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'Firestarter' Reignites on Collector's Edition Blu-ray with Alternate Ending and Exclusive Content


Blumhouse's explosive new adaptation of the classic Stephen King fiery thriller Firestarter is currently streaming exclusively on Peacock, but we've learned today that it'll be arriving on home video formats later this month.


Firestarter reignites as a Digital offering on June 12th, followed by Collector's Edition Blu-ray and DVD on June 28th, 2022 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.


The home video release of Firestarter will feature a never-before-seen alternate ending and exclusive bonus content, which includes deleted and extended scenes, gag reel, and a feature commentary with the director.


Bonus features on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital:

  • Alternate Ending*

  • Deleted and Extended Scenes*

  • Gag Reel*

  • A Kinetic Energy – Filmmakers and cast discuss how stars Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong worked closely with director Keith Thomas to bring this new FIRESTARTER to life.

  • Spark a Fire – A look at how the story and themes of Firestarter were adapted from the famous novel.

  • Igniting Firestarter – A behind-the-scenes look at how some of Firestarter’s most extreme fire effects and stunts were accomplished.

  • Power Struggle – A breakdown of the physical stunts and practical effects that came together to craft the fight scene between Rainbird and Vicky.

  • Feature Commentary with Director Keith Thomas*

*Exclusive to Blu-ray, DVD and Digital


From producers Jason Blum (Halloween Kills, The Invisible Man) and Akiva Goldsman (Doctor Sleep) and director Keith Thomas (The Vigil), Firestarter stars Zac Efron (The Greatest Showman, The Disaster Artist), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (IT: Chapter II), Sydney Lemmon ("Succession", "Fear the Walking Dead"), Gloria Reuben ("Mr. Robot", "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit"), Kurtwood Smith ("That ‘70’s Show", "24"), John Beasley (The Purge: Anarchy) and Michael Greyeyes ("True Detective").


In this suspenseful thriller, "Protected by her parents (Efron and Lemmon), Charlie (Armstrong) has lived her childhood on the run and has kept her extraordinary pyrokinetic powers in check. But now that she’s turning 11, the flames are harder to control, and sinister forces are seeking to capture her. Charlie must learn to embrace the fire from within and fight to control it in order to protect her family and freedom."


Firestarter was adapted by Scott Teems (Halloween Kills, Rectify) and features a score by the legendary John Carpenter and his frequent collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies.


Teems is also an executive producer alongside Ryan Turek, Gregory Lessans, Martha De Laurentiis, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.


The film debuted in theaters on May 13th, where it burned up $13 million at the worldwide box office.





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