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They Will Kill You comes to 4K and Blu-ray in June

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Justin Sluss

DVD cover for the movie 'They Will Kill You', featuring a dark and dramatic design with a central figure and split images of various characters.

Blu-ray cover of the movie 'They Will Kill You', featuring a character holding a bloody knife with dramatic facial expressions and images of other characters in the background.

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The 2026 dark comedy/horror “They Will Kill You” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on June 30th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Kirill Sokolov co-wrote and directed the movie. It stars Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, and Patricia Arquette. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. As an alternative, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray up for preorder over at online retailer GRUV. Bonus material to be included with the releases is listed below.

Director’s Log: The Making of They Will Kill You
Developing the Virgil Featurette
- A look into the film’s most iconic location: The Virgil, a nine-floor art deco building inspired by Dante’s Inferno. This piece showcases the building’s intricate design, surreal art direction, and how each floor was constructed to reflect a different level of psychological descent.
Asia Reaves’ Attacks Featurette
- This action-packed piece breaks down all the major fight scenes in the film, complete with stunts, spoilers, and cinematic chaos.
Crafting Carnage Featurette

Further below, after the break, you can find the official “red band” trailer [in 4K] and the full announcement for the physical media (as well as digital) releases.

Documentary The AI Doc is coming to Blu-ray in May

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Blu-ray cover of the documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist' featuring a colorful design with various illustrations and text.

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The 2026 documentary “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist“ is coming to Blu-ray on May 19th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The movie was co-directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell and produced by Daniel Kwan. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes. The tech specs on Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. It seems that no bonus material will be included on this release. Below, after the break, you can find the official trailer.

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

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Justin Sluss

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

The 2026 film “The Bride!” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

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.

George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead on 4K in June

Posted on March 30, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Cover art for George A. Romero's Day of the Dead Collector's Edition featuring a zombie holding a gun against a yellow background.

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The 1985 film “Day of the Dead“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a 4-Disc “Collector’s Edition” on June 16th via Scream Factory [Shout! Studios].

George A. Romero wrote and directed this modern-day horror classic. It starred Lori Cardille, Terry Alexander, Joseph Pilato, Jarlath Conroy, Anthony Dileo Jr., Richard Liberty, Sherman Howard, and Gary Howard Klar.

The movie has been fully restored. In fact, it has received a 4K restoration for the interpositive. 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) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 dual-channel Mono sound. An isolated score-and-sound-effects mix will also be available.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder at online retailer GRUV. The 4-disc Collector’s Edition will be a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with two additional Blu-ray Discs containing bonus material. The release will come in a rigid packaging and include two separate cases for the 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray and the bonus Blu-ray discs. Some other physical extras will be included, pictured below.

Those aforementioned extras are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray, Feature Film):

NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 2 (Blu-ray, Feature Film):

NEW Audio Commentary With Author Daniel Kraus And Film Critic Drew McWeeny
Audio Commentary With Writer/Director George A. Romero, Special Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini, Production Designer Cletus Anderson, And Actress Lori Cardille

Disc 3 (Blu-ray, Documentary):

“World’s End: The Legacy of Day of the Dead” – A Feature Length Documentary About The Making Of Day Of The Dead

Disc 4 (Blu-ray Special Features):

NEW Interview With Actor Lori Cardille
NEW Interview With Assistant to Tom Savini/Actor Greg Nicotero
NEW Interview With Composer And First Assistant Director John Harrison
NEW Interview With Founder Of The George A. Romero Foundation Suzanne Romero
NEW Interview With Actor John Amplas
NEW Interview With 2nd Unit Cameraman Ernest Dickerson
NEW Interview With Filmmaker Tina Romero
NEW “Monster Mania: Restoring Day Of The Dead‘”
NEW “Stink of the Dead” – Featurette
Underground: A Look Into The Day Of The Dead Mines
Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Special Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini’s Archives
Wampum Mine Promotional Video
Photo Gallery
Theatrical Trailers
TV Spots

Further below, after the break, you can find the new official trailer and the press release announcement.

The 1971 film Wake in Fright comes to 4K in June

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Movie poster for 'Wake in Fright' featuring prominent characters, with a dramatic background and a kangaroo silhouette at the bottom.

