Criterion’s New Wes Anderson 10-Film 4K Blu-Ray Collection Is 50% Off

Enthusiasts of Wes Anderson can enjoy substantial savings on the newly released Criterion Collection box set, which includes 4K UHD restorations of 10 films by the celebrated director. The Wes Anderson Archive debuted on September 30 with a steep $500 MSRP; however, due to the Criterion holiday discount at Amazon and Barnes & Noble, enthusiasts can seize The Wes Anderson Archive for only $250. This 50% price cut will remain until December 7–unless it becomes sold out beforehand.

At the price of $250, the 10 films are priced at $25 each, which is comparable to the typical 4K Blu-ray in the deal. However, given that merely two of the films included in The Wes Anderson Archive are sold separately on 4K Blu-ray, this collection is your exclusive choice. The $250 cost seems even more appealing when one considers the overall price of acquiring all the films on standard Blu-ray currently (approximately $213). Additionally, this collection provides you with 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray versions of all 10 films, featuring The Grand Budapest Hotel, Moonrise Kingdom, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Royal Tenenbaums, alongside other distinct films from Anderson.

Wes Anderson: The Criterion Collection

The French Dispatch and Isle of Dogs were introduced to the Criterion Collection on September 30. Both films are currently available for 50% off, including the 4K Blu-ray versions for $25 each.

• The French Dispatch (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Isle of Dogs (4K) — $25 ($50)

You can also get 50% off individual Blu-ray versions of all but one film in The Wes Anderson Archive. As of this writing, Fantastic Mr. Fox is the sole title not on discount for $20. However, as mentioned, one would spend over $200 for the 10 films, so if you’re cultivating a Wes Anderson collection, the box set is more logical. If you already own some of the features in the collection, you might want to consider the Blu-ray versions of Isle of Dogs and The French Dispatch, as both launched alongside the 4K versions and are available for $20 each.

The Criterion Collection Wes Anderson Blu-ray Versions:

• Bottle Rocket (1996) — $20 ($40)
• Rushmore (1998) — $20 ($40)
• The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — $20 ($40)
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) — $20 ($40)
• The Darjeeling Limited (2007) — $20 ($40)
• Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) — $32.77 ($40)
• Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — $20 ($40)
• The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) — $20 ($40)
• Isle of Dogs (2018) — $20 ($40)
• The French Dispatch (2021) — $20 ($40)

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Wes Anderson’s movies possess a unique aesthetic and ambiance. The filmmaker frequently employs centered composition to narrate a tale, imbuing his works with a dramatic and intimate atmosphere, adorning each scene with decor and attire that exude a stylish, vintage-artisanal essence. The soundtracks are also largely influenced by previous decades, as Anderson often incorporates tunes from the 1960s and 1970s to enhance a scene. Moreover, Anderson has helmed two stop-motion animated films, included in this compilation, which exhibit an intensified version of his whimsical directing approach.

The Wes Anderson Archive isn’t the most expensive collection in the Criterion Collection lineup that’s currently offered at 50% off. That distinction belongs to the vast CC40: The Criterion Collection. Unveiled last year, this standard Blu-ray set comprises 40 films. The roster showcases a diverse array of classic and modern cinema, each accompanied by a variety of special features, and bundled in premium packaging. It also includes a beautifully illustrated 216-page book with essays by critics, scholars, and writers on the contained films. If you appreciate arthouse films, this is the set to acquire, provided you have the means. You’ll receive critically acclaimed works such as Sunday Bloody Sunday, Do the Right Thing, and Repo Man, alongside genre-defining features like Night of the Living Dead and Persona.

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Numerous additional Criterion box sets are also deserving of exploration. Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Collection, 1954-1975 presents an exquisite box set featuring 15 timeless films. It boasts high-quality, showcase-ready packaging along with a unique hardcover book. Typically priced at $225, enthusiasts of Godzilla can acquire this set for only $112.48 while supplies endure.

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Criterion Collection Film Box Sets at 50% Off

Among other prominent Criterion box sets on offer are Bruce Lee’s Greatest Hits, Jackie Chan: Rise of a Superstar, and Once Upon a Time in China, all available for $62.48 each. There are also substantial discounts on Kurosawa’s Yojimbo & Sanjuro in 4K, The Samurai Trilogy on Blu-ray, and the 6-film collection of Lone Wolf and Cub.

• Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits Box Set (5 Movies) — $62.48 ($125)
• CC40: The Criterion Collection 40-Film Box Set — $400 ($800)
• Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Collection, 1954-1975 (15 Movies) — $112.48 ($225)
• Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar Box Set (6 Movies) — $62.48 ($125)
• Lone Wolf and Cub Box Set (6 Movies) — $50 ($100)
• Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (5 Movies) — $62.48 ($125)
• Police Story / Police Story 2 — $25 ($50)
• The Samurai Trilogy — $35 ($70)
• The Wes Anderson Archive (4K) — $250 ($500)
• Three Musketeers / Four Musketeers (4K) — $35 ($70)
• Yojimbo & Sanjuro: Two Kurosawa Samurai Films (4K) — $40 ($80)