How To Watch Twisters At Home

If you feel it, chase it — that little pearl of wisdom applies to obsessive storm-chasers and humble movie fans, alike. Despite its somewhat ham-fisted attempt to connect itself to a preexisting franchise (if the original 1996 movie can even be called that), "Twisters" felt like a breath of fresh air upon release this past July. In my review for /Film, I called it a "satisfying, crowd-pleasing effort [that] somehow rides the fine line between its IP obligations and a refreshingly self-contained experience" and I stand by every word. Sure, its impressive box-office performance was fueled by a number of factors (not least of all the Glen Powell Effect), but deep down I believe audiences responded to its throwback charms as the kind of Amblin-esque movie that we simply don't get enough of anymore.

Although it was practically made to be experienced on the biggest screen possible, that likely won't stop anyone from wanting to relive director Lee Isaac Chung's earnest and down-to-earth homage to his Midwestern roots. Universal Pictures has given its summer blockbuster an extended run in theaters, but now viewers will soon be able to catch all that wind-blown destruction and unbearably-charged romance (even sans that widely-debated kiss) for themselves without ever needing to leave their living room. The studio has announced that "Twisters" has been available to rent or purchase on digital platforms since August 13, 2024. But that's not all! Fans will also receive access to a few behind-the-scenes extras, too.

I have some good news and I have some even better news. For those who still haven't managed to catch "Twisters" in theaters just yet, well, you can still do exactly that! Starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, the disaster flick follows a group of storm-chasers across the Oklahoma plains as they attempt to do the impossible and acquire enough research data to (get this) stop tornadoes from ever forming in the first place and causing so much destruction. Much like the original movie starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt, however, they quickly realize that they're utterly at the mercy of one of nature's most terrifying forces. And, similar to "Twister," the hints of romance between Powell's reckless cowboy Tyler and Edgar-Jones' more buttoned-up Kate causes even more sparks to fly than the actual tornadoes do (even if, again, we're still bitter about that cut kiss from the ending). 

For those eager to catch all the action again from home, "Twisters" is available on digital platforms such as Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, and Microsoft Movies & TV. Furthermore, it will be streaming on Peacock starting on November 15.

To sweeten the deal even more, viewers who purchase digital copies of the film will also receive access to a number of behind-the-scenes extras. These include a gag reel (another lost art that we don't see nearly enough of these days) and even a batch of deleted scenes — though, conspicuously, the press release includes no additional details about exactly which scenes this might include, but you can get more details on bonus features below. Thankfully, the movie and all that extra material is also coming to physical media!

Starting October 22, "Twisters" will be available for purchase on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD disc. The physical media release will also come with these assorted bonus features:

"Twisters" Bonus Features (* On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & Digital only)

• GAG REEL
• DELETED SCENES
• TRACKING THE FRONTS: THE PATH OF TWISTERS – Trace the trajectory of TWISTERS from its earliest inception to production and get to know the cast as they lead this look into creating their characters, using science to add authenticity, and working through extreme weather wreaking havoc on set.
• INTO THE EYE OF THE STORM – Discover how TWISTERS blends practical and visual effects to turn nature's most destructive forces into entertaining thrills.
• GLEN POWELL: ALL ACCESS – Glen Powell provides a private tour of a day in his life on the TWISTERS set.
• FRONT SEAT TO A CHASE – Strap in with the cast and professional storm chasers as they brave the elements to track tornados in Oklahoma.
• VOICE OF A VILLAIN* – Hear the creation of the film's deafening howls with a seat in the studio where the audio team mixes unexpected sounds to give the storms a new dimension of depth.
• TRICKED-OUT TRUCKS – Buckle up for a wild ride in the film's custom vehicles fitted with unique features ranging from rocket launchers to advanced radar tech.
• FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR LEE ISAAC CHUNG

That's a fantastic assortment of bonus features, and we're glad to see a feature commentary from director Lee Isaac Chung included with the release. For more from the filmmaker, be sure to check out our own interview with him about "Twisters" here.