Movie poster for 'Wake in Fright' featuring Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, and Chips Rafferty, with a dramatic background and text at the bottom.

Commissions Earned

The 1971 film “Wake in Fright” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition set(s) via Arrow Video on June 30th. The releases will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

Ted Kotcheff directed and co-wrote the screenplay adaptation, based on a novel of the same title. The movie starred Donald Pleasence, Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty, Sylvia Kay, Jack Thompson, Al Thomas, Peter Whittle, Nancy Knudsen, and John Meillon.

The movie is presented “here in a definitive 4K 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 (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and lossless Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation and lossless Mono sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via the Arrow Video site or the MVD Shop. The physical extras are pictured below, along with the full list of bonus material further below.

4K Ultra HD Blu-ray box set of the film 'Wake in Fright,' featuring a disc, a booklet, and a colorful cover art.

Audio commentary by director Ted Kotcheff and editor Anthony Buckley
Audio commentary by Peter Galvin, author of The Making of Wake in Fright
Return to the ‘Yabba, a featurette tracking down the film’s Broken Hill locations
Take in Fright, an interview with director of photography Brian West
Sounds of the Outback, a previously unreleased interview with sound editors Keith Palmer and Eddy Joseph
The Cinema’s Great Squeaky Bald Git, an appreciation of actor Donald Pleasence by film historian Kim Newman
The Filmmaker and the Film Buff, a discussion between Philippe Mora and Paul Harris
Yer Mad, Ya Bastard!, an archive interview with director Ted Kotcheff
Not Quite Hollywood, an archive interview with actor Jack Thompson
Q&A with Ted Kotcheff from the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Audio interview with Ted Kotcheff, conducted by Paul Harris
Audio interview with composer John Scott, conducted by music historian Daniel Schweiger
Alternate scenes from Outback
2009 TV report on the rediscovery and restoration of Wake in Fright
Who Needs Art?, a 1971 TV segment with behind-the-scenes footage
Chips Rafferty obituary by Ken G. Hall
US theatrical trailer and TV spot
Foreign Visions of Local Stories, a trailer reel of Australian films helmed by overseas filmmakers
Image gallery
Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Jay Slater, Paul Lê and David Michael Brown plus archive materials
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Jeff Marshall

The Mortal Kombat Kollection comes to 4K in June

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Cover art for Mortal Kombat Kollection featuring the iconic dragon emblem against a red and black background.

Commissions Earned

The “Mortal Kombat Kollection” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on June 30th via Arrow Video. The releases will be distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.

The “kollection” includes the movies “Mortal Kombat” (1995) and “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation” (1997), each debuting on 4K UHD Blu-ray. Paul W.S. Anderson directed Mortal Kombat, which starred Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Trevor Goddard, and Talisa Soto. Mortal Kombat: Annihilation was directed by John R. Leonetti. The second film starred Robin Shou, Talisa Soto, James Remar, Sandra Hess, Lynn ‘Red’ Williams, Brian Thompson, Irina Pantaeva, and Chris Conrad.

Each movie has received a new 4K restoration by Arrow Films from the original camera negatives. The director of each film approved the presentations. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio [for each film] with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc set will feature each movie on its own individual 4K disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video [US] and at the MVD Shop. The physical extras included with the set(s) are shown and listed below.

A collection of 'Mortal Kombat' films including 'Mortal Kombat: Kollection' and 'Mortal Kombat: Annihilation', displayed with DVD cases, disks, and artwork.

