Disney has officially announced that Frankenweenie will be available on Blu-ray and DVD early next year. We have all of the release details, a list of bonus features, and cover artwork.

Similar to recent Disney home releases, Tim Burton's Frankenweenie will be offered as a 4-disc Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital and a 2-disc Blu-ray/DVD combo pack. Both versions will be available starting on January 8th, with the 4-disc combo priced at $49.99. As usual, expect this release to cost less online and at most retail outlets. Amazon.com is currently offering the 4-disc version as a pre-order for $34.99.

In terms of bonus features, the 4-disc combo pack includes a number of shorts and other items not seen in the 2-disc version:

4-Disc Bonus Features:

  • All New Original Short: "Captain Sparky vs The Flying Saucers"—An exciting all-new short featuring Victor and Sparky's home movie.
  • "Miniatures In Motion: Bringing 'Frankenweenie' To Life"—Viewers get an in-depth tour of the London set that includes never-before-seen footage showcasing the hundreds of artists who worked on the film.
  • "Frankenweenie" Touring Exhibit—Allows audiences to explore the artistry of the film's puppets, sets and props in a showcase that's traveling the world.
  • "Frankenweenie" Original Live Action Short—Burton's original live-action short film.
  • Music Video—"Pet Sematary" performed by Plain White T's

2-Disc Bonus Features:  (Also included on 4-disc version)

  • "Captain Sparky vs The Flying Saucers"
  • "Miniatures In Motion: Bringing 'Frankenweenie' To Life"
  • "Frankenweenie" Touring Exhibit
  • "Frankenweenie" (original Live-Action Short)
  • "Pet Sematary" Music Video performed by Plain White T's

Sources: Blu-ray.com / The HD Room