8 best universal studios movies on dvds

Universal Studios has released a variety of movies on DVD, including those related to anime, manga, and other featured categories. While Universal Studios is not primarily known for anime or manga productions, they have distributed and released DVDs of various anime and manga-related films and series. Some notable examples include:

  1. "Dragon Ball Z" Series: Universal Studios has distributed DVD releases of the popular "Dragon Ball Z" anime series, which is based on Akira Toriyama's manga. These DVDs typically include various sagas and episodes from the series.

  2. "Naruto" Series: Universal Studios has also released DVDs of the "Naruto" anime series, which is adapted from Masashi Kishimoto's manga. These DVDs include episodes and story arcs from the series.

  3. "Cowboy Bebop: The Movie" (Cowboy Bebop: Knockin' on Heaven's Door): Universal Studios released the DVD of this iconic anime movie that takes place within the "Cowboy Bebop" universe, known for its unique blend of jazz, action, and sci-fi elements.

  4. "Afro Samurai": Universal Studios distributed DVDs of "Afro Samurai," an anime series featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the voice of the main character. It's known for its stylized animation and action-packed storyline.

  5. "Appleseed" Series: Universal Studios has released DVDs of the "Appleseed" anime movies, which are based on Masamune Shirow's manga.These films are known for their futuristic sci-fi themes and high-quality animation.

  6. "The Boondocks" Series: Although not traditional anime, Universal Studios has distributed DVDs of "The Boondocks," an animated series with an anime-inspired art style, known for its satirical social commentary.

Universal Studios may also have released DVDs of other animated movies and TV series that fall under different genres, including family-friendly animated films, sci-fi, fantasy, and more.

Please note that the availability of these DVDs may vary by region and over time, as new releases and reissues may occur. You can check Universal Studios' official website or reputable online retailers for the most up-to-date information on their DVD releases related to anime, manga, and other genres.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best universal studios movies on dvds on the market
  

Universal Classic Monsters Collection

Universal Studios

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From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters Collection showcases 6 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. Starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that they made famous, these original films set the standard for a new horror genre with revolutionary makeup, mood-altering cinematography and groundbreaking special effects. Featuring over 10 hours of revealing bonus features, each film has been digitally remastered for an unforgettable classic monster experience.



Bonus Content:

Disc 1 - Dracula (1931):

  • The Road to Dracula
  • Lugosi: The Dark Prince
  • Dracula Archives
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Alternate Score by Phillip Glass Performed by the Kronos Quartet
  • Feature Commentary with Film Historian David J. Skal
  • Feature Commentary with Steve Haberman, Screenwriter of Dracula: Dead and Loving It




  • Disc 2 - Frankenstein:

  • The Frankenstein Files: How Hollywood Made a Monster
  • Karloff: The Gentle Monster
  • Frankenstein Archives
  • Boo! A Short Film
  • Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer
  • Feature Commentary with Historian Sir Christopher Frayling
  • Theatrical Trailer




  • Disc 3 - The Bride of Frankenstein:

  • She's Alive! Creating The Bride of Frankenstein
  • The Bride of Frankenstein Archives
  • Feature Commentary with Scott MacQueen
  • Theatrical Trailer




  • Disc 4 - The Wolf Man:

  • Monster by Moonlight: An Original Documentary
  • The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth
  • Pure in Heart: the Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney, Jr.
  • He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
  • The Wolf Man Archives
  • Feature Commentary with Film Historian Tom Weaver
  • Theatrical Trailer




  • Disc 5 - The Invisible Man (1933):

  • Now You See Him: The Invisble Man Revealed
  • Production Photographs
  • Feature Commentary with Film Historian Rudy Behlmer




  • Disc 6 - The Mummy (1932):

  • Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed
  • He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
  • Unraveling The Legacy Of The Mummy
  • The Mummy Archives
  • Feature Commentary By Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns, And Brent Armstrong [On/Off]
  • Feature Commentary By Film Historian Paul M. Jensen.
  • Theatrical Trailer

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    Universal Classic Monsters Collection

    From the era of silent movies through present day, Universal Pictures has been regarded as the home of the monsters. The Universal Classic Monsters Collection showcases 6 of the most iconic monsters in motion picture history including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, The Invisible Man, The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. Starring Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains and Elsa Lanchester in the roles that they made famous, these original films set the standard for a new horror genre with revolutionary makeup, mood-altering cinematography and groundbreaking special effects. Featuring over 10 hours of revealing features, each film has been digitally remastered for an unforgettable classic monster experience.