Physical extras:

Collectors’ perfect-bound booklet featuring new writing on the films by Simon Ward and John Torrani
Reversible sleeves featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
Two double-sided foldout posters featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat (1995):

Brand new audio commentary with director Paul W.S. Anderson
Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
Cage Match, a newly filmed interview with actor Linden Ashby
Leveling Up, a newly filmed interview with cinematographer John R. Leonetti
Quarters to Millions, a newly filmed interview with producer Lawrence Kasanoff
The Heavyweight, a newly filmed interview with designer and suit performer Tom Woodruff
Mortal Kombat: A Journey Behind the Scenes featurette
On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
Theatrical trailers
Image gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Mortal Kombat: Annihilation:

Brand new audio commentary with director John R. Leonetti moderated by filmmaker Gillian Wallace Horvat
Brand new audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
The Queen of the Night, a newly filmed interview with actor Musetta Vander
Techno, Taiko, Orcho, a newly filmed interview with composer George S. Clinton
The Man of a Thousand Deaths, a newly filmed interview with stunt performer J.J. Perry, who played Cyrax, Scorpion and Noob Saibot
On-set interview bites with the cast and director and B-roll footage
Theatrical trailer
Image gallery

Fallout: Season Two comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Cover art for 'Fallout' Season Two, featuring four characters standing on a rocky landscape with a dramatic storm in the background.

Cover art for 'Fallout' Season Two in 4K Ultra HD, featuring multiple characters against a post-apocalyptic backdrop.

Cover art for 'Fallout Season Two' Blu-ray featuring a desolate landscape with characters walking under a 'Welcome to New Vegas' sign.

Commissions Earned

The Amazon MGM Studios “Fallout: The Complete Second Season” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Alliance Home Entertainment.

The show, based on the video game franchise of the same title, airs on Amazon Prime Video. It stars Aaron Moten, Ella Purnell, Kyle MacLachlan, Moisés Arias, Johnny Pemberton, Justin Theroux, and Walton Goggins. The supporting cast includes Frances Turner, Annabel O’Hagan, Leslie Uggams, Jon Daly, Zach Cherry, and Dave Register.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, in Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) with Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 3-disc set. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further below), 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. NOTE: The 4K SteelBook is an Amazon exclusive.

A collection of 'Fallout' media, including a steelbook case, art cards, and discs. The steelbook features a dramatic landscape with characters, and the interior image shows a Las Vegas city limit sign. — **Commissions Earned**

The bonus material included with the releases is listed below.

Commentary: Inside Episode 8 – “The Strip” – with Aaron Moten and Kyle MacLachlan
Welcome Back To The Wasteland – Featurette
New Vegas – Featurette
Fallout: Fake Talkshow – Hilarious interview with the cast
RobCo Animated Series shorts
Fallout: The Ghoul Log

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer. Also, I’ve included the official full announcement about the home video releases of the second season of this show.

Animated film GOAT comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Cover art for the animated movie 'GOAT', featuring various stylized animal characters in sports attire against a basketball court background.

Blu-ray cover of the animated movie 'GOAT', featuring a diverse cast of animal characters in a sports theme.

Commissions Earned

The 2026 animated film “GOAT” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 5th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

NBA superstar Stephen Curry produced the Sony Pictures Animation film, directed by Tyree Dillihay and co-directed by Adam Rosette. It features the voices of Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jenifer Lewis, Aaron Pierre, Patton Oswalt, Andrew Santino, Bobby Lee, Eduardo Franco, Sherry Cola, Jelly Roll, and Jennifer Hudson.

It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is both “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), high dynamic range, with 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. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. The 4K and Blu-ray releases will each also come with a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus material included with the physical media releases of the film is listed below.

Easter Egg Replay
Animal Aesthetic: The Style of GOAT
Make Your Own Pick & Roll Pizza Bites with Ayesha Curry
Deleted Scene with Filmmaker Intro
Game Recognizes Game: Making GOAT
All-Star Line Up: Meet the Cast & Characters
Courts Come Alive
“Mention Me” by CORTIS Lyric Video
“I’m Good” by Jelly Roll Lyric Video

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer. Also, you get the full press release announcement.

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie on Blu-ray in May

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Justin Sluss

Blu-ray and DVD cover for 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie', featuring two men holding a radio and smiling.

Commissions Earned

“Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 26th via NEON (distributed by Decal Releasing).

Matt Johnson directed, co-wrote, and co-stars in the film. It co-stars Jay McCarrol, along with Ben Petrie, Ethan Eng, Reid Janisse, Michael Scott, Maddy Wilde, and Ethan Keyes. It’s most certainly worth noting that the movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its DVD counterpart included.

UPDATED: The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update with other retailers. Bonus material included with the release is listed below.