The 2026 movie “Mercy” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 7th via Amazon MGM Studios, distributed here by Alliance Home Entertainment.
Timur Bekmambetov directed the film, which stars Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range, and Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.20:1 aspect with Dolby Atmos sound. No bonus material will be included with either release.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Below, after the break, you can find the movie’s trailer.
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 1965 musical “The Sound of Music“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 23rd via Disney. The movie is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. Robert Wise directed the film, which starred Julie Andrews, and Christopher Plummer. It co-starred Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Charmian Carr, Heather Menzies, Nicholas Hammond, Duane Chase, Angela Cartwright, Debbie Turner, and Kym Karath.
“Lovingly restored by Disney’s award-winning film restoration team, the 4K transfer showcases every mountain peak, every twirl, and every soaring note with stunning clarity and richness. It’s The Sound of Music as you remember it – more vivid, more moving, and more magical than ever.”
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. This will be a 3-disc set “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included for the movie, as well as an additional Blu-ray Disc for extras. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. A digital copy of the film will also be included.
Below you can find a video demo showcasing this 4K restoration effort. It’s embedded and hosted on YouTube. There’s no audio. It shows you side-by-side sliding comparisons between the original film source and the final restorative efforts.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included on this are shown and listed further below, including three postcards.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
Sing-Along Version
Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp
Commentary by Robert Wise
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
Sing-Along Version
Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp
Commentary by Robert Wise
Disc 3 (Blu-ray Bonus):
The Sound of a City Documentary – Julie Andrews returns to Salzburg, Austria
A City of Song – Filming locations in Salzburg, Austria
Musical Stages – The songs, the show & the family
Vintage Programs – The Sound of Music, Rodgers and Hammerstein, location interviews, and audio interviews
Rare Treasures – Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall: The Pratt Family Singers, The Julie Andrews Hour: Julie Andrews and Maria Von Trapp, Screen Tests, 40th Anniversary DVD Introduction by Julie Andrews, and galleries
Publicity – Fox Movietone News – Academy Awards,®, trailers and teasers, TV spots, and radio spots
The 1982 film “TRON“ and its sequel “TRON: Legacy“ (2010) are individually coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16th via Disney. The first film [“TRON”] was directed and co-written by Steven Lisberger. It starred Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, and David Warner. The second film [“TRON: Legacy”] was directed by Joseph Kosinski. It starred Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, and Michael Sheen.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases of each film include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect (for the first film) and 2.35:1, shifting to a 1.78:1 aspect ratio (for IMAX footage of the second film), featuring Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Also, a digital copy of each film will be included. Here is some information about the restoration and remastering, taken from the press release just issued by Disney.
“TRON was digitally scanned and carefully restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team, who corrected dirt, warping, and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. The work was supervised by director Steven Lisberger. TRON: Legacy has been remastered in High Dynamic Range from the original digital sources under the supervision of director Joseph Kosinski. Meticulously remastered, both films transport audiences back to the digital frontier with an experience more immersive, dynamic, and visually spectacular than ever before.”
Below you can find a glimpse at the packaging and disc art for each of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook releases.
UPDATED: The bonus materials set to be included on the releases are listed below. It will just be archival Blu-ray extras ported over on the Blu-ray Disc.
TRON Blu-ray extras:
Photo Tronology – Join the director for original production photos and intimate stories
The Tron Phenomenon – Explore Tron’s impact on pop culture
The Making of Tron
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary
And Much, Much, More!
TRON: Legacy Blu-ray extras:
The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed – Discover what happens after the movie ends
Special Look at TRON: Uprising – The Disney XD animated series
Music Video – “Derezzed” written, produced, and performed by Daft Punk
Launching the Legacy – Uncover how the writers and filmmakers created this amazing story
Disc Roars – Director Joseph Kosinski rallies the fans at Comic-Con
Visualizing TRON – See the filmmakers bring the world inside the grid to life
Installing the Cast – The Stars discuss their unique TRON experience
Here is a glimpse at some 3840 x 2160 (4K resolution) images that Disney has provided press. They were originally in TIFF format and around 45MB each in size. I have converted them to lossless PNG format, and they’re still as large as 20MB or so. So, be patient loading these. Enjoy!
4K Restoration Screenshots
Below, after the break, you can find the full press release just issued [via email] by Disney. More details to follow soon.
The 1962 film “Lawrence of Arabia“ is finally getting an individual 4K UHD Blu-ray“60th Anniversary Limited Edition”SteelBook release on June 7th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. This film had previously been released on the 4K format as part of a box set and this will mark the first time it has been available outside of that set as an individual release.
The film, a winner of 7 Academy Awards (“Oscars”), directed by David Lean, starred Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn, Jack Hawkins, Jose Ferrer, Anthony Quayle, Claude Rains, Arthur Kennedy, Omar Sharif, and Peter O’Toole.
This has been “fully restored from the original camera negative.” The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.20:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Vision forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. It also includes a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround lossless mix as well. NOTE: The film is split up across 2 discs for both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray versions. Speaking of which, the release comes in the form of a “combo pack” meaning it includes its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital code (copy) of the film.
You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder over at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.
Unused International Prologue (on 4K only)
Blu-ray Extras:
Secrets of Arabia: Feature-Length Picture-in-Graphics Track
Peter O’Toole Revisits Lawrence of Arabia
Making of Lawrence of Arabia Documentary
Deleted Balcony Scene with Introduction by Anne V. Coates
The Lure of the Desert: Martin Scorsese on Lawrence of Arabia
A Conversation with Steven Spielberg
Wind, Sand and Star: The Making of a Classic (1963 & 1970 Versions)
Maan, Jordan: The Camels Are Cast
In Search of Lawrence
Romance of Arabia
King Hussein Visits Lawrence of Arabia Set
In Love with the Desert Documentary
Lawrence at 50: A Classic Restored
Archival Interviews
Steven Spielberg on Lawrence of Arabia
William Friedkin on Lawrence of Arabia
Sydney Pollack on Lawrence of Arabia
New York Premiere Footage
Advertising Campaigns
Vintage Trailers & TV Spots
Further below, after the break, you can find the official announcement about this film coming to 4K along with another David Lean film (“The Bridge on the River Kwai“) that I will be covering individually in its own news story.
