Edgar Wright Reveals Scott Pilgrim vs. The World 4K UHD In The Works

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Co-writer/director Edgar Wright has confirmed that a new 4K Ultra HD release of the cult classic Scott Pilgrim vs. The World is currently in the works. Based on Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels of the same name, the story centers on the titular slacker musician as he faces off against the League of Evil Exes for the right to date the mysterious and alluring Ramona Flowers. Michael Cera leads an ensemble cast that includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jason Schwartzman, Brandon Routh, Chris Evans, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Ellen Wong, and Brie Larson.

After getting his hands on a pre-release copy of the first novel in the series, Wright became interested in developing an adaptation and was hired by Universal to do so on the heels of Shaun of the Dead's international success. Production commenced from March-August 2009, though the film underwent reshoots three months ahead of its release when O'Malley and Wright elected to change the film's ending. Test audience reactions were divided, so the duo changed it to better fit the ending of the graphic novels. Released in summer 2019, the romantic action-comedy scored rave reviews from critics and audiences alike but was a box office disappointment, only bringing in $49 million against its $60 million budget, but it has maintained a large cult following in the years since its release.

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After a decade of amassing more fans, Universal planned to bring Scott Pilgrim back to theaters for a special 4K Dolby re-release last August to coincide with the film's 10th anniversary, only to delay those plans due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 4k remaster finally hit theaters with Dolby Vision on April 30, and Wright revealed that the film screenings would extend to AMC Theaters and other chains this weekend. When asked whether a new 4K UHD home release would come to fruition following the re-release, Wright responded to a fan on Twitter that something is in the works but couldn't give details at this time.

Though it's received a few different Blu-ray releases over the past decade, fans have yet to be able to get their hands on a proper 4K version of the film they can watch at home, marking this an exciting possible development. One of the biggest areas of praise from both critics and audiences alike over the years has been Wright's directorial style and the visual effects in the film. Given that some people are still hesitant to head to theaters right now, it would be a nice treat for both longtime fans and those curious about the film to get to see that crisp remaster from the comfort of their couches.

With the remaster currently in theaters, chances are fans will have to wait a bit for details about the home media release. But with Wright remaining an attentive communicator with fans on social media and frequently announcing news for his projects on Twitter, fans can certainly trust when he says details will be coming soon. For now, audiences can at least head back to their local theater and catch the brilliance that is Scott Pilgrim vs. The World this weekend.