John Woo film Bullet in the Head on 4K in January

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The 1990 film “Bullet in the Head“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 6th, 2026, via Hong Kong Cinema Classics / Shout! Studios. The movie was directed and co-written by John Woo. It starred Tony Leung, Jacky Cheung, Simon Yam, and Waise Lee.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio Mono in Cantonese and English. Newly translated English subtitles will optionally be available for the Cantonese language track.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. Shout! Factory actually moved all of [their] online sales from the old website to GRUV, as of today. There’s no preorder listing yet at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update later. You can also preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Barnes & Noble.

The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, the bonus materials included with this 3-disc set are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Film Critic Frank Djeng

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated For This Release
  • NEW Audio Commentary With Frank Djeng

Disc 3 (Blu-ray):

  • “Festival Cut” Of Bullet In The Head
  • Alternate Boardroom Ending
  • NEW “Brilliance With A Bullet” – Interview With Director/Writer John Woo
  • NEW “Head Case!” – Interview With Actor Waise Lee
  • NEW “Army Of One” – Interview With Producer Terence Chang
  • NEW “Apocalypse Woo” – Interview With Editor David Wu
  • NEW “Tumultuous Times” – Interview With Production Planner Catherine Lau
  • NEW “Hong Kong Confidential” – Inside Bullet In The Head With Author Grady Hendrix
  • NEW “Apocalypse How?” – Interview With Professor Lars Laamann
  • Trailers
  • Image Gallery

Bringing Out the Dead comes back to 4K in January

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The 1999 film “Bringing Out the Dead” will be re-released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via Paramount Home Media Distribution. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, starred Nicolas Cage, Patricia Arquette, John Goodman, Ving Rhames, Tom Sizemore, and Marc Anthony.

EDITORIAL NOTE: Even though this technically is a re-release, it’s not to be confused with the earlier [2024] Paramount Presents release. That release [which included a 4K disc] has since gone OOP (out of print). This new release [or re-release, rather] will make the movie in 4K once again available to consumers, on physical media.

The movie has been “newly remastered from the original camera negative. This exceptional new release was reviewed by Scorsese, cinematographer Robert Richardson, and editor Thelma Schoonmaker.”

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and also include a digital code (copy).

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

  • Filmmaker Focus: Martin Scorsese On Bringing Out the Dead
  • A Rumination On Salvation – Nicolas Cage on Bringing Out the Dead
  • Cemetery Streets – Screenwriter Paul Schrader on Bringing Out the Dead
  • City of Ghosts – Cinematographer Robert Richardson on Bringing Out the Dead
  • On Set with Patricia Arquette
  • On Set with John Goodman
  • On Set with Ving Rhames
  • On Set with Tom Sizemore
  • On Set with Marc Anthony
  • Exclusive Cast and Crew Interviews

Black Phone 2 comes to 4K and Blu-ray in December

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According to retailers, the 2025 film “Black Phone 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on December 23rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The Blumhouse-produced sequel was co-written and directed by Scott Derrickson, originally based on a short story by Joe Hill. It stars Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, Demián Bichir, and Miguel Mora. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on the critics’ reviews on 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 (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. Both releases will come as a “Collector’s Edition” with the 4K as a 2-disc “combo pack” including its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Each release will come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

There will be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) exclusively available at Walmart, which is now available for preorder.

Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The bonus materials included with the physical media releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Dialed In: The Cast of Black Phone 2
  • A Story Carved in Ice
  • And More!

A “Black Phone 2-Movie Collection“ will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray. That set is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. A Blu-ray version and listing might be coming. Stay tuned! Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for this movie.

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The Emperor’s New Groove comes to 4K in December

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The 2000 film “The Emperor’s New Groove“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via Disney. Mark Dindal directed and co-wrote the original story. The movie featured the voice talents of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Wendie Malick, and Patrick Warburton. It’s worth noting that this movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.66:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on the release have yet to be fully detailed, but you can expect all of the previous Blu-ray and DVD extras. Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement from this week regarding this upcoming 4K release of the movie.

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The 1992 film Under Siege comes to 4K in January

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The 1992 film “Under Siege” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition sets on January 6th via Arrow Video. Andrew Davis directed the movie that starred Steven Seagal. It co-starred Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, Erika Eleniak, Patrick O’Neal, and Colm Meaney.

