New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for June 24th, 2025
The following titles will be released on June 24th, 2025, on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Read moreThunderbolts* on 4K and Blu-ray in July
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The 2025 film “Thunderbolts*” officially arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on July 29th. The releases will be via Marvel Studios, owned and distributed by Disney. Jake Schreier directed this latest film in the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” It stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It’s certainly worth noting this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) 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 and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K releases will both be 2-disc “combo pack” sets with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update on that.
The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
- Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
- Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.
- Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.
- All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.
- Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*.
- Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.
Finally, it’s worth noting that a Blu-ray “pop-up” edition will also be available as an exclusive at retailer Walmart. It’s not yet available for preorder, but stay tuned for an update. Further below, after the break, you can find a promo trailer for the home video releases of this movie.
Read moreThe 2021 film The Little Things gets a 4K in July
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The 2021 film “The Little Things” is set to arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 8th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. John Lee Hancock wrote and directed this film. It starred Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto.
The tech specs have not yet been fully detailed. However, you can likely expect a 2160p video presentation on the 4K in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by at least HDR10 and a lossless 5.1 surround sound mix. But stay tuned for an update on that. This will only include a 4K UHD Blu-ray disc. It will most undoubtedly also include the same bit of bonus materials found on the previously released Blu-ray. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.
The 1995 film Casper comes to 4K in August
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The 1995 film “Casper” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on August 12th. Universal Studios Home Entertainment will be doing the releases. Brad Silberling directed the film. The movie starred Bill Pullman, Christina Ricci, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Ben Stein, and Don Novello. It’s worth noting that this motion picture is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Also, the movie was executive produced by Steven Spielberg with his company, Amblin Entertainment.
The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will also include Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-100 disc. The 4K releases (standard and SteelBook) will both be a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart enclosed. A digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will also be included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at Walmart. Plus, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.
The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K physical media releases are listed below.
- 7 “Casper The Friendly Ghost” Original Theatrical Shorts:
- “Casper’s Spree Under the Sea”
- “Once Upon a Rhyme”
- “Boo Hoo Baby”
- “To Boo or Not to Boo”
- “Boo Scout”
- “Spooking with a Brogue”
- “Penguin for Your Thoughts”
- Revealing Casper
- Deleted Scene
- Feature Audio Commentary with Director Brad Silberling
The 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap on 4K in September
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The 1984 Mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 16th via The Criterion Collection. Rob Reiner directed the film. It starred Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer. It also co-starred Rob Reiner, Bruno Kirby, Tony Hendra, Ed Begley Jr., and Fran Drescher.
The movie has received a new 4K digital restoration, approved by director Rob Reiner. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix and uncompressed Linear PCM 2.0 stereo. The tech specs for the Blu-ray Special Edition include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and PCM 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K UHD release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition are not yet available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update. You can, however, preorder directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
- Three audio commentaries: one with actors Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer; one with Reiner, producer Karen Murphy, and editors Robert Leighton and Kent Beyda; and one with band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek Smalls
- New conversation between Reiner and actor Patton Oswalt
- The Cutting Room Floor, featuring outtakes, alternate takes, and abandoned subplots
- Spinal Tap: The Final Tour (1981)
- Trailers, promotional spots, media appearances, music videos, and commercials
- English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
- PLUS: An essay by critic Alex Pappademas
- New cover by Dan Goldsworthy
New 4K UHD Blu-ray Releases for June 17th, 2025
The following titles were released on June 17th, 2025, on 4K UHD Blu-ray:
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Read moreThe 1980 musical Xanadu comes to 4K in August
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The 1980 musical “Xanadu” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition on August 19th via KL Studio Classics. Robert Greenwald directed the film. It starred Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Michael Beck, James Sloyan, Dimitra Arliss, and Sandahl Bergman.
This received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, available with either Dolby Vision or HDR10, on a BD-100 disc. It will include lossless sound mixes of the original 4.0 stereo, 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, on a BD-50 disc, with 4.0 stereo, 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo sound. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Special Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director Robert Greenwald, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Jennifer Clymer and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Krystov Charles
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- NEW Audio Commentary by Director Robert Greenwald, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
- NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker Jennifer Clymer and Film Historian Nathaniel Thompson
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians David Del Valle and Krystov Charles
- NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian Samm Deighan
- Making Xanadu: 1980 Making-of the Musical Fantasy Movie (20:36) newly mastered in 2K
- Going Back to Xanadu: 2009 Documentary with the Cast and Crew (27:15)
- 5 TV Spots (2:25)
- 17 Radio Spots (14:17)
- Theatrical Trailer (2:05) newly mastered in 2K
The 1983 film Krull comes to 4K in September
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The 1983 film “Krull“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Peter Yates directed this film. It starred Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and Francesca Annis.
The movie has been restored from the original camera negative and approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It comes with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 surround sound. This 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is also featured.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary with Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall & Lysette Anthony and Editor Ray Lovejoy
- Behind-the-Scenes Commentary
- “Journey to Krull” Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
The 2024 film The Surfer comes to 4K in July
The 2024 film “The Surfer“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via Lionsgate Limited. Lorcan Finnegan directed the film. It stars Nicolas Cage, Finn Little, Rahel Romahn, Nic Cassim, Julian McMahon, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand, and Rory O’Keeffe. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is deemed “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reception from critics.
The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. A digital copy of the film is also included.
You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray exclusively via the Lionsgate Limited website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
- Audio Commentary with Director Lorcan Finnegan
- Through a Wave Darkly: Making The Surfer
- Theatrical Trailer