The Untouchables (1987) 4K Ultra HD SteelBook Editions Announced as BETA AXE #1 from Zavvi

Zavvi is releasing The Untouchables (1987) in three new 4K SteelBook editions. It marks the first release of BETA AXE, the retailer’s newly introduced physical media label.
Film Overview
The Untouchables (1987) is directed by Brian De Palma and written by David Mamet. The film follows federal agent Eliot Ness as he builds a small team to take on Al Capone during Prohibition. The cast includes Kevin Costner, Robert De Niro, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia, Patricia Clarkson, and Charles Martin Smith.
Editions and Packaging
Zavvi is releasing The Untouchables (1987) across three separate 4K SteelBook editions. The lineup includes a numbered Deluxe Edition with the most extensive set of physical extras, a numbered Collector’s Edition with a curated selection of items, and a Solus SteelBook edition for collectors who want the SteelBook on its own.
The Untouchables Zavvi Exclusive Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook
This edition is limited and numbered to 1,200 copies. Each set arrives in a premium display box and includes the following items:
- Limited & Numbered Deluxe Collector’s Box – 0001-1200
- Matching Numbered Collector’s Editions – 0001-1200
- Luxury magnetic-closure collector’s box with satin finish, textured embossing, and spot gloss detailing
- Collector’s Edition premium slipcase with exclusive artwork, gloss, and textured embossing
- Zavvi exclusive 4K UHD SteelBook with acetate O-Ring
- Pendant and key replica set
- 1664 Racine matchbook replica
- Eliot Ness identification card
- Prohibition-era drinks token
- Two perfect-bound photo booklets in A5 and A6 formats
- Collector’s “ledger” folder
- Exclusive numbering sticker
- Six character art cards
- Six concept art cards
- Vintage-style restaurant photograph
- Premium foil-stamped envelope
The SteelBook artwork uses a newspaper print look inspired by Prohibition-era Chicago, paired with halftone textures and a subtle vintage street map.
The Untouchables Zavvi Exclusive Collector's Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook
This edition is individually numbered from 1201 to 2400. Numbers 0001 through 1200 are reserved for the Deluxe edition.
Included items are:
- Limited & Numbered Collector’s Box – 1201-2400
- Collector’s Edition premium slipcase with exclusive artwork, gloss, and textured embossing
- Zavvi exclusive 4K UHD SteelBook with acetate O-Ring
- 1664 Racine matchbook replica
- Eliot Ness identification card
- Perfect-bound photo booklet
- Collector’s “ledger” folder
- Exclusive numbering sticker
- Six character art cards
- Six concept art cards
- Vintage-style restaurant photograph
- Premium foil-stamped envelope
The Untouchables Zavvi Exclusive 4K UHD Steelbook
This edition is limited to 600 copies and only includes the Zavvi exclusive 4K UHD SteelBook with acetate O-Ring.
Release Date and Availability
Zavvi is targeting Q2 2026 to release The Untouchables 4K Steelbook. It is currently available to pre-order.
Pre-order links
Join the discussion

Physical media enthusiast covering Blu-ray & 4K UHD releases.