Forbidden Planet

In the 23rd century, Commander John Adams and his crew travel to Altair IV to investigate a vanished expedition, where they find only scientist Dr. Morbius, his daughter Altaira, and Robby the Robot—and discover that a deadly unseen force is still at work.

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09/29/2026

4K UHD — Forbidden Planet (09/29/2026)

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Arrow Video releases Forbidden Planet on Limited Edition 4K UHD and Blu-ray September 29, 2026. The release features a brand-new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative in the original 2.55:1 CinemaScope aspect ratio, Dolby Vision, restored original Perspecta stereo, new commentary and extensive archival extras.

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StudioMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Arrow Video

Year1956

RatingG

Runtime1H 38M

GenresScience Fiction, Adventure, Thriller

DirectorFred M. Wilcox

StarringWalter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly, Richard Anderson

Forbidden Planet