Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakquel was released on DVD in the United States on March 30 2010. The disc is encoded for Region 1 and uses the NTSC standard with an anamorphic widescreen presentation of 1.85 to 1. The audio tracks include English Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound as well as Spanish and French Dolby Digital 5.1 options. Subtitle tracks are provided in English SDH Spanish and French. The DVD packaging is a standard keep case with a full color cover featuring the Chipmunks and Chipettes and includes a slipcover in the initial pressing. The disc label displays the film title and character artwork and an insert booklet contains a brief synopsis and a list of special features. Special features on the disc comprise a making of documentary titled The Making of The Squeakquel, a collection of music videos for the film’s soundtrack songs, a sing along mode that displays lyrics on screen, a dance along feature that teaches the choreography from the movie, deleted scenes with optional commentary by director Betty Thomas, a commentary track featuring the voice cast including Justin Long Matthew Gray Gubler Jesse McCartney Christina Applegate Anna Faris and Amy Poehler, and a series of interactive games and activities designed for younger viewers. The disc also contains a digital copy that can be transferred to a portable device for on the go viewing. The title was originally categorized under the Family genre and the Family category to aid in web searches. The game version of the title was added to the iOctavio.com catalog on 2010-03-18. The film continues the adventures of Alvin Simon and Theodore as they enter high school while their manager Dave Seville goes on a European tour. At school they encounter the Chipettes Brittany Jeanette and Eleanor and the two groups compete in a battle of the bands to save the school music program. The story blends comedy musical numbers and themes of friendship and teamwork. The DVD release was well received for its extensive bonus content and high quality audio video presentation making it a popular choice for family movie nights.