    Classic Westerns, 10-Movie Collection: When Daltons Rode / The Virginian / Whispering Smith / The Spoilers / Comanche Territory / Sierra / Kansas Raiders / Tomahawk / Albuquerque / Texas Rangers Ride Again

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    When the Daltons Rode: When land-grabbers frame the Daltons for murder and seize their ranch, the brothers turn outlaw in this action-packed adventure starring Randolph Scott. Texas Rangers Ride Again: To investigate ranch foreman Joe Yuma’s (Anthony Quinn) cattle rustling racket, Texas Ranger Jim Kingston (John Howard) poses as a fugitive outlaw to infiltrate the crooked gang. The Spoilers (1942): John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich and Randolph Scott shine in this all-star adventure classic about gold and greed in an 1890s Alaskan boomtown. The Virginian (1946): Joel McCrea plays the iconic title role of a straight-shooting ranch hand who stands up to cattle kingpin Trampas (Brian Donlevy). Albuquerque: Cole Armin (Randolph Scott) aids a start-up stagecoach line threatened by Albuquerque’s domineering rail baron – his uncle! Whispering Smith: Railroad detective Whispering Smith (Alan Ladd) is torn between friendship and duty when his hot-headed buddy Murray Sinclair (Robert Preston) gets mixed up with train robbers. Comanche Territory: Jim Bowie’s (Macdonald Carey) mining rights negotiation gets complicated when a beautiful saloon owner (Maureen O’Hara) rouses the local townsfolk. Sierra: Horse wrangler Ring Hassard (Audie Murphy) rescues a woman who helps prove his fugitive father (Dean Jagger) innocent of murder. Kansas Raiders: Jesse James (Audie Murphy) and his brothers join William Quantrill (Brian Donlevy) and his vengeful raiders in an effort to save the Confederacy. Tomahawk: A frontier scout (Van Heflin) tries to head off a clash between the cavalry and the Indians when the government decides to build a wagon route through Sioux territory.

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    Classic Westerns, 10-Movie Collection:

    • When the Daltons Rode: When land-grabbers frame the Daltons for murder and seize their ranch, the brothers turn outlaw in this action-packed adventure starring Randolph Scott.
    • Texas Rangers Ride Again: To investigate ranch foreman Joe Yuma’s (Anthony Quinn) cattle rustling racket, Texas Ranger Jim Kingston (John Howard) poses as a fugitive outlaw to infiltrate the crooked gang.
    • The Spoilers (1942): John Wayne, Marlene Dietrich and Randolph Scott shine in this all-star adventure>
    • The Virginian (1946): Joel McCrea plays the iconic title role of a straight-shooting ranch hand who stands up to cattle kingpin Trampas (Brian Donlevy).
    • Albuquerque: Cole Armin (Randolph Scott) aids a start-up stagecoach line threatened by Albuquerque’s domineering rail baron – his uncle!

    Curious George Goes to a Birthday Party

    Universal Studios

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    Birthdays mean cakes, presents and parties, but most of all they mean friends! Join your best monkey pal, Curious George, for 8 episodes of his Daytime Emmy®-winning PBS KIDS® TV series as he takes a crack at a piñata, plans a surprise party and bakes a birthday treat. It’s time to celebrate when Curious George Goes to a Birthday Party!

