The 2026 film The Bride! comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

A limited edition steelbook cover for the movie 'The Bride!' featuring a stylized image of a face with a dramatic gaze and artistic splashes of black. The title 'THE BRIDE!' is prominently displayed in bold orange letters.
Cover art for the movie 'The Bride' featuring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. The design includes a close-up of the two characters, with dramatic lighting and artistic makeup.
Blu-ray cover of the film 'The Bride!' featuring a close-up of two characters, one with a painted face and the other with a serious expression, highlighting the title and starring actors Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
Commissions Earned

Maggie Gyllenhaal wrote and directed the motion picture. It stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K and 4K SteelBook releases will each be a “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included. All three releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available to preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K SteelBook, 4K, and Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, as well as its packaging and artwork for the discs.

Limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook package featuring two discs, with artistic cover designs and a prominent image of a character.
Commissions Earned

Bonus material to be included with the releases is listed below.

  • Stitching Together The Bride! (8:15) Uncover the artistry behind The Bride! with exclusive footage and revealing interviews. From Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daring direction to the cast’s transformative performances, witness how this modern masterpiece was brought to life. 
  • Designing the Look (8:44) From first sketch to final transformation, explore how The Bride!’s unforgettable creatures took shape. With exclusive make-up tests, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast insights, discover the artistry that turned vision into cinematic legend. 
  • The Muse and the Reimagined Monster (8:02) In The Bride!, Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale embody the intertwined forces of creation and consequence. Guided by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s vision, their performances reveal how love, pain, and artistry can reanimate even the darkest myths. 
  • The Bride! Party (6:15) A bride is always the center of attention—especially this one. Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Peter Sarsgaard reveal their deepest thoughts on The Bride, Frank, and the unforgettable film they all leapt to be in.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer and press release announcing the home video releases.

Official Trailer:


PRESS RELEASE:

“Utterly electrifying.” 

Mashable / Kristy Puchko

THE BRIDE!

HERE COMES THE MOTHER F*%#CKING BRIDE! 

from Director/Writer/Producer Maggie Gyllenhaal 

Available Digitally for the First Time on April 7

Debuts in North America on Digital on April 7

4K UHD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD arrive on May 19

Burbank, CA, March 31, 2026 – The Bride!, a bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories, comes from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Maggie Gyllenhaal and debuts digitally at home on April 7.

Written, directed and produced by Gyllenhaal, The Bride! stars Academy Award winners Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Academy Award nominee Annette Bening, Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and Academy Award winner Penélope Cruz.     

  • On April 7, The Bride! will be available Digitally at home on participating digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and more.
     
  • On May 19, The Bride! will be available to own on 4K UHD™, Blu-ray™, and DVD from online and physical retailers. The Bride! will also continue to be available in high definition and standard definition from participating digital retailers.

SPECIAL FEATURES

The Bride! Digital, 4K UHD™, and Blu-ray™ contain the following special features:  

  • Stitching Together The Bride! (8:15) Uncover the artistry behind The Bride! with exclusive footage and revealing interviews. From Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daring direction to the cast’s transformative performances, witness how this modern masterpiece was brought to life. 
  • Designing the Look (8:44) From first sketch to final transformation, explore how The Bride!’s unforgettable creatures took shape. With exclusive make-up tests, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast insights, discover the artistry that turned vision into cinematic legend. 
  • The Muse and the Reimagined Monster (8:02) In The Bride!, Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale embody the intertwined forces of creation and consequence. Guided by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s vision, their performances reveal how love, pain, and artistry can reanimate even the darkest myths. 
  • The Bride! Party (6:15) A bride is always the center of attention—especially this one. Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Peter Sarsgaard reveal their deepest thoughts on The Bride, Frank, and the unforgettable film they all leapt to be in.

BASICS

Premium Digital: April 7

4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD Street Date: May 19

4K Languages:  English, Spanish, French

4K Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French

BD Languages:  English, Spanish, French

BD Subtitles:  English SDH, Spanish, French

Running Time: 126 minutes

Rated R: for strong/bloody violent content, sexual content/nudity and language.

4K UHD and Blu-ray: ATMOS TrueHD, DLBY/DGTL

About the Film

From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award winners Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale comes THE BRIDE! A bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling stories. 

A lonely “Frank” (Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (five-time Oscar nominee Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Buckley) is born. What ensues is beyond what either of them imagined: Murder! Possession! A radical cultural movement! And outlaw lovers in a wild and combustible romance! 

The film stars Buckley, Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, with Bening, Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal, and Oscar winner Penélope Cruz. Maggie Gyllenhaal directs from her own screenplay and produces alongside Oscar nominee Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Talia Kleinhendler and Osnat Handelsman Keren. The executive producers are Carla Raij, David Webb and Courtney Kivowitz. 

Gyllenhaal is supported behind the camera by a team of award-winning film artisans, including director of photography Lawrence Sher, production designer Karen Murphy, editor Dylan Tichenor, music supervisor Randall Poster, composer Hildur Gudnadóttir and costume designer Sandy Powell.

Warner Bros. Pictures Presents A First Love Films / In The Current Company Production, A Maggie Gyllenhaal Film: THE BRIDE!