Forty years after Seymour Krelborn first fed a mysterious plant, Little Shop of Horrors is getting the deluxe home entertainment treatment it deserves. On October 6, 2026, fans can bring home the beloved 1986 musical in stunning 4K Ultra HD, available on both Blu-ray and digital platforms. This special edition celebrates the film's enduring legacy with a feast of bonus features, including the long-discussed alternate ending.
Directed by Frank Oz and featuring music by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, the movie adapted the off-Broadway sensation into a big-screen spectacle. Rick Moranis stars as Seymour, the shy floral shop worker who discovers a carnivorous plant with a taste for human blood. Ellen Greene reprises her stage role as Audrey, the object of Seymour's affection, while Steve Martin delivers a scene-stealing turn as the sadistic dentist Orin Scrivello. The cast also includes Vincent Gardenia, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Michelle Weeks, Jim Belushi, John Candy, Christopher Guest, and Bill Murray.
The film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, a testament to the groundbreaking work that brought Audrey II to life. Over the years, it has remained a cultural touchstone, inspiring countless stage revivals, including an off-Broadway production that has been running for nearly seven years. The story follows Seymour, an orphan and nerd working in a rundown flower shop on Skid Row, who dreams of winning Audrey's heart. After a solar eclipse, he discovers a strange plant that draws customers and makes him a hero—but the plant has a sinister appetite, and it's eyeing Audrey too.
What's in the 4K Release?
This anniversary edition is packed with both new and classic extras. Fans can dive into two brand-new featurettes: To Feed or Not to Feed: For the Love of Little Shop, where Frank Oz and Ellen Greene share behind-the-scenes memories and reflect on the film's lasting appeal, and Mean Green Mother – Creating Audrey II, which reunites Oz with special visual effects artist Bran Ferren and model supervisor Richard Conway to discuss the making of cinema's most famous man-eating plant.
Also included are the previously released Frank Oz and Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut and A Story of Little Shop of Horrors, plus the director's cut ending with optional commentary by Frank Oz. For those who've only seen the theatrical version, the alternate ending is a must-watch—it's a darker, more faithful adaptation of the stage musical's conclusion, where Audrey II triumphs and the alien plants take over the world. The 4K release lets viewers choose between the happy ending and the original, more sinister finale.
A Cult Classic That Keeps Growing
Little Shop of Horrors has proven its staying power, influencing everything from modern streaming hits to stage productions worldwide. Its blend of comedy, romance, and sci-fi horror remains as fresh as ever, and this 4K edition is the perfect way to experience it in the highest quality yet. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, this release is a must-own for any movie musical collection.
Mark your calendars for October 6, 2026, and get ready to feed the plant—just don't let it get too hungry.