    Mamma Mia! 2-Movie Collection

    Universal Studios

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    Mamma Mia! The Movie Sophie has just one wish to make her wedding perfect: to have her father walk her down the aisle. Now she just has to find out who he is...Join the music, laughter and fun of the irresistibly charming Mamma Mia! The Movie. Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast, including Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth - as well as up-and-comers Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper, in this musical celebration of mothers, daughters and fathers, and true loves lost and new ones found. Based on the Broadway smash-hit and filled with the ABBA songs you know and love, it's the feel-good experience that will have you singing and dancing over and over again. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Join the celebration, sing and dance, and discover how it all began! Ten years after Mamma Mia! The Movie premiered, you're invited back to the magical Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-new musical sequel based on the songs of ABBA. Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) is now pregnant, and like her mother Donna (Meryl Streep), she'll need to take risks. The film's original cast returns, with new additions including Lily James as a young Donna, Andy Garcia and Oscar winner Cher.



    Bonus Content:

    Disc 1 - Mamma Mia! The Movie:

  • Sing-Along
  • Deleted Musical Number: "The Name of the Game"
  • Feature Commentary with Director Phyllida Lloyd




  • Disc 2 - Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again:

  • Play with Sing-Along
  • Deleted Songs and Scenes with Commentary by Director/Screenplay Writer Ol Parker
  • Enhanced Sing-Alongs
  • The Story
  • Mamma Mia! Reunited
  • Playing Donna
  • Meeting Cher
  • Costumes and The Dynamos
  • Curtain Call
  • Today Interview with Cher & Judy Craymer
  • Feature Commentary with Director/Screenplay Writer Ol Parker
  • Feature Commentary with Producer Judy Craymer




  • Disc 3:

  • A Talented Trio: The Creators of Mamma Mia!
  • Christine Baranski and the Boys
  • Breaking Down "Voulez-Vous"
  • More of "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!"
  • Meryl's Big Number
  • VH1 10 Most Excellent Things: Mamma Mia!
  • Behind the Scenes with Amanda
  • On Location in Greece
  • Gimme Gimme Gimme Even More!

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    Mamma Mia! 2-Movie Collection

    Sophie has just one wish to make her wedding perfect: to have her father walk her down the aisle. Now she just has to find out who he is...Join the music, laughter and fun of the irresistibly charming Mamma Mia! The Movie. Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep leads an all-star cast, including Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth - as well as up-and-comers Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper, in this musical celebration of mothers, daughters and fathers, and true loves lost and new ones found. Based on the Broadway smash-hit and filled with the ABBA songs you know and love, it's the feel-good experience that will have you singing and dancing over and over again.

    Abbott & Costello: Universal Pictures Collection

    Universal Studios

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    Get ready to laugh out loud with the most popular comedy duo of all time in Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection! All 28 films produced during the height of their popularity at Universal Pictures are now available in one collection. Featuring their most popular movies such as Buck Privates, Who Done It? and Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, this collection is filled with some of the most hilarious routines of all-time including "Who's on First?" Loaded with hours of bonus features and an exclusive collectible book, this is the ultimate tribute to two of the funniest, and most enduring, comedians of all time!

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    Abbott and Costello: The Complete Universal Pictures Collection

    Get ready to laugh out loud with the most popular comedy duo of all time in Abbott and Costello : The Complete Universal Pictures Collection! All 28 films produced during the height of their popularity at Universal Pictures are here in one collection. Featuring their most popular movies, such as Buck Privates, Who Done It? and Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein, this collection is filled with some of the most hilarious routines of all time, including 'Who's on First?'! Loaded with hours of bonus features and an exclusive collectible book, this is the ultimate tribute to two of the funniest and most enduring comedians of all time!

    The Secret Life of Pets: 2-Movie Collection

    Universal Studios

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    Your favorite pets are back in this two-movie collection! Explore the deep bond between them and the families that love them, and answer the question that has long intrigued every pet owner: What are your pets really doing when you're not at home?



