The Criterion Collection has marked down its extensive 40-film, 49-disc box set to half its original price on Amazon. Originally retailing for $800, the CC40 collection is now available for $400. This offer represents a significant saving for enthusiasts of physical media and classic cinema.
The collection, released to commemorate Criterion's 40th anniversary in 2024, features a curated selection of 40 films. With the current discount, the cost per film averages around $14. The set is presented in premium, sturdy packaging and includes a 216-page compilation of essays from filmmakers, critics, and authors. The included films span a wide range of cinematic history and genres, featuring titles such as "3 Women," "8 ½," "Barry Lyndon," "Do the Right Thing," "In the Mood for Love," "Night of the Hunter," "Persona," and "Yi Yi," among many others.
Beyond the films themselves, the CC40 set offers a substantial library of special features. These include audio commentaries for each film, alternate soundtracks, documentaries, making-of featurettes, cast and crew interviews, deleted scenes, and trailers. Additionally, the collection provides subtitles, accessibility options, and Criterion Closet Picks videos.
This sale is part of a broader range of deals, with hundreds of 4K Blu-rays also on sale for Prime Day, and significant discounts available on video games and hardware.