Annihilation (4K Blu-ray SteelBook) (Astro Creations Exclusive 002) [UK]

[samdavies]

Release date: Q2 2026
Purchase links: One Click - Full Slip XL A - Full Slip XL B - S&S
Price: £144.99 (One Click) - £49.99 (FS XL A&B) - £29.99 (S&S Slim Slip)
Group buy: By @samdavies - One Click - XL A - XL B - S&S

Notes:
- One Click Box: Spot Gloss, Spot Matte, Spot Embossed.
- XL A FS: Soft & Sense Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- XL B FS: Soft & Sense Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- S&S Slim Slip: Soft Touch, Spot Gloss, Spot Embossed.
- 4K Blu-ray Steelbook: Full Gloss, Twin Em/Debossed.

Spoiler

 

[Rulocal]

I like XL-B the most, but I might get XL-A as I already own the WWA 4K steelbook, which has the same front artwork as XL-B. I'm honestly not sure. I would get the one click, but I'm not sure I have the budget right now.

 

[jonnybobbytimmy]

.just another update. I submitted two versions of XLB as I couldn't decide on the rear. The intention was to spot gloss the entire fence grates which I think will look great in hand.

Here's V2 , any feedback between the two would be great.

Every other edition stays as is.

V2 is a better match

 

[wittyMuffin247]

.just another update. I submitted two versions of XLB as I couldn't decide on the rear. The intention was to spot gloss the entire fence grates which I think will look great in hand.

Here's V2 , any feedback between the two would be great.

Every other edition stays as is.

Id love V2 for the back of the XL-B! I think it works better in sync with the front art. The current one feels like a more generic screen grab with a similar feel/ intent/ moment as the front art. Its the reason i initially decided fo go for XL-A over B.

The rear image of the group heading further in just transitions to the front image better (for me).

in the dual view composition, i feel theres a beauty to the spatial symmetry of it (if that makes sense)

 

[tha_lunatic]

.just another update. I submitted two versions of XLB as I couldn't decide on the rear. The intention was to spot gloss the entire fence grates which I think will look great in hand.

Here's V2 , any feedback between the two would be great.

Every other edition stays as is.

the characters from the centre would be a better option imo (v2)

why didnt you use this poster for the booklet? the character cards and booklet are very similar, so this would change the color/tone of the editions!

 

[TheWildEye]

.just another update. I submitted two versions of XLB as I couldn't decide on the rear. The intention was to spot gloss the entire fence grates which I think will look great in hand.

Here's V2 , any feedback between the two would be great.

Every other edition stays as is.

I personally like this V2 version more, it makes for a more cohesive slip as the colors blend in nicer. I understand that you can do some interesting effects with back of V1 but I think the difference in the pictures make it a bit more jarring for me.

I've got to say, I think I have to agree with the many other comments voting for V2. I think it flows better overall.

 

[Flloydo]

why didnt you use this poster for the booklet? the character cards and booklet are very similar, so this would change the color/tone of the editions!
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Natalie’s fat head on the photoshopped Chinese poster is an eye sore

 

[AstroC13]

Thanks for all the feedback on V2, seems its a clear winner across all forums and socials.

I'll sort this today.

Yes @Noodles will do at some point mate.

@tha_lunatic that was actually originally the front of the steelbook with S&S front as the back, unfortunately I couldn't get approval from the Chinese distribution outlet to use any of the Chinese theatrical posters, that release wasn't via paramount and I had no response to multiple emails etc I sent.

Anything I missed I'll go through later, been a whirlwind 24 hours and will need to catch up on everything.

Thanks again everyone for the feedback and the general support from this amazing forums community.

 

[Flloydo]

.just another update. I submitted two versions of XLB as I couldn't decide on the rear. The intention was to spot gloss the entire fence grates which I think will look great in hand.

Here's V2 , any feedback between the two would be great.

Every other edition stays as is.

V2 tone suits the slip more but the V1 (fence) is a much better image. Bored of that V2 image for this films promotional images. But I’m not buying that one so it don’t matter lol

 

[AstroC13]

V2 tone suits the slip more but the V1 (fence) is a much better image. Bored of that V2 image for this films promotional images. But I’m not buying that one so it don’t matter lol

Got you down for 4 OC's Floydo, your not getting out of this one

I had to pick myself up even thinking about agreeing with you , but yes I do actually agree but seems we're in the minority!

Edit: my emojis don't work, this was a joke btw

 

[TheWildEye]

Hi.
Can someone with post/thread/site adjustment privileges please add @AstroC13 marketing pack shots to the top of the thread please.
Then we don't have to scroll through to find them.

Cheers & Thank you Mystery Warlock or (@samdavies) hero with site privileges.

 

[jesser702]

Really tough to choose between XL-A and XL-B. Beautiful presentation. Going to be agonizing over this decision until it's time to buy lol

 

[leelee17]

Natalie’s fat head on the photoshopped Chinese poster is an eye sore

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

.just another update. I submitted two versions of XLB as I couldn't decide on the rear. The intention was to spot gloss the entire fence grates which I think will look great in hand.

Here's V2 , any feedback between the two would be great.

Every other edition stays as is.

XLB is not the edition I will get. But V2 seems better.


BTW, follow your instinct, because if you only follow customers advice, it could end kinda like this...

 

[Betonos Le Truel]

When my useless PA @samdavies pulls his finger out he will update here

He only has one finger?

 

[tha_lunatic]

Natalie’s fat head on the photoshopped Chinese poster is an eye sore

still better than movie scenes on the front and back of the booklet, du alter daumenlutscher

 

[jonnybobbytimmy]

why didnt you use this poster for the booklet? the character cards and booklet are very similar, so this would change the color/tone of the editions!
View attachment 602571

glad this chinese artwork wasnt used, that looks horrible

 

[Flloydo]

still better than movie scenes on the front and back of the booklet, du alter daumenlutscher

It’s an awful poster. It’s a crime what they did to her head

 

[Lenny Nero]

I had to pick myself up even thinking about agreeing with you , but yes I do actually agree but seems we're in the minority!

Most are just too dense to realize they'll never see both sides at the same time in real life (unless they buy two of the same), and are judging simply, simply by looking at the promo shots together. Kinda like with wraparound art, which looks impressive at first, but rarely works IRL separately.

 

[TheWildEye]

Most are just too dense to realize they'll never see both sides at the same time in real life (unless they buy two of the same), and are judging simply, simply by looking at the promo shots together. Kinda like with wraparound art, which looks impressive at first, but rarely works IRL separately.

I place mine on a rotating table in the middle of my living room. Have it running 24 hours a day.
Don't you.

 

[matthewtheunicorn]

Looks incredible! Maybe I've missed it but there's no foil on the XL-B (in the OP)? The shimmer is begging for a bit of foil!