    Bonus Content:

    Disc 1 - The Secret Life of Pets:

  • The Humans That Brought You Pets
  • Animals Can Talk: Meet the Actors
  • All About the Pets
  • Hairstylist to the Dogs
  • The Best of Snowball
  • "Lovely Day" Lyric Video
  • Hot Dog Sing-Along
  • Brian the Minion on Pets
  • Go-Pro: The Secret Life of Pets
  • Sing Trailer
  • Mini-Movies




  • Disc 2 - The Secret Life of Pets 2:

  • Mini-Movies
  • The Making of the Mini-Movies
  • Deleted Scene - Waking Up
  • Deleted Scene - Snowball Karate
  • A Tapestry of a Tail - The Making of
  • How to Draw
  • Frame by Frame - How to Make a Flip Book
  • Character Pods
  • The Further Adventures of Captain Snowball
  • A Party Fit for a Pet
  • Pops' Puppy Training School with Kevin Hart
  • Pet's Yule Log
  • Lyric Videos

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    The Secret Life of Pets

    Comedy superstars Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, and Kevin Hart make their animated feature-film debut that finally answers the question: what do your pets do when you're not home? When their owners leave for the day, pets from the building gossip with their friends, satisfy their sweet tooths, and throw outrageous parties. But when a pampered terrier (C.K.) and his unruly new "roommate" from the pound (Stonestreet) get lost in the urban jungle of New York City, they must put aside their differences to survive the epic journey back home.

    The Secret Life of Pets 2

    The Secret Life of Pets 2 continues the story of Max (Patton Oswalt), Gidget (Jenny Slate), Snowball (Kevin Hart) and the rest of the gang as they take on new adventures and are pushed to find the courage to become their own heroes. Explore the emotional lives of our pets - the deep bond between them, the families that love them - and find out what your pets are really doing when you’re not at home.

    The Nut Job

    Universal

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    It's time to go nuts for this action-packed comedy featuring the all-star talents of Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser, Gabriel Iglesias, Jeff Dunham, Liam Neeson, Maya Rudolph and Katherine Heigl. Surly (Arnett) is a mischievous squirrel with a mission: to find the tastiest nuts for winter. When he discovers a whole store filled with his favorite food, he plans a heist of nutrageous proportions. But the place turns out to be owned by ruthless bank robbers, so it's up to Surly and his furry friends to stop the nearby bank heist and save the town. The fur is sure to fly in this hilarious adventure that critics are calling "Funny and witty! For kids of all ages!" (Jeffrey Lyons, Lyons Den Radio, WCBS)



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  • Animated Shorts

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    The Nut Job

    It’s time to go nuts for this action-packed 3D comedy featuring the all-star talents of Will Arnett, Brendan Fraser, Gabriel Iglesias, Jeff Dunham, Liam Neeson, Maya Rudolph and Katherine Heigl. Surly (Arnett) is a mischievous squirrel with a mission: to find the tastiest nuts for winter. When he discovers a whole store filled with his favorite food, he plans a heist of nutrageous proportions. But the place turns out to be owned by ruthless bank robbers, so it’s up to Surly and his furry friends to stop the nearby bank heist and save the town. The fur is sure to fly in this hilarious 3D adventure that critics are calling “Funny and witty! For kids of all ages!”

    ONLY YESTERDAY DVD

    Universal Studios

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    Having lived her whole life in the city, 27-year-old Taeko (Daisy Ridley, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) decides to visit her relatives in the countryside. As she travels, memories of her youth resurface and after meeting young farmer Toshio (Dev Patel, Slumdog Millionaire), she wonders if she's been true to the dreams of her childhood self. Deftly switching between past and present, Only Yesterday is a masterpiece of time and tone, rich with humor and stirring emotion, and beautifully animated by Studio Ghibli, one of the world's most revered animation studios. From Academy Award-nominated director Isao Takahata (The Tale of The Princess Kaguya) and General Producer Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away), this critically acclaimed film has never before been released in North America until now–in celebration of its 25th anniversary.



    Bonus Content:

  • The Making of Only Yesterday
  • Behind the Scenes with the Voice Cast
  • Interview with the English Dub Team
  • Foreign Trailers and TV Spots
  • U.S. Trailer

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