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The Home [2025] on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 horror film “The Home” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Lionsgate. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak release will be Lionsgate Limited exclusive. The Blu-ray is set to be released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment and will be available at most retailers. James DeMonaco directed and co-wrote the film. It stars Pete Davidson, John Glover, Ethan Phillips, and Bruce Altman.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. Both releases will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, while the Blu-ray release will get its DVD counterpart. Both physical media releases on 4K UHD and Blu-ray will include a digital copy of the film.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak exclusively available to preorder via Lionsgate Limited. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director James DeMonaco and Producer Sébastien K. Lemercier
  • Making of The Home
  • Theatrical Trailer

Back to the Future celebrates 40th anniversary

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The “Back to the Future” trilogy and franchise will celebrate its 40th anniversary with new 4K UHD Blu-ray releases on November 4th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. This will include a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) for each film, as well as a 4K UHD Blu-ray 40th Anniversary Trilogy, and a very limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook 40th Anniversary Trilogy Giftset. That giftset (pictured further below) will be an exclusive at the retailer Amazon.

UPDATED: The release dates have been changed from October to November 4th. This new release date applies to all 40th anniversary edition releases.

Below you can find the artwork for the standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K set and giftset.

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The tech specs for the releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HDR10+ forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc, for each film. The 40th anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks, standard 40th anniversary trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray, and the 4K SteelBook giftset will all come as “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included, as well as digital copies compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can now find the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBooks for “Back to the Future,” “Back to the Future: Part II,” and “Back to the Future: Part III“ now available for preorder at Amazon. The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy release is also available for preorder at Amazon. As far as the Amazon exclusive 40th Anniversary Trilogy 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Giftset, it has a listing, but it’s currently unavailable for preorder. It might have sold out, to be honest with you, as it was available earlier this morning. Stay tuned for an update on that.

The 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the first film, the 40th Anniversary 4K UHD Blu-ray Trilogy, and giftset will all feature some new bonus materials exclusive to these releases. Those are listed below, along with the previous extras. NOTE: The all-new extras will not be included with the individual 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases of the film’s sequels, only the first film and trilogy.

All-New Bonus Materials:

  • 40 Years Later: Reflecting on the Future: Co-writer/producer Bob Gale reflects on the legacy and cultural impact of the films.
  • Back to Hill Valley: Join Bob Gale along with Donald Fullilove (“Mayor Goldie Wilson”) as they revisit and discuss some of the most iconic filming locations.
  • Untold Stories of Back to the Future: Journey Back in time with crew members as they share their personal stories from the set.
  • TCM Classic Film Festival Panel: Bob Gale, cinematographer Dean Cundey and stunt double Charlie Croughwell reunite at the 40th Anniversary premiere.
  • A Mystery in History: Discover the rich history of the Gibson guitar Marty McFly plays at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance and hear from cast as they rally fans to help find the iconic prop that’s been missing for 40 years.

Plus Archival Extras (for the trilogy):

  • Tales from the Future 6-Part Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes
  • 8 Archival Featurettes
  • Audio Commentaries
  • Back to the Future: The Musical Behind the Scenes
  • And Alternate Future: Lost Audition Tapes
  • OUTATIME: Restoring the DeLorean
  • Back to the Future: The Rid
  • Doc Brown Saves the World! Short Film
  • And Much More!

The Breakfast Club on Criterion 4K in November

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The 1985 film “The Breakfast Club“ is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release from The Criterion Collection on November 4th. John Hughes wrote, directed, and produced the movie. It starred Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ally Sheedy.

The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will also feature uncompressed LPCM Mono and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and directly from Criterion. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio commentary featuring actors Anthony Michael Hall and Judd Nelson
  • Interviews with actors Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy and other members of the cast and crew
  • Video essay featuring director John Hughes’s production notes, read by Nelson
  • Fifty minutes of deleted and extended scenes
  • Promotional and archival interviews
  • Excerpts from a 1985 American Film Institute seminar with Hughes
  • Radio interview with Hughes
  • Audio interview with Ringwald from an episode of This American Life
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: An essay by author and critic David Kamp
  • Cover based on an original theatrical poster by Annie Leibovitz

The Quick and the Dead 4K SteelBook in October

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The 1995 film “The Quick and the Dead” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on October 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Sam Raimi directed and produced the film. It starred Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio. It co-starred Keith David, Roberts Blossom, Kevin Conway, Lance Henriksen, Pat Hingle, Gary Sinise, and Tobin Bell.

