New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for December 2nd, 2025
The following titles will be released on December 2nd, 2025, on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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View the list below with the retail links
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RUMOR: Ben-Hur comes to 4K SteelBook in February
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The 1959 epic “Ben-Hur” is reportedly coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 24th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, according to retailers. It will also come to the UK on February 27th. William Wyler directed the film. It starred Charlton Heston, Haya Harareet, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, and Hugh Griffith. It co-starred Martha Scott, Cathy O’Donnell, Sam Jaffe, Finlay Currie, and Frank Thring.
This features a 4K restoration, as previously seen at a TCM film festival. The tech specs and info about the bonus materials have yet to be detailed. However, it is known that the movie will be split up across two 4K UHD Blu-ray Discs and include a Blu-ray Disc for extras, making it a 3-disc set. You’ll have to wait until there’s an official announcement, though, for more details. There is no word on whether a digital code (copy) of the film will be included with the release or not. And, it should be noted that the artwork (above) is only temporary.
It seems that a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray release will be coming as well, according to a Barnes & Noble listing and a Zavvi listing. Those listings, however, do feature an incorrect [US] release date. It also seems a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Collector’s Edition will be coming as well, possibly stateside, according to a Zavvi listing. Preorder listings are now showing for the UK version, which will be released on 2/27 (as mentioned). In fact, that’s where the first hint at the US release date came from.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart.
The 1981 film Excalibur comes to 4K in February
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The 1981 film “Excalibur” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets via Arrow Video on February 24th in the United States. It will also be released on February 23rd in the United Kingdom. John Boorman directed the movie, which starred Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Cherie Lunghi, Paul Geoffrey, and Robert Addie. It co-starred Nicol Williamson, Keith Buckley, Gabriel Byrne, Liam Neeson, and Patrick Stewart. It’s certainly worth noting that this film featured cutting-edge computer graphics for its time. Also, it received an Academy Award [“Oscar”] nomination for “Best Cinematography.”
The movie features a new 4K restoration from the original 35mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio, in SDR (standard dynamic range), with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono and 5.1 surround sound configurations. The Blu-ray version’s tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA Mono and 5.1 surround sound. The release will be a 3-disc set for each format. More details on the contents are further below.
UPDATED: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can individually preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. You can find a glimpse at the contents of the set (in 4K form) below. Also, a list of bonus materials can be found listed below, sorted by disc.
Physical Extras:
- Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
- Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet containing writing by Charlie Brigden, K.A. Laity, Kimberly Lindbergs, Josh Nelson, Philip Kemp, John Reppion, Icy Sedgwick and Jez Winship
- Double-sided fold-out poster featuring two original artwork options
- Six postcard-sized reproduction art cards
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray):
- Contains the 141-minute Theatrical Cut of the movie
- Brand new audio commentary by Brian Hoyle, author of The Cinema of John Boorman
- Brand new audio commentary by filmmaker David Kittredge, director of Boorman and the Devil
- Archive audio commentary by director John Boorman
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- The Making of Excalibur: Myth into Movie, a never before released 48-minute documentary directed by Neil Jordan during the production of Excalibur
- To Be a Knight and Follow a King, a newly filmed interview with director John Boorman and actor Charley Boorman
- When Death Was but a Dream, a newly filmed interview with creative associate Neil Jordan
- The Charm of Making, a newly filmed interview with production designer Anthony Pratt
- Confessions of a Professional “Pain-in-the-ass”, a newly filmed interview with 2nd unit director Peter MacDonald
- Anam Cara, a new featurette on the working friendship of John Boorman and co-writer Rospo Pallenberg featuring a newly filmed interview with Pallenberg
- Divided Nature, a brand new featurette by film historians Howard S. Berger and Kevin Marr
- Trailers
- Image galleries
Disc 3 (Blu-ray):
- High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation of the 120-minute TV Version of the film, previously unavailable on home video
- Original lossless mono audio
- Excalibur: Behind the Movie, a 50-minute retrospective documentary in which cast and crew look back on the making of the film
Friday the 13th: Part 2 comes to 4K in February
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The 1981 horror sequel “Friday the 13th: Part 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 3rd via Paramount. NOTE: The movie was earlier released as part of the “Paramount Scares: Volume 2“ 4K UHD Blu-ray box set in 2024. However, this will be the first time that it is available individually on the 4K UHD Blu-ray physical media format. Steve Miner directed the movie. It starred Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King, Kirsten Baker, Stuart Charno, and Tom McBride. The cast also included Walt Gorney and Betsy Palmer.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, along with a digital copy [AppleTV compatible] included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.
