The 2005 film “Jarhead” will be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 16th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Sam Mendes directed this motion picture. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Lucas Black, and Peter Sarsgaard. The movie is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
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 releases will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The 2005 film “The Descent“ will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray20th AnniversarySteelBook on November 11thexclusively via Lionsgate Limited. Neil Marshall wrote, directed, and produced the movie. It starred Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder, MyAnna Buring, Nora-Jane Noone, and Oliver Milburn. This release will include both the Theatrical and Extended Cuts of the film.
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 lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. This 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” featuring its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, as well as a digital copy. Below you can find a glimpse at the artwork and packaging.
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 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.
The 2000 film “U-571” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray on November 11th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jonathan Mostow directed and co-wrote the movie. It starred Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, David Keith, Jake Weber, and Jon Bon Jovi. The movie is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray consist of a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-100 disc. The 4K release(s) will include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, making it a 2-disc “combo pack.“ A digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is also included.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured 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 online retailer GRUV.
25th Anniversary Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K SteelBook and 4K UHD Blu-ray are listed below.
Spotlight on Location
Creating and Constructing U-571
Inside the Enigma
Britain Captures the U-110
A Submariner’s WWII Experience
U.S. Naval Archives: Capturing the U-505
Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jonathan Mostow
The 2025 film “Relay“ is set to be released on Blu-ray Disc on October 28th via Bleeker Street, distributed by Decal Releasing. David Mackenzie directed the movie. It stars Riz Ahmed, Lily James, Sam Worthington, and Willa Fitzgerald. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by moviegoers at Rotten Tomatoes.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. No bonus materials will be included with the release. The trailer for this film can be found below, after the break.
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 1981 science fiction film “Outland” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on November 4th via Arrow Video. Peter Hyams wrote and directed the movie. It starred Sean Connery, Peter Boyle, Frances Sternhagen, James Sikking, Kika Markham, and Clarke Peters.
This has received restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound.
The 2024 Japanese film “Ghost Killer” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Well Go USA. Kensuke Sonomura directed this movie. It stars Akari Takaishi, Mario Kuroba, and Masanori Mimoto. It’s certainly worth noting that, at the time of publishing, this film has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 20 critics’ reviews.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10. It also features Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Dolby Atmos sound, with English subtitles. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Japanese DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos sound, as well as English subtitles.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are both now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.
