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Superman 2025 on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 film “Superman” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. James Gunn directed and co-wrote the DC Studios film. It stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult. The film also stars Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell. It’s certainly worth noting that the movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences over 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 or HDR10 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 Dolby Atmos sound. Both physical media format releases will include a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further above) available. It’s currently unavailable for preorder at Amazon, but a placeholder exists. Stay tuned for an update on that. However, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder now at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are also available at online retailer GRUV. Additionally, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at retailer Walmart. It’s currently sold out, but there is a preorder page for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at GRUV.

The bonus materials set to be included with the physical media releases of the film are listed below.

  • Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle – (5:32)
  • Adventures in Making Superman Featurette (60:00)
  • Icons Forever: Superman’s Enduring Legacy – Featurette (6:05)
  • Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain – Featurette (5:18)
  • Kryptunes: The Music of Superman – Featurette (6:31)
  • Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born – Featurette (5:54)
  • Breaking News: The Daily Planet Returns – Featurette (5:23)
  • The Ultimate Villain – Featurette (5:30)
  • The Justice Gang – Featurette (10:37)
  • A New Era: DC Takes Off – Featurette (4:53)

Also, the included digital version will include the following exclusive extras.

  • Director’s Commentary with James Gunn
  • Gag Reel
  • Deleted Scenes

A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-Film Collection on 4K

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“A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-Film Collection“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 30th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. A limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case will also be available exclusively at Amazon (pictured below).

Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case

This collection includes the following seven films.

  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) Theatrical and Uncut Versions
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” (1985)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” (1987)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” (1988)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child” (1989) Theatrical and Uncut Versions
  • “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” (1991) in 2D & 3D
  • “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” (1994)

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range for each movie. The films will also include a variety of Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release(s) will come with a digital copy of the films compatible with Movies Anywhere. Here are some specific details about the release, taken from the press release (issued today).

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 7-FILM COLLECTION FEATURING HORROR ICON FREDDY KRUEGER COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD™ 

The 4K collection including the original seven films will be released on September 30, 2025

Burbank, CA (August 7, 2025) – Freddy Krueger, the vengeful child killer burned alive by angry parents, returns to haunt the dreams of their children when this chilling 7-film saga becomes available as a 4K UHD collection for the first time.  From his first terrifying appearance on Elm Street to his resurrection through nightmares, Freddy unleashes horror across generations – where sleep is no escape, and dreams become deadly.

From New Line Cinema, the collection includes the original seven films –  A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and  Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – along with the uncut versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Dream Child.  The collection also includes an alternate ending of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare presented in anaglyph 3D and complete with 3D glasses in the physical collection.

The collection will be available in limited edition collectible SteelBook packaging and as a standard 4K collection and will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

4K Ultra HD** showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, and more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Amazon exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case, limited to 4000 units, is presently unavailable for preorder. However, stay tuned, and I’ll update this accordingly when it does come back. Below you can find an official trailer for the upcoming release(s).

The bonus materials set to be included for each film are listed below, after the break.

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The Life of Chuck on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2024 film “The Life of Chuck” is set to release on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on September 30th via NEON, distributed by Decal Releasing. The film was both directed and written by Mike Flanagan, based on a short story by Stephen King. It stars Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Mark Hamill, with David Dastmalchian and Matthew Lillard. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in various aspect ratios (2.39:1, 2.0:1, & 1.85:1) with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1, 2.0:1, & 1.85:1 aspect ratios with DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround sound.

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

  • The Making Of The Life of Chuck
  • Exclusive on-set interviews with Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Hamill
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Mike Flanagan
  • Teasers, Trailers, Spots, and more

The 1999 film American Pie on 4K in September

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The 1999 film “American Pie” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 30th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Paul Weitz directed the movie. It starred Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, Alyson Hannigan, Mena Suvari, Chris Klein, Tara Reid, Natasha Lyonne, Jennifer Coolidge, and Eugene Levy.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound on a BD-100 disc. Both 4K releases will come as 2-disc “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, each will feature a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at GRUV. Additionally, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at Walmart.

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

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • American Pie Revealed: The Complete Story of All Three Comedies
  • Casting Tapes
  • Spotlight on Location
  • From the Set: Photographic Montage with Director and Producer Comments
  • Tonic “You Wanted More” Music Video
  • Tonic Live Performance
  • Poster Concepts
  • Feature Commentary with Director Paul Weitz, Producer Chris Weitz, Writer Adam Herz and Cast Members Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott and Eddie Kaye Thomas
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • American Reunion: A Look Inside 100 Years of Universal: Unforgettable Characters

Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride on 4K in September

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The 2005 film “Corpse Bride” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 23rd. Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment will be distributing the releases. Tim Burton co-wrote and co-directed the stop-motion animated film with the help of co-director Mike Johnson. It featured the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Christopher Lee, and Albert Finney.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K SteelBook and standard 4K releases will both include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in detail below) and the 4K UHD Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at GRUV.

