'Zulu Dawn' Arrives in Stunning 4K Limited Edition from Severin Films
September 21, 2026
Screen legends Burt Lancaster (Gunfight at the O.K. Corral), Peter O’Toole (Lawrence of Arabia), Simon Ward (The Three Musketeers) and Bob Hoskins (The Long Good Friday) lead an all-star cast in Zulu Dawn, the “fascinating and awesome” (DVD Talk) prequel to the 1964 classic Zulu. Following its recent theatrical release, the brand-new stunning 4K remastered edition, scanned in 4K from the interpositive, Zulu Dawn (1979) is getting a new release on Limited Edition and Special Edition courtesy of Severin Films.
Release Details
Label: Severin Films
Formats: Limited Edition UHD/BD 3-disc set, Special Edition UHD/BD 3-disc set and Standard Edition BD 2-disc
Release Date: September 21, 2026
In January 1879, officials of the British colony of Natal, Africa issued a list of ultimatums to the Zulu Nation. When the Zulu King refused, the Empire declared war. Then in a series of grave tactical blunders, a garrison of 1,500 British soldiers faced 25,000 enraged Zulu warriors in what would become the most horrific disaster in British military history.
Extras/Special Features
All versions come complete with both the Original and U.S. Theatrical cuts of the film, plus more than six hours of special features, including a brand-new feature-length documentary on the making of the film, narrated by Dai Bradley (KES), featuring new interviews with actor/co-producer James Faulkner (Game of Thrones), producer Nate Kohn and many more. The Limited Edition also includes an exclusive 100-page book, double-sided poster and art cards.
Limited Edition Exclusives:
100-Page Collectors' Book With New Articles By Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis
Six Collectors’ Art Cards
Double-Sided Poster
Disc 1: UHD – Original Theatrical Version (118 mins)
Audio Commentary With Anglo-Zulu War Historian Ian Knight And Film Historian Simon Lewis *
Theatrical Trailer *
Disc 2: Blu-ray – Original Theatrical Version (118 mins)
War Cry Of The Zulu – The Making Of Zulu Dawn, A Feature-Length Documentary Narrated By Dai Bradley
Trailblazer: The Simon Sabela Story – A Documentary On The South African Actor/Director
The Saga Of Bob’s Last Stands – Bob Hoskins’ Death Scene
The Scene That Never Was – The Eclipse At Isandlwana
Disc 3: Blu-ray – U.S. Theatrical Version (98 mins)
The Symbol Of Sacrifice (1918) – The 1997 Reconstruction Of The Historical South African Film
Saviour Of The Symbol Of Sacrifice – Interview With Mayer Levy
The History Of The Zulu Wars – Featurette With Zulu Rising Author Ian Knight
Recreating The War – Interview With Historical Advisor Midge Carter
A Visit To The Battlefield – Author Ian Knight Visits The Location Of The Battle Of Isandlwana
Outtake
* Also included on Blu-ray
Ready to add this must have to your collection? Severin Films Zulu Dawn Limited Edition is available now — Buy from HMV, Zaavi or Amazon