- Inside “Crystal Lake Memories”
- Friday’s Legacy: Horror Conventions
- Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part II
- Jason Forever
- Original Theatrical Trailer
TRON: Ares is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in January
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The 2025 film “Tron: Ares” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on January 6th via Disney. Joachim Rønning directed this sequel, which featured original music by Nine Inch Nails. It stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Jeff Bridges, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, Hasan Minhaj, and Cameron Monaghan.
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), on a BD-66 disc, with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray releases will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All of the releases [on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray] will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below), and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.
The following bonus materials will be included with each release.
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes:
- The Journey To Tron: Ares: Go on a personal journey with Jared Leto, director Joachim Rønning and other cast and crew members for an in-depth making-of look showcasing the stunning visuals, incredible stunts, cool (but heavy) costumes, and next-level sets of Tron: Ares.
- Lightcycles On The Loose: Join director Joachim Rønning as he peels back the layers of one of the most action-packed sequences in the film. Discover what ILM and the artists who grew up loving the franchise contributed, and what other iconic film the sequence pays homage to.
- The Artistry Of Tron: Ares: Director Joachim Rønning and actor-producer Jared Leto sit down to discuss their journey creating Tron: Ares. The pair unpack key moments and the striking visual, sonic and artistic philosophies that drive the storytelling both in and out of the Grid.
- Cast Conversations: Join the cast in candid conversations as they reflect on stepping into character, memorable on-set experiences, funny anecdotes and personal insights. Get a glimpse of the off-screen camaraderie that shines in their electric on-screen synergy.
- The Legacy Of Tron: Decades after Tron first took the world by storm, and with Tron: Legacy in between, there’s loads of nostalgia to mine for Tron: Ares. Catch some clever easter eggs and noteworthy cameos as this enduring franchise continues to leave its mark.
Further below, after the break, you can find the home video and theatrical trailers for the film. Also, there is the full press release.
Read moreThe 2025 film Bugonia on 4K and Blu-ray in December
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The 2025 film “Bugonia” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on December 23rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Yorgos Lanthimos directed the movie. It stars Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone. It is worth noting that this movie is deemed “Certified Fresh” by critics at Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.50:1 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 1.50:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. UPDATED: You can now find preorders for the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray at GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the packaging and contents for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook.
The following bonus materials will be included with the releases.
- The Birth and the Bees: The Making of Bugonia
- Interviews with Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and the rest of the cast and crew
- Behind-the-scenes footage featuring the sets, music, and cinematography
- And More!
The 2012 film End of Watch comes to 4K in January
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The 2012 film “End of Watch“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on January 20th via Shout! Studios. David Ayer directed, produced, and wrote the movie. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, David Harbour, Natalie Martinez, Frank Grillo, and America Ferrera. It’s certainly worth noting that, still to this day, the movie carries a “Certified Fresh” rating based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.
Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio format(s) have yet to be announced, but stay tuned for an update. I’ve even gone as far as to reach out to the director, but I’ll also try asking Shout! Studios. This will be a 2-disc set and come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Director David Ayer
- Deleted Scenes
- 5 Featurettes:
- Fate with a Badge
- In the Streets
- Women on Watch
- Watch Your Six
- Honors
New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for November 25, 2025
The following titles will be released on November 25th, 2025, on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Read moreThe 2007 film 1408 gets a 4K SteelBook in January
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The 2007 film “1408“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, exclusively at Amazon, on January 13th via Lionsgate. The movie, based on a short story by Stephen King, was directed by Mikael Håfström. The movie starred John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson, Mary McCormack, and Tony Shalhoub.
The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). The audio configuration(s) include lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround for the theatrical cut only. Meanwhile, the Director’s Cut will feature Dolby Atmos sound. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included. It will also include a digital copy.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below), an Amazon exclusive, is now available for preorder.
The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical Cut:
- NEW Featurette: Don’t Enter 1408
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Director’s Cut:
- Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
- Alternate Endings
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
- The Secrets of 1408
- John Cusack on 1408
- Inside Room 1408
- Theatrical
Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Theatrical & Director’s Cut:
- Audio Commentary by Director Mikael Håfström and Writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaswezski
- Alternate Endings
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary
- The Secrets of 1408
- John Cusack on 1408
- Inside Room 1408
- Theatrical