The Andromeda Strain (1971) is a science fiction thriller directed by Robert Wise, based on Michael Crichton’s novel of the same name. The film stars Arthur Hill as Dr. Jeremy Stone, James Olson as Dr. Mark Hall, Kate Reid as Dr. Ruth Leavitt, and David Wayne as Dr. Charles Dutton. Produced by Universal Pictures, it is known for its realistic depiction of a scientific response to a biological crisis.

The story follows a team of scientists investigating a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism that arrives on Earth via a crashed satellite. The organism, dubbed the "Andromeda Strain," quickly wipes out a small town in New Mexico. The team, working in a top-secret underground lab called Wildfire, races against time to analyze and contain the pathogen before it mutates or spreads further, threatening all of humanity.

The Andromeda Strain was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Art Direction and Best Film Editing) and is praised for its scientific accuracy and tense atmosphere.

Aided by innovative visual effects by Douglas Trumbull (2001: A Space Odyssey; Silent Running) and an unforgettable avant-garde electronic music score by Gil Mellé (The Sentinel), Wise’s suspense classic still haunts to this day and is presented here in a stunning 4K restoration from the original negative.

Product Features and 4K Ultra HD Limited Edition Contents include a 4K restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films, a 4K (2160p) Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), original lossless mono audio, optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and an audio commentary by critic Bryan Reesman.

Additional extras include A New Strain of Science Fiction, an appreciation by critic Kim Newman; The Andromeda Strain: Making the Film, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau featuring interviews with director Robert Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding; A Portrait of Michael Crichton, an archival featurette from 2001 directed by Laurent Bouzereau featuring an interview with Michael Crichton; a Cinescript Gallery with highlights from the annotated and illustrated shooting script by Nelson Gidding; theatrical trailer, TV spots and radio spots; an image gallery; an illustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing by Peter Tonguette and select archive material; and a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Corey Brickley.