One of the most critical points of contention for film purists is the aspect ratio. Muppets from Space was filmed in 2.39:1 (anamorphic widescreen). The US DVD release presented the film in this original theatrical ratio.
A more recent version distributed by Sony Pictures/Disney which often appears in modern retail listings. Special Features & Disc Specifications muppets from space uk dvd
The 2006 disc introduced a glitch in the chapter stops. If played on certain early Sony DVD players (common in UK households at the time), the film would skip a 2-second shot of Miss Piggy karate-chopping a security guard. While not a dealbreaker, it is a known quirk in the community. One of the most critical points of contention
The DVD is out of print. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment lost the distribution rights in 2019, and the film is now owned by Disney (via the Muppets Studio). As such, you cannot buy a new copy at HMV or Amazon UK directly. You must go second-hand. A more recent version distributed by Sony Pictures/Disney
Technically not a standalone, but many UK retailers (such as Poundland and The Works) sold a budget double-pack in 2013 pairing Muppets from Space with The Great Muppet Caper . This disc was a direct reprint of the 2006 version but without any inserts or booklets. If you see a "2-disc set" in a flimsy cardboard sleeve, this is the one. It has zero special features beyond the trailer.