Predator 2 DVD release in the United States is an action film presented in the action genre. The disc was issued by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and features a widescreen anamorphic transfer preserving the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio. The video is encoded at a high bitrate on a dual‑layer DVD‑9 disc ensuring minimal compression artifacts. Audio options include a Dolby Digital 5.1 surround track and a DTS 5.1 track for enhanced sound quality as well as a two‑channel Dolby Surround mix for compatibility with older equipment. Subtitle tracks are provided in English Spanish French and Portuguese. Special features on the disc comprise an audio commentary by director Stephen Hopkins discussing the challenges of shooting in Los Angeles and the design of the Predator creature; a making‑of documentary running approximately forty‑five minutes that explores the production design special effects makeup and the creation of the urban jungle setting; a collection of deleted scenes with optional commentary by the editor; the original theatrical trailer presented in high definition; an interactive scene selection menu with chapter markers; and a photo gallery of behind‑the‑scenes stills. The packaging is a standard keep case with cover art replicating the theatrical poster and includes a booklet containing cast and crew bios. The release date for this edition was June 15 1999 and it is coded for Region 1 playback. The title was originally categorized as Action and placed within the Action genre to facilitate accurate retrieval from web searches. The item was added to iOctavio.com on 2004-09-12.