--- title: "A new, recut & restored ‘Apocalypse Now’ is coming to theaters" date: "2020-04-29" modified: "2020-10-30" authors: - name: "Shannon Corbeil" job_title: "Contributor, Air Force Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/scorbeil/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/mighty-movies/apocalypse-now-final-cut-remastered/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Movies and TV" --- # A new, recut & restored ‘Apocalypse Now’ is coming to theaters ![]() Francis Ford Coppola was originally worried his soon-to-be iconic *Apocalypse Now* would be "too weird" for audiences, so he made major cuts to his film. Now, you'll be able to see it in all its wacky glory, including [300,173 restored frames]() of depth, detail, and napalm. Turn on your sound and watch this epic trailer, people: --- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIUIefO_2x0 APOCALYPSE NOW FINAL CUT - 4K Restoration in Theaters 8/15 & on 4K Combo Pack 8/27! [www.youtube.com]() If Walkürenritt or Ritt der Walküren *Ride of the Valkyries* doesn't get your juices flowing, I don't know what will. On Aug. 27, 2019, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the film, Lionsgate will release *Apocalypse Now* on a 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (4K disc, plus three Blu-ray discs and Digital copy) and on Digital 4K Ultra HD for the first time ever. But more importantly, on Aug. 15, 2019, you can see it in select theaters. ### Also read: 4 crazy things you didn't know about 'Apocalypse Now' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30QzJKCUekQ Ride of the Valkyries - Apocalypse Now (3/8) Movie CLIP (1979) HD [www.youtube.com]() This isn't the first time Coppola has made changes to his film. In 2001, Coppola released *Apocalypse Now Redux*, which added an additional 49 minutes to the original film, and while [Roger Ebert]() gave *Redux* 4 stars, Coppola still wasn't satisfied. With *Apocalypse Now: Final Cut,* Coppola has finally released his vision (which will run 183 minutes, about a half hour longer than the original). But it's not just the visuals that are being remastered. Sound technology has advanced since 1979, allowing Coppola to achieve effects that weren't available in the 70s, including low frequency sound design meant to create a [visceral reaction during war scenes](). Make no mistake, this is a sensory theater experience fans of the original film should take advantage of. ### Also read: [The 12 best quotes from 'Apocalypse Now']() ## Author Shannon Corbeil has worked for We Are The Mighty as a digital video producer, writer, and host, as well as a staff writer covering military history, trivia, and valor. Shannon is a fierce veteran advocate, covering the achievements of members of the military community and volunteering in multiple veteran non-profit organizations, including Pin-Ups for Vets and Warriors for Peace Theatre. Her undergraduate degree is in Humanities and Philosophy and her Masters is in Strategic Intelligence. A screenwriter and actor recently seen on SEAL TEAM and THE ROOKIE, Shannon writes about exciting projects in the entertainment industry. She is an alum of the Writers Guild Foundation Veterans Writing Project, a Finalist in the Disney TV Writing Fellowship, an inaugural fellow for the STARZ/VME #TakeTheLead Program, and has performed at the Geffen Playhouse and Kennedy Center as a writer, dancer, singer, and actor. As a U.S. Air Force Intelligence Officer, Shannon supported the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, and conducted Cyber Threat Analysis at the National Security Agency. Her work has been seen in Business Insider, Task & Purpose, Military.com, and various other publications. ### Author social links [Facebook]() [Bluesky]() [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()