The movie has received a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative, approved by director Andrew Davis. 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), accompanied by Dolby Atmos and lossless 2.0 stereo sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and lossless 2.0 stereo sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition available to preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website. The bonus materials included with the limited edition releases are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary with director Andrew Davis and writer J.F. Lawton
  • I’m on a Boat (With a Bomb), a newly filmed interview with director Andrew Davis
  • One of the Guys, a newly filmed interview with actor Erika Eleniak
  • A Tight Ship, a newly filmed interview with actor Damian Chapa
  • The Introvision Files, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor William Mesa
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Vern and a serial fiction by Martyn Pedler

Blake Edwards Pink Panther films on 4K in December

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Four of the original live-action “Pink Panther” films directed by Blake Edwards are coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 16th via KL Studio Classics. This includes “The Pink Panther” (1963), “A Shot in the Dark” (1964), “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (1976), and “Revenge of the Pink Panther” (1978). These films all starred Peter Sellers (as “Chief Inspector Clouseau”).

The first movie features a new 4K scan of the 35mm original Technirama camera negative. The other films feature new 4K scans from the 35mm original camera negative(s). The tech specs for each film include a 2160p video presentation in 2.20:1, 2.39:1, and 2.35:1 aspect ratios, in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), with lossless 5.1 and 2.0 sound, each on a BD-100 disc. Individually, these releases will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart(s) included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of “The Pink Panther” (1963), “A Shot in the Dark,” “The Pink Panther Strikes Again,” and “Revenge of the Pink Panther” are now individually available for preorder at Amazon. Blu-ray Special Edition versions of these films will also be available. Additionally, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website.

The bonus materials included with the releases run rather lengthy and are listed further below, after the break, sorted by film and disc.

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The 1997 film Breakdown comes to 4K in December

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The 1997 film “Breakdown“ will finally get an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray release on December 30th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Jonathan Mostow directed and co-wrote the film. The movie starred Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Jack Noseworthy, and Rex Linn. NOTE: This movie was earlier released on 4K UHD Blu-ray as an exclusive with a box set [“Paramount Scares: Volume 2“]. This will mark the first time that it has been available as a stand-alone release in North America.

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) and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart (in HD) included as well as a digital copy.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Filmmaker Focus: Director Jonathan Mostow on Breakdown
  • Audio Commentary By Director Johnathan Mostow and Kurt Russell
  • Victory is Hers: Kathleen Quinlan on Breakdown
  • A Brilliant Partnership: Martha De Laurentiis on Breakdown
  • And More!

The 1995 film Dead Man is coming to 4K in January

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The 1995 film “Dead Man“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 6th via The Criterion Collection. Jim Jarmusch wrote and directed the movie, which featured original music by Neil Young and starred Johnny Depp. It co-starred Gary Farmer, Crispin Glover, Lance Henriksen, Iggy Pop, John Hurt, Robert Mitchum, Gabriel Byrne, and Jared Harris.

This has received a 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Jim Jarmusch. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a black and white 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, in SDR (standard dynamic range), with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 surround sound. This 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Q&A in which Jarmusch responds to questions sent in by fans
  • Footage of Neil Young composing and performing the film’s score
  • Interview with actor Gary Farmer
  • Readings of William Blake poems by members of the cast, including Mili Avital, Alfred Molina, and Iggy Pop, accompanied by Jarmusch’s location-scouting photos
  • Selected-scene audio commentary by production designer Bob Ziembicki and sound mixer Drew Kunin
  • Deleted scenes
  • Trailer
  • Color photos from the film’s production
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
  • PLUS: Essays by film critic Amy Taubin and music journalist Ben Ratliff
  • Cover by Nessim Higson

The 2015 film Southpaw comes to 4K in December

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The 2015 film “Southpaw“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, as an Amazon exclusive, on December 9th via Lionsgate. Antoine Fuqua directed the film. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Curtis Jackson (“50 Cent“), and Naomie Harris. NOTE: This will be the first time the movie has been available on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy of the film.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is exclusively available for preorder at Amazon. You can find a further glimpse at the artwork and packaging below.

The following bonus materials will be included with this release.

  • Southpaw: Inside the Ring
  • Q&A with Jake Gyllenhaal, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Rachel McAdams, and More
  • Extended Training Montage
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Theatrical Trailer
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