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

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

  • NEW Digging up the Past: The Minds Behind “The Corpse Bride”
  • NEW ‘Til Death Do Us Art: A Corpse Bride Reflection
  • The Animators: The Breath of Life
  • Danny Elfman Interprets the Two Worlds
  • Inside the Two Worlds of Corpse Bridge
  • Voices from the Underworld
  • The Corpse Bride: Pre-Production Galleries
  • Tim Burton: Dark vs. Light
  • Making Puppets Tick
  • The Voices Behind the Voice

The 1997 film Spawn is coming to 4K in October

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The 1997 film “Spawn” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in Limited Edition releases on October 7th via Arrow Video. Mark A.Z. Dippé directed and co-wrote the movie, which was based on the comic book character created by Todd McFarlane. It starred Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen, Theresa Randle, Nicol Williamson, and D.B. Sweeney.

This motion picture has received restorations of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original camera negatives (OCN). The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range. It will feature both lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Each version will be presented in a 2-disc set with the Director’s Cut on the first disc and the Theatrical Cut on the second.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition at Arrow Video’s website. Below you can find a glimpse of the 4K UHD Blu-ray version of the limited edition set.

SPAWN 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set
4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition set

The physical extras will be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray Limited Edition sets:

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by John Torrani
  • Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options

The bonus materials to be included with the Limited Edition sets, listed below, are sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Director’s Cut (in 4K or HD)
  • NEW Audio commentary with comic book expert and podcast host Dave Baxter
  • Audio commentary with Todd McFarlane, Mark A.Z. Dippé, Clint Goldman, and Steve Williams (1998)
  • NEW Hell’s Perfect Son, a brand new interview with actor Michael Jai White
  • NEW Spawn Support, a brand new interview with actors Melinda Clarke and D.B. Sweeney
  • NEW The Devil’s in the Details, a brand new interview with animatronic creature and special makeup effects artists Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero
  • NEW The Devil’s Music, a brand new interview with music supervisor Happy Walters
  • NEW Order Out of Chaos, a brand new interview with editor Michael Knue
  • Todd McFarlane: Chapter & Verse, an archival featurette from 1998 in which Spawn creator Todd McFarlane reflects on how the film adaptation stacks up against his original comic book vision
  • The Making of Spawn, archival behind-the-scenes featurette
  • Preview: Todd McFarlane’s Spawn – The Animated Movie
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Scene-to-storyboard comparisons
  • Original Todd McFarlane sketches
  • Spawn concept and sketch gallery

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray/Blu-ray):

  • Theatrical Cut (in 4K or HD)

Nightmare Alley gets a Criterion 4K in October

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The 2021 film “Nightmare Alley“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 28th via The Criterion Collection. Guillermo del Toro directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, and Willem Dafoe. It also co-starred Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, and David Strathairn. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on critics’ reviews.

The theatrical cut movie has received a 4K digital master. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with Dolby Atmos sound for the theatrical cut. Also, you’ll get a 4K digital master of “Nightmare Alley: Vision in Darkness and Light” (2025) on a separate 4K disc. This is “a new 159-minute, black-and-white extended director’s cut, supervised by director Guillermo del Toro.” The other 4K tech specs include a 2160p Black & White video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound mix.

This 4-disc release will come as a “combo pack” and include a 4K for each version of the film as well as a Blu-ray for each version of the film. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon as well as directly via the Criterion website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed in detail below.

  • New audio commentary on the extended director’s cut featuring del Toro
  • New documentary on the film’s performances, visual language, costume and production design, and score
  • New conversation between del Toro and actor and producer Bradley Cooper
  • New conversation between del Toro and co-screenwriter Kim Morgan
  • Trailers
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • PLUS: An essay by crime-fiction and true-crime expert Sarah Weinman
  • New cover by Thomas Ott

Coal Miner’s Daughter comes to 4K in September

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The 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 9th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Michael Apted directed the movie, which won an Academy Award for “Best Actress in a Leading Role.” It starred Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm, Beverly D’Angelo, and William Sanderson.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. However, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. And, no, I’m not earning a commission yet on even those GRUV sales. The release will include the following bonus materials.

  • Tommy Lee Jones Remembers Coal Miner’s Daughter
  • Interview with Loretta Lynn and Director Michael Apted
  • President George H.W. Bush Sr. Salutes AFI and Coal Miner’s Daughter
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Sissy Spacek and Director Michael Apted

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