includes From Sea to Shining Sea, a look at the cross country car race in film by film historian Andrew Nette. Archive audio interviews on disc 1 feature Needham, Martin and Davis and date from production of The Cannonball Run.
The Cannonball Run Collection packaging
The Cannonball Run Collection has a reversible sleeve with original and newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr. Priscilla Page wrote new material for the collectors’ booklet in The Cannonball Run Collection, alongside select archival material.
The Cannonball Run Collection 4K UHD release details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Label | Arrow Video |
| Films | The Cannonball Run (1981) and The Cannonball Run II (1984) |
| Director | Hal Needham |
| Format | 4K UHD (2 discs, one film on each) |
| Edition | Limited Edition (2-Disc 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition) |
| Packaging | Reversible sleeve and collectors’ booklet |
| Video | 4K restorations from the original film elements, 4K (2160p), Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) |
| Audio, The Cannonball Run | Original restored lossless mono, stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround |
| Audio, The Cannonball Run II | Original restored lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround |
| Subtitles | Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Markets | UK, US and Canada |
| Release date | January 12, 2027 in North America; January 11, 2027 in the UK |
| Pre-order | Arrow Video (UK and US), hmv (UK) and Amazon |
The Cannonball Run Collection special features
The Cannonball Run Collection includes these special features:
- 2-DISC 4K ULTRA HD LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
- Brand new 4K restorations of both films from the original film elements
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Pye Parr
- Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing by Priscilla Page, plus select archival material
- DISC 1 – THE CANNONBALL RUN
- 4K (2160p) Ultra High Definition Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original restored lossless mono, stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio options
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker & historian Jon Spira (director of Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise & Fall of the Great British Stuntman) with actor/comedian Nick Helm
- Archive audio commentary by director Hal Needham and producer Albert. S. Ruddy
- From Sea to Shining Sea, a look at the cross country car race in film by film historian Andrew Nette
- Archive audio interviews with director Hal Needham and stars Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr recorded during production of the film
- Trailers
- Original pressbook
- Image gallery
- DISC 2 – THE CANNONBALL RUN II
- 4K (2160p) Ultra High Definition Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
- Original restored lossless mono and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio options
- Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker Jon Spira and actor/comedian Nick Helm
- Archive audio commentary by film historian Nathaniel Thompson
- Theatrical trailer
- Original pressbook
- Image gallery
The Cannonball Run Collection arrives on 4K UHD from Arrow Video on January 12, 2027 in North America. Arrow Video, hmv and Amazon have pre-orders open now.
