After the success of 2012’sSnow White and the Huntsman, which took in $155.3 million domestically and $396.5 million from a $160 million budget, Universal Pictures decided to go in another direction for its follow-up. Instead of telling a sequel, the studio decided to go back beforeSnow White’s story with the prequelThe Huntsman: Winter’s War. While fans get ready for the Blu-ray and DVD release tomorrow, we have an exclusive preview that introducesEmily Blunt’s character, Freya.
Universal Pictures Home Entertainmentprovided us with this preview, which featuresEmily Bluntrevealing more about her character, the Ice Queen. The actress teases that villains rarely have much back story, but she was quite pleased that there was such a rich origin for Freya. We also hear from her on-screen sister,Charlize Theron, who reveals how Freya goes on a journey to discover her power, while directorCedric Nicolas-Troyandescribes Freya as the “beta” to Ravenna’s alpha.
If it’s theSnow Whitetale you’re looking for, discover the story that came before inThe Huntsman: Winter’s War. The movie is currently available on Digital HD and coming to 4K Ultra HDTM, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on August 22, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The Huntsman: Winter’s War on Blu-ray and DVD includes an all-new extended edition of the epicaction-adventure, plus exclusive bonus features that reveal the movie’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
The Huntsman: Winter’s Warstars Charlize Theron (Mad Max: Fury Road,Monster) as the evilQueen Ravenna, who betrays her good sister Freya (Emily Blunt,Sicario,Edge of Tomorrow) with an unforgivable act, freezing Freya’s heart to love and unleashing in her an icy power she never knew she possessed. Retreating to a kingdom far to the north, Freya raises an army of Huntsmen as her protectors, with the only rule that no two of them should ever fall in love. As a war for domination escalates between the two queens, the hero standing between good and evil is Freya’s most elite Huntsman, Eric (Chris Hemsworth,Thor,Star Trek).
Alongside fellow warrior Sara (Jessica Chastain,The Martian,The Help) - the only woman who has ever captured his heart - Eric must help Freya vanquish her sister or Ravenna’s wickedness will rule for eternity. The supporting cast includesSam Claflin,Sophie Cookson,Colin Morgan,Nick Frost,Sheridan SmithandRob Brydon. The special features include new featurettes about the Two Queens, the twoDwarfsplayed byNick FrostandRob Brydon, the costumes and more, plus a gag reel, deleted scenes and feature commentary from directorCedric Nicolas-Troyan. Take a look at our exclusive preview forThe Huntsman: Winter’s Warbelow, before picking up this adventure on Blu-ray or DVD.
