Region: Spain. Released Nov 11.
The Spanish design is interesting, as it uses the same minimalistic design as the UK DVD version, but actually uses it for all the different BluRay editions as well. However, there is no foldout digipak for BluRay editions, just an outer slipcover.
Also, the title is in Spanish and not in English (Edición Extendida). Still an interesting design choice!
High-definition versions
- 2D BluRay Edition: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with bonus materials.
- 3D+2D BluRay Edition: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with the film in 3D; two discs with bonus materials.
DVD
The DVD has the same design as the UK box. However, it has a Spanish-language cover and also won’t play on US DVD players.
- Five-Disc DVD Edition: two discs with the film; three discs with bonus materials; foldout digipak.
Region: France. Released November 12
The French design is identical to the US. However, the cases for the 3D BluRays are thicker, as they also include the film on DVD. The inscriptions are in French, the edition is called “Edition longue”. The Weta giftset is also released here.
High-definition versions
- 2D BluRay: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with bonus materials.
- 3D+2D BluRay: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with the film in 3D; two discs with bonus materials + DVD.
- 3D+2D Collector’s Edition: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with the film in 3D; two discs with bonus materials + DVD + Weta Statue.
DVD
The French DVD edition has the same design as the US, however, the inscriptions are French. It won’t play on US DVD players.
- Five-disc DVD Edition: two discs with the film; three discs with bonus materials; foldout digipak.
Region: Germany. Released: Nov 13.
The German design is identical to the US (also the width of the cases). The rating stickers (FSK) are removable; however, they are still present on the discs themselves. The inscriptions are in German (Smaugs Einöde). There is also an exclusive Steelbook edition with a different front motif than the rest of the world. The Weta giftset is also released here.
High-definition versions
- 2D BluRay: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with bonus materials.
- 3D+2D BluRay: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with the film in 3D; two discs with bonus materials.
- 3D+2D Collector’s Edition: one disc with the film in 2D; two discs with the film in 3D; two discs with bonus materials + Weta Statue.
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