The 2008 Lexi Alexander directed film “Punisher: War Zone“ starring Ray Stevenson is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 25th via Lionsgate. Tech specs for the release include full 2160p 4K video in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. Both varieties of High Dynamic Range, HDR10 and Dolby Vision will be included. The release will come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc, as well as a Digital Copy, of the film also included.

UPDATE: This title is now available for PRE-ORDER over at Amazon.

The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below.

• Audio Commentary with Director Lexi Alexander and Director of Photography Steve Gainer
• “The Making of Punisher: War Zone” Featurette
• “Meet Jigsaw” Featurette
• “Weapons of The Punisher” Featurette
• “Training to Become The Punisher” Featurette
• “Creating the Look of the Film” Featurette

Further below, after the break, you’ll find the official announcement for this release.

 

 

PRESS RELEASE:

 

“The action is satisfying and the dark story is close to the tone of its Marvel Comics source material.”

• Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle

Available on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack

to Include Both Dolby Vision™ and Dolby Atmos^®

Street Date: 9/25/18

4K UHD SRP: $22.99

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Frank Castle is back when Punisher: War Zone arrives on 4K Ultra HD™ Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital) September 25 from Lionsgate. The film tells the tale of an ex Special Forces instructor arriving in New York to take on a scarred villain. Experience four times the resolution of full HD with 4K along with Dolby Vision HDR, which brings entertainment to life through ultra-vivid picture quality. When compared to a standard picture, Dolby Vision can deliver spectacular colors never before seen on a screen, highlights that are up to 40 times brighter, and blacks that are 10 times darker.  The release also features Dolby Atmos^® audio mixed specifically for the home to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead. Punisher: War Zone 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack is loaded with special features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $22.99.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

Continuing his crusade to punish violent criminals in America, former FBI agent Frank Castle arrives in New York to take on a scarred villain who plots to take control of the underworld.

CAST

Ray Stevenson Thor, Allegiant, TV’s “Black Sails”

Dominic West Chicago, The Forgotten, John Carter

Julie Benz Rambo, TV’s “Hawaii Five-O”, “Dexter”

Colin Salmon Resident Evil, AVP: Alien vs. Predator

Doug Hutchinson The Green Mile, I Am Sam, The Salton Sea

Dash Mihok The Day After Tomorrow, Silver Linings Playbook

Wayne Knight Jurassic Park, Dirty Dancing, TV’s “Seinfeld”

4K UHD COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

• Audio Commentary with Director Lexi Alexander and Director of Photography Steve Gainer
• “The Making of Punisher: War Zone” Featurette
• “Meet Jigsaw” Featurette
• “Weapons of The Punisher” Featurette
• “Training to Become The Punisher” Featurette
• “Creating the Look of the Film” Featurette

Trailer: https://youtu.be/7uVlFzdqfIs

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production:  2007

Title Copyright: MARVEL KNIGHTS, THE PUNISHER and all MARVEL character names and distinctive likenesses thereof: TM & © 2018 Marvel Characters, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Punisher: War Zone © 2008 MHF Zweite Academy Film GmbH & Co. KG. Artwork & Supplementary Materials © 2018 Lions Gate Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Type: Theatrical Release

Rating: R for pervasive strong brutal violence, language and some drug use.

Genre: Action, Thriller

Closed Captioned: N/A

Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH

Feature Running Time: 123 Minutes

4K Ultra HD™ Format: Dolby Vision, 2160p Ultra High Definition 16×9 Widescreen 2.35:1 Presentation

Blu-ray Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen 2.35:1 Presentation

4K Audio Status: English Dolby Atmos, French 5.1 Dolby Audio™

Blu-ray Audio Status: English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening, English Descriptive Audio