 Beauty and the Beast : Special Edition , as the enhanced version of the film released in IMAX / large @-@ format is called , was released on 2 @-@ Disc " Platinum Edition " DVD and VHS on October 8 , 2002 . The DVD set features three versions of the film : the extended IMAX Special Edition with the " Human Again " sequence added , the original theatrical version , and the New York Film Festival " work @-@ in @-@ progress " version . This release went to " Disney Vault " moratorium status in January 2003 , along with its direct @-@ to @-@ video follow @-@ ups Beauty and the Beast : The Enchanted Christmas and Belle 's Magical World . 
