Mill Creek Entertainment and Indigo Entertainment (United Kingdom) are bringing the entire Ultraman superhero library from Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd to blu-ray this October. Indigo, on behalf of Tsuburaya, has developed a unique licensing deal with Mill Creek to bring this iconic property back to North America that includes both physical and digital distribution rights for theUltramancatalog which includes classic TV series which have been newly remastered in high definition, recent theatrical feature films and almost everything produced throughout the last 50 years. Over 1100 episodes and 20 films spanning 50 years of Tsuburaya Productions' global franchise are included in this landmark release of theUltramanlibrary.
Mill Creek Entertainment’s debut releases from this deal will be limited edition SteelBook® complete series releases of Ultra Q andUltramanon Blu-ray on July 25, 2025 for $49.98 each. Complete series Blu-ray releases in standard packaging will also be made available at the same time for $39.98 each.
Each release will contain stunning high definition video with DTS-HD Master Audio of the original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles. Digital redemption will also be available via Mill Creek Entertainment’s streaming service, movieSPREE. You can now watch a free 10-minute SPREEview of the first episodes ofUltra QandUltramanrightnow.
“These first two series are what kicked off the worldwide phenomenon ofUltraman,” says Jeff Hayne, VP of Content Acquisitions for Mill Creek. “Ultraman’s success paved the way for other popular tokusatsu franchises including Kamen Rider and Super Sentai which influenced the spawning ofTeenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesandMighty Morphin Power Rangers.”
“We are excited to bring theUltramancatalog to North American audiences through a multi-faceted release model spanning Blu-ray and DVD plus various TVOD, SVOD and AVOD digital outlets,” states Barrett Evans, VP of Marketing for Mill Creek. “In tandem with the classic series, we will also be releasing the more recent series and films to appease fans of both classic and modernUltraman.”
“Ultramanis a revolution in television history - a landmark property and record-breaking global phenomenon. The original series heralded a new age of quality adventure and special effects for children’s entertainment. Now, through Indigo’s unique relationship with Tsuburaya, we are delighted to be partnering with Mill Creek Entertainment in repositioning the legendaryUltramanfor both new and old audiences alike,” says David Lawley, MD of Indigo Entertainment.
The original seriesUltra Qwas one of the most expensive television series ever produced in Japan and a raging success. Originally airing in 1966, it spawned a revolution in “Ultra” content that has seen series after series, movies and merchandising created; and originated a landmark global phenomenon.
The classicUltramanlive television series of the 1960s and 70s, produced by Tsuburaya Productions, established new heights of quality adventure and special effects-driven entertainment and built a worldwide audience for the property. Hailing from the distant Nebula M78,Ultramanis a sleek silvery being who protects Earth and the human race from an endless array of invading aliens and terrifying monsters together with the crew of the Earth-based defense force using advanced high-tech weapons and vehicles.Ultramanbattles monsters that cause endless mayhem and destruction on Earth. With the ability to extend his height to over 150 feet,Ultramanmelds with a human and only emerges in times of extreme danger to save people and the Earth. The popularity ofUltraman-and the aliens and monsters– has enabled the series to persist to this day, generating over $50 million per year in toys and merchandise in Japan.
Mill Creek Entertainment has established itself as the leading independent home entertainment studio in North America. From special edition Complete TV Series releases includingThe Shield,Married…With Children, andRoseanne, to special edition SteelBook® release ofMothraand an entire lineup of Retro VHS-style movies on Blu-ray, Mill Creek’s extensive catalog contains both mainstream and cult entertainment offerings that have exceeded performance expectations at retail despite the declining packaged media industry reports.
