Christmas is fast approaching, and this holiday season, why not give the most important people in your lives the gift of a great movie or TV show?
Paramount Home Entertainment was generous enough to let us take a closer look at some of their best 2022 offerings, meaning we've been able to get hands-on with all the products you'll find below. As a result, we can promise you that these are must-have items, even if you're just looking to treat yourselves!
From instant classics like Top Gun: Maverick and The Addams Family to epic box sets for franchises like Star Trek, Indiana Jones, and Yellowstone, they're offering a whole heap of awesome titles that can fit any budget.
We know that's important these days, and we're sure your loved ones will be very happy to find any or all of these under the tree this holiday season. Each of these is currently available from major retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, so be sure to hunt them down Jack Ryan-style before December 25 rolls around...
Top Gun: Maverick Collectable 4K Steelbook
After more than thirty years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete "Maverick: Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to 'Top Gun' to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, "Goose." Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialized mission, which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it.
Why We Love It: With over 80 minutes of bonus content, this gorgeous SteelBook is an essential purchase for any fans of the hit action franchise. The biggest movie of 2022 is also arguably the best one, and watching those jaw-dropping ariel stunts in 4K is a true sight to behold.
Yellowstone: The Dutton Collection Limited Edition Gift Set
The first four seasons of the critically acclaimed series Yellowstone recounts the epic story of the Dutton family, who control the largest ranch in the contiguous United States. Headed by John Dutton (Academy Award winner Kevin Costner), the family faces an onslaught of attacks both from within and a world of vicious greed on the outside.
Secrets, lies, dangerous liaisons and escalating violence create high stakes drama at every turn. Land developers, politicians, an Indian reservation, oil and lumbar corporations all want a piece of the billions on the line. It’s what America has come to, a wild ride through the eyes of a family that will stop at nothing to protect its legacy.
Why We Love It: After arriving just in time for the season 5 premiere of Yellowstone, we can't think of a better gift for anyone currently enjoying the series on Paramount+. As well as including the first four seasons and prequel series, 1883, this Gift Set comes with custom drink coasters and a whopping 16 hours of bonus material!
Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection
From legendary filmmakers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, comes one of the greatest movie franchises of all time in 4K Ultra HD. Collected together, all four original Indiana Jones movies have been visually remastered with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, and state of the art Dolby Atmos for optimum picture and sound quality. Dive into the spectacular stunts and groundbreaking effects with seven hours of special features on one disc. Spanning the globe, on death-defying archeological endeavors, if adventure has a name...it must be Indiana Jones.
Why We Love It: Hot on the heels of the first trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny being released, is there any better time than now to revisit the classic movies that started it all? With all four instalments in 4K, this stunning set features four SteelBooks as well, making it the ultimate collector's edition.
Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture 6-Movie Collection
All six original Star Trek big-screen adventures come to 4K Ultra-HD in one must-have collection. Starring the original series cast, including William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, and James Doohan, all have been remastered with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision for optimum picture quality from their original film elements.
This new collection includes Star Trek: The Motion Picture - The Director's Edition, in addition to the original theatrical cut, as well as the Director’s Cut of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Packed with hours of special features, it is an essential Star Trek collection for fans and beyond!
Why We Love It: This set marks the first time these movies have been available in 4K Ultra-HD in one collection, and we'd say that the director's cut alone makes it worth picking up! Throw in the fact each movie has been remastered, and this is the best possible way to experience these classics over the holiday season.
The Addams Family
In 4K Ultra-HD with more Mamushka - creepier, spookier, kookier, altogether ookier! The big-screen debut of everyone’s favorite frightening family is packed with plenty of treats, tricks and turns in this limited edition, collectible steelbook that includes director Barry Sonnenfeld’s extended version of the movie, the original theatrical cut, and an assortment of fun special-features.
Why We Love It: Netflix's Wednesday has been a huge hit, putting The Addams Family back on the map. Now, you can head back to where it all started with the 1991 classic starring Christina Ricci (who plays Ms. Marilyn Thornhill in the show) as the original Wednesday. This movie is an absolute blast!
Jack Ryan 5-Movie Collection
Own the ultimate Jack Ryan 4K Ultra-HD Collection! Featuring all 5 films in UHD together for the first time, this all-new collection includes The Hunt For Red October, Patriot Games, Clear And Preset Danger, The Sum Of All Fears, and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. Loaded with action-packed bonus features, it’s a must-have for all Jack Ryan fans!
Why We Love It: This star-studded box set includes takes on Jack Ryan from Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Chris Pine, and more, and we loved seeing what each of them brought to the role. If you're a fan of the TV series, we can't recommend revisiting these strongly enough as they're all just as fun and action-packed.
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Season One & Season Two
Season One: When CIA analyst Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) is pulled from the safety of his desk job and catapulted into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, he must race to stop a terrorist’s plans for a massive attack against the U.S. and her allies. From Executive Producers John Krasinski, Carlton Cuse (Lost), Graham Roland (Fringe ), and Michael Bay, the first season of Jack Ryan includes all 8 episodes on 2 discs plus 4 deleted scenes from the pulse-pounding mission that started it all. Abbie Cornish, Wendell Pierce, Dina Shihabi, and John Hoogenakker also star.
Season Two: In the second season of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, after tracking a potentially suspicious shipment of illegal arms in the Venezuelan jungle, CIA Officer Jack Ryan, portrayed by John Krasinski (A Quiet Place), heads down to South America to investigate. As Jack's investigation threatens to uncover a far-reaching conspiracy, the President of Venezuela launches a counter-attack that hits home for Jack, leading him and his fellow operatives on a global mission spanning the United States, UK, Russia, and Venezuela to unravel the President's nefarious plot and bring stability to a country on the brink of chaos.
Why We Love It: With season 3 heading to Prime Video later this month, now is the perfect time to get all caught up with John Krasinski's take on Jack Ryan. With brand new deleted scenes and a wonderful slipcover presentation, watching the tough as nails CIA analyst's adventures sounds like a pretty damn great holiday season to us.
Reacher Season One
When retired Military Police Officer Jack Reacher is arrested for a murder he did not commit, he finds himself in the middle of a deadly conspiracy full of dirty cops, shady businessmen and scheming politicians. With nothing but his wits, he must figure out what is happening in Margrave, Georgia. The first season of Reacher is based on the international bestseller “Killing Floor” by Lee Child. Experience every action-packed episode and go behind the scenes with all-new special features!
Why We Love It: One of the year's best TV shows, Reacher is finally available on 4K, and with season 2 already confirmed by Prime Video, this is the ideal gift for the action fan in your life (though we'd recommend treating yourself to it as well). With a whopping 30 minutes of deleted scenes, this is an absolute must-buy.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Complete Series (2012)
Mutants Rule! Emerging from their hidden lair in the sewers, teenage bros Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo and Raphael face off against the most dangerous baddies and the most delicious pizza in New York City! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are martial arts masters-in-training on a mission to defeat all enemies, protect the innocent, and make it home in time to chill. With the help of powerful pals like April O’Neil, Casey Jones, and Ice Cream Kitty – plus the expert teachings of Sensei Splinter – it’s bros vs. foes when the heroes in a half shell take on Shredder, the Kraang, and the Foot Clan - one awesome attack at a time!
Why We Love It: It's the classic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, so what is there not to love? With all 124 available in one place, any fans of the franchise will thank you for this epic DVD box set, particularly as it lands ahead of the franchise's 30th anniversary in 2024. We love everything about this one.