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Release-Date Delivery

Release-Date Delivery is available for selected pre-order items we know we can deliver on the date the item releases for ZIP codes within the continental United States. Some carriers make deliveries to residential addresses as late as 7pm, so please allow sufficient time for the delivery.

Release-Date Delivery Charges

Shipping charges for Release-Date Delivery vary by item and are displayed on the order confirmation page after you select Release-Date Delivery as your shipping option. Release-Date Delivery is free for Amazon Prime members when selecting Two-Day shipping.

Placing a Release-Date Delivery Order

Release-Date delivery is available in checkout when both the item and your delivery address are eligible.

To place a Release-Date Delivery order:

Place an eligible item in your shopping cart and click the Proceed to checkout button.
Select an eligible shipping address when prompted. More information is listed below in the Fine Print.
Select the applicable shipping option when prompted. The applicable shipping option may be called "Release-Date Delivery" or may appear as another option indicating "-- get it on its release day." (If neither of these show then either the item or the shipping address is not eligible for Release-Date Delivery.)
Verify your payment method and complete your order.

Tracking Release-Date Delivery Orders

Some carriers make deliveries to residential addresses as late as 7pm, so please allow sufficient time for the delivery.

For detailed information about delivery tracking, please visit our Tracking Your Package Help page.

When we offer an item for Release-Date Delivery, we need to be extra careful in working with our shippers to honor the release date restrictions specified by the product vendors. Sometimes, this requires us to process orders outside of our normal procedures, which may result in a lack of tracking information being available from carriers online.

Carriers tend to only update tracking information once daily, and orders are often already scheduled for delivery by the time tracking information becomes available.

Accepting Delivery and Signatures

Although a signature is not required for most Release-Date Delivery items, we cannot guarantee whether our carrier will leave a package at the delivery address if no one is available to accept it. If the package is not left on your doorstep on the release date, your mail carrier should leave a note explaining your options for re-delivery or picking up the package at your local Post Office.

Changing Your Order

Making changes to your delivery address may affect your order's eligibility for Release-Date Delivery. If you do need to change your order, we recommend placing a new pre-order for the item and then cancelling your previous order after you are sure you can choose Release-Date Delivery or another applicable shipping option (as indicated in checkout) on the new order.

For more information on changing your order, please visit our Reviewing & Changing Orders help page.

Release-Date Delivery Fine Print

The following restrictions apply to Release-Date Delivery eligibility:

Applies only to orders placed where the Release-Date Delivery option or another applicable shipping option (as indicated in checkout) is chosen. Does not apply if you choose Standard or FREE Super Saver Shipping options during checkout.
Applies only to orders shipped to addresses within the lower 48 United States. Orders shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, and international destinations will be delivered after the release date.
Does not apply to PO Boxes or APO/FPO addresses.
Applies only to items eligible for Release-Date Delivery. The shipping option will not be available for ineligible items in your Shopping Cart.
Does not apply to orders of more than one copy of any individual title.
In the event of a missed delivery, we will refund the shipping charge. Note: this does not apply if delivery is attempted, but no one is available to accept the package.
Does not apply in the event of service interruptions or failures (including, for example, interruptions of our transportation systems or the services provided by our carriers) caused by events beyond Amazon.com's control.