This release will be to celebrate the film’s 30th anniversary. NOTE: This film has been previously released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. However, that release only included the HDR10 form of high dynamic range, and this will also include Dolby Vision for the first time on physical media. That being said, tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook now available for preorder at Amazon and at retailer Walmart. The only bonus material included with this release consists of 7 Deleted Scenes and the Theatrical Trailer. No new extras will be featured.

I Know What You Did Last Summer on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 version of “I Know What You Did Last Summer” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on October 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson directed the film. It stars Madelyn Cline, Chase Su Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King, Tyriq Withers, and Sarah Pidgeon. It co-stars Billy Campbell, Gabbriette Bechtel, Austin Nichols, Freddie Prinze Jr., and Jennifer Love Hewitt.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10 (forms of 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 with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Both releases will feature a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases of this movie are listed below.

  • Outtakes & Bloopers
  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Return to Southport – The Cast
  • Chills, Kills & Thrills – Making A Thriller

Zach Cregger’s Weapons on Blu-ray and 4K

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The 2025 film “Weapons” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Zach Cregger wrote and directed the film. It stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Toby Huss, Alden Ehrenreich, and Amy Madigan. It is certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10 (forms of 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. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will feature a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be available at all retailers. However, at this time, preorders have already sold out. Stay tuned for an update on that. Below you can find a glimpse of the artwork for the 4K SteelBook.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available at online retailer GRUV. The 4K SteelBook has preorder listings at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart, but as mentioned, they are all sold out (at this time). The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are detailed below.

  • Director Zach Cregger: Making Horror Personal (featurette)
    • Zach Cregger unravels the intricate origins of Weapons. In this insightful exclusive, he details the initial sparks of inspiration that ignited the project, revealing how elements of his own life experiences found their way into the film’s core.
  • Weaponized: The Cast of Weapons (featurette)
    • An ensemble piece showcasing the stark personalities and combative dynamic between the different characters, as well as the motivations that lead them down the path of mystery, conflict, and death.
  • Weapons: Texture of Terror (featurette)
    • Maybrook, a seemingly perfect town, harbors a darkness that runs deeper than its charming façade. Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.

The Bad Guys 2 on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 DreamWorks Animation sequel “The Bad Guys 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 7th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans. This features the voice talents of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, and Awkwafina. Its voice cast co-stars Zazie Beetz, Lily Singh, Alex Borstein, and Richard Ayoade. It’s worth mentioning that this film is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audience ratings) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray physical media releases will also feature a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Lastly, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.

  • LITTLE LIES AND ALIBIS: In this animated short, the Bad Guys recount their chaotic day to their parole officer after arriving 10 minutes late to their hearing.
  • Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans:
    • Lowrider Chase
    • Crime Sisters
  • BAD GUYS: Out of Line: Step into the studio with the cast as they record some of their silliest lines in this hilarious montage of recording booth moments!
  • Double Jeopardy: The Making of THE BAD GUYS 2: Cast and filmmakers unveil their master plan to bring the Bad Guys back together for another epic heist!
  • Meet the Gang: The gang is back together! Catch up with the all-star cast behind your favorite Bad Guys and meet the Bad Girls!
  • Double Trouble: The Animals Behind THE BAD GUYS 2: The cast of THE BAD GUYS 2 meet the real-life animal versions of their characters!
  • Causing a Scene: Learn how the film’s adrenaline pumping action sequences came to life!
  • Planning the Heist: Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans break down how they devised the elaborate Lucha Heist in this hilarious show and tell!
  • Sketching the Bad Girls: A crime has been committed and the suspects are…the Bad Girls! Co-Director JP Sans (witness to the incident) gives a description of each of the suspects to the detective, Producer Damon Ross, and the sketch artist, Director Pierre Perifel, who shows how to draw them yourself!
    • Kitty
    • Doom
    • Pigtail
  • Feature Commentary with Director Pierre Perifel, Co-Director JP Sans, Head of Character Animation Benjamin Willis, Head of Story Katherine de Vries, and Head of Cinematography, Layout Théophile Bondoux
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