Caught Stealing on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2025 film “Caught Stealing” is set to arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 11th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Darren Aronofsky directed the movie. It stars Austin Butler, Regina King, Zöe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D’Onofrio, Benito Martínez Ocasio, Griffin Dunne, and Carol Kane. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

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 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart. The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases of this film are listed below.

  • Aronofsky: The Real Deal – Director Darren Aronofsky and Screenwriter/Author Charlie Huston explore the genesis of the film, the process of adaptation, and how to keep audiences guessing.
  • Casting Criminals, Chaos, and a Cat – Austin Butler leads an incredible ensemble of actors – hear from the cast & crew on their characters, filming on set, and more!
  • New York Story – From nosy neighbors to Black & White cookies, Caught Stealing is a love letter to New York.
  • I Don’t Drive – Whether he’s running through traffic or hanging from a sixth-story balcony, Austin Butler brought an intense physicality to his performance as washed-up baseball player Hank Thompson.

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film as well as the official announcement about the home video releases.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 sequel “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on November 11th via Bleeker Street (distributed by Decal Releasing). Rob Reiner directed and co-wrote the film. It stars Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, and Michael McKean. The supporting cast includes Fran Drescher and Paul Shaffer, with cameos by Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Questlove, Paul McCartney, and Elton John.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below) 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 following bonus materials will be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray releases.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Trailers

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film.

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The 2005 film adaptation of Rent on 4K in November

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The 2005 film adaptation of the musical “Rent“ comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Chris Columbus directed the movie. It starred Rosario Dawson, Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Jesse L. Martin, Idina Menzel, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and Tracie Thoms. The motion picture is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

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) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release will come with a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Yet, it is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update on that. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Director Chris Columbus and Actors Anthony Rapp and Adam Pascal
  • “No Day But Today” Feature-Length Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes and Musical Performances
  • 2 Public Service Announcements
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing the upcoming 4K release of the film.

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The 1992 film Howards End comes to 4K November

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The 1992 film “Howards End“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 18th, courtesy of Cohen Film Collection, distributed by Kino Lorber. James Ivory directed the movie. It starred Emma Thompson, Anthony Hopkins, Vanessa Redgrave, and Helena Bonham Carter. The motion picture won a total of three Academy Awards (“Oscars”), including Best Actress in a Leading Role (Emma Thompson).

It has received a new 4K restoration from the original negative, overseen and approved by director James Ivory and cinematographer Tony Pierce-Roberts. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This will come as a 2-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder on Amazon, as well as directly through Kino Lorber’s shop. The bonus materials set to be included on the release are listed below (sorted by disc).

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Film Critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary by Film Critics Wade Major and Lael Lowenstein
  • Returning to Howards End: James Ivory in conversation with Laurence Kardish
  • Interview with James Ivory and Vanessa Redgrave
  • Q&A with James Ivory
  • 1992 Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
  • Building Howards End
  • The Design of Howards End
  • James Ivory Remembers Ismail Merchant
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
  • 2016 Re-Release Trailer

The 1990 film Awakenings comes to 4K in December

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The 1990 film “Awakenings“ is finally coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on December 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Penny Marshall directed the movie, which was nominated for 3 Academy Awards (“Oscars”). It starred Robert De Niro and the late Robin Williams. It co-starred John Heard, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, and Max Von Sydow.

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, accompanied by Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 surround sound. The release will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

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

  • Making-Of Featurette
  • Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the full press release announcing this upcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray.

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The 1997 film Boogie Nights on 4K in December

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The 1997 film “Boogie Nights” will arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook in early December via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, according to retailers. The title is yet to officially be announced, but the release date is shown to be December 2nd, according to Amazon. Stay tuned for an official announcement from the studio later to get the final word on the exact release date. Paul Thomas Anderson wrote, produced, and directed the movie. It starred Mark Wahlberg, Heather Graham, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Don Cheadle, Nicole Parker, and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

The tech specs for the 4K release(s) include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 high dynamic range and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. No Dolby Vision will be included here. The 4K releases will each include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below) is already “currently unavailable” (sold out) at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update if the 4K SteelBook becomes available again for preorder. Also, there are no preorders yet at GRUV or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that as well.

Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K physical media releases.

  • American Cinematheque Q&A (Paul Thomas Anderson and John C. Reilly)
  • Director Audio Commentary
  • Cast Audio Commentary
  • Additional Scenes
  • And More!

As per usual, below, after the break, you can find citations of my original social media posts on X and Reddit, as this was a developing rumor over the course of the day.

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Freakier Friday comes to Blu-ray in November

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The 2025 sequel “Freakier Friday“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 11th via Disney. Nisha Ganatra directed the movie, which stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. It co-stars Julia Butters, Sophia Hammons, Mark Harmon, Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Christina Vidal, and Haley Hudson.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray Disc release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Dolby Atmos mix appears to be reserved for digital release only at present, as no 4K release is planned; more on that later. The Blu-ray release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its DVD counterpart included, along with a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon, but not Walmart, so stay tuned for an update on that soon when the situation changes.

The bonus materials set to be included with the Blu-ray release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  • Featurettes:
    • Making Things Freakier – More than two decades later, the band is back together! Go behind the scenes as returning cast members talk about reprising their roles. Learn about the stunts, taking on each other’s mannerisms – and how this film is a love letter to Los Angeles.
  • Where Were You When… – Join the original cast as they reflect on the fun and magic of the 2003 production and learn where new cast members were in 2003. Writer Jordan Weiss shares a great anecdote that reveals the fandom and staying power of the earlier classic.
  • Flashback Friday – This playful, narrated piece reveals the hidden nods to 2003’s Freaky Friday along with some “freakier” fun facts about the sequel.
  • “Baby” Lyric Music Video – Catch this heartfelt lyric video that combines clips from the movie with behind-the-scenes production footage.

EDITORIAL NOTE: As of yet, there is no 4K UHD Blu-ray release of this film planned. Perhaps later on, but for the home video release, Disney has opted for an HD physical media release only.

Below, after the break, you can find the home video and theatrical trailer for the film, along with its press release for home video release.

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Pride & Prejudice [2005] on 4K in November

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The 2005 film adaptation of “Pride & Prejudice” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray in a standard release and 4K UHD Blu-ray “20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” on November 25th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Joe Wright directed this adaptation of Jane Austen‘s classic novel (of the same title). The movie starred Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Talulah Riley, Rosamund Pike, Jena Malone, Carey Mulligan, Simon Woods, Rupert Friend, and Donald Sutherland.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K standard release and Collector’s Edition set will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, each will feature a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray and the “20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition” 4K UHD Blu-ray gift set are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K standard and Collector’s Edition 4K available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with each of the 4K releases are listed below.

  • Conversations with the Cast
  • Jane Austen: Ahead of Her Time
  • A Bennet Family Portrait
  • HBO First Look: Pride & Prejudice
  • The Politics of 18th Century Dating
  • The Stately Homes of Pride & Prejudice
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Joe Wright

Below, after the break, you’ll find my original X post to show folks when the news originally broke on social media [on my end]. I dislike people calling things “old news” with zero context.

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