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Friday the 13th: Part 2 comes to 4K in February

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The 1981 horror sequel “Friday the 13th: Part 2“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 3rd via Paramount. NOTE: The movie was earlier released as part of the “Paramount Scares: Volume 2“ 4K UHD Blu-ray box set in 2024. However, this will be the first time that it is available individually on the 4K UHD Blu-ray physical media format. Steve Miner directed the movie. It starred Amy Steel, John Furey, Adrienne King, Kirsten Baker, Stuart Charno, and Tom McBride. The cast also included Walt Gorney and Betsy Palmer.

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) and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, along with a digital copy [AppleTV compatible] included.

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

  • Inside “Crystal Lake Memories”
  • Friday’s Legacy: Horror Conventions
  • Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part II
  • Jason Forever
  • Original Theatrical Trailer

The 2012 film End of Watch comes to 4K in January

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The 2012 film “End of Watch“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on January 20th via Shout! Studios. David Ayer directed, produced, and wrote the movie. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Peña, Anna Kendrick, David Harbour, Natalie Martinez, Frank Grillo, and America Ferrera. It’s certainly worth noting that, still to this day, the movie carries a “Certified Fresh” rating based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

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). The audio format(s) have yet to be announced, but stay tuned for an update. I’ve even gone as far as to reach out to the director, but I’ll also try asking Shout! Studios. This will be a 2-disc set and come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The bonus materials included with this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director David Ayer
  • Deleted Scenes
  • 5 Featurettes:
    • Fate with a Badge
    • In the Streets
    • Women on Watch
    • Watch Your Six
    • Honors

The 1997 film Mimic is coming to 4K in January

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The 1997 film “Mimic” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Guillermo del Toro co-wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred Mira Sorvino, Jeremy Northam, Josh Brolin, Giancarlo Giannini, F. Murray Abraham, and Charles S. Dutton.

The release will include both the theatrical and director’s cuts of the movie, each in 4K on its own individual 4K disc. Both have received a 4K restoration, approved by Guillermo del Toro. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray [Discs] include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), each on a BD-100 disc. The audio configuration(s) include lossless DTS-HD Master Audio in 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo. The 3-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart [featuring both cuts] included.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update on that. You can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are detailed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) – Director’s Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro

Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) – Theatrical Cut:

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond

Disc 3 (Blu-ray) – Director’s & Theatrical Cut:

  • Audio Commentary by Director Guillermo del Toro (Director’s Cut)
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Horror Cinema Expert Arne Venema & Cinema Author Stefan Hammond (Theatrical Cut)
  • Video Prologue with Director del Toro (1:05)
  • Reclaiming Mimic: Featurette (14:31)
  • A Leap in Evolution: Featurette (9:35)
  • Back Into the Tunnels: Featurette (5:22)
  • 3 Deleted Scenes (5:11)
  • 6 Animated Storyboards (6:04)
  • Gag Reel (2:20)
  • Theatrical Trailer

The 1972 film The Mechanic comes to 4K in January

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The 1972 film “The Mechanic” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Michael Winner directed the movie, which starred Charles Bronson. It co-starred Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Frank DeKova, Linda Ridgeway, Celeste Yarnal, and Enzo Fiermonte.

The movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), on a BD-100 disc. The audio presentation has not yet been detailed, but should come in a lossless format, such as DTS-HD Master Audio. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. You can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of the Bronson’s Loose! Books
  • Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Richard H. Kline, Moderated by Film Historian Nick Redman

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of the Bronson’s Loose! Books
  • Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Richard H. Kline, Moderated by Film Historian Nick Redman
  • Interview with Screenwriter Lewis John Carlino
  • Theatrical Trailer

Good Fortune comes to 4K and Blu-ray in December

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The 2025 film “Good Fortune” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on December 9th via Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Aziz Ansari wrote, directed, and stars in the movie. It co-stars Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, Keke Palmer, and Sandra Oh. It’s worth noting this motion picture 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 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K SteelBook will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. Both the 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray will feature a digital copy of the movie.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) will be an Amazon Exclusive. It is now available to preorder from there. The Blu-ray is available to preorder at Amazon and Walmart.

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

Bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Producer-Writer-Director Aziz Ansari and Producer Alan Yang
  • The Fantasy of Reality: Making Good Fortune
  • The Los Angeles of Good Fortune
  • The Clothes Make the Man… and the Angel
  • Theatrical Trailer

Further below, after the break, you can find the movie’s trailer in 4K on YouTube.

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