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Resident Evil [2026] on 4K and Blu-ray in December

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Cover art of Resident Evil Blu-ray featuring a character running through a city street holding a first aid kit, with a dramatic smoky background.

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The 2026 film adaptation of “Resident Evil” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on December 29th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Directed and co-written by Zach Cregger. It stars Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser. The movie carries “Certified Fresh” [by critics] and “Verified Hot” [by audiences] badges on Rotten Tomatoes.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray now available for preorder at Amazon (pictured below). The limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) is currently sold out at Amazon, but you can check back at a later time, before or after release.

Bonus materials included with the home video releases of this film are listed below.

  • Game Changer: Directing Resident Evil – Meet the writer-director changing modern horror. From creating an
  • homage to the game, to writing the story for gamer and non-gamer audiences, to reshooting a scene to get a
  • critical easter egg in. We’ll hear from cast and crew about Zach Cregger’s vision and his collaboration process
  • with the creative team.
  • Flesh and Bone: Designing the Monsters – We’ll check out the creation of the monsters and creepy sights of
    Resident Evil from the Legacy Creatures team to their concept art and beyond. We’ll explore the creation of
    everything from the infected to zombies, pukers, the man in the sewer, and the monster grafts.
  • Anatomy of a Scene: From Storyboard to Splatter – Let’s get our hands dirty as we dive into the making Jump
    Street and the elevator scene and track how the creative team brought the scene to life.
  • Audio Commentary with Zach Cregger – Zach Cregger gives an in-depth discussion on the making of Resident
    Evil.

Finally, below, after the break, you can find the trailer and press release announcing the home video releases of the movie.

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The 2014 film Paddington on 4K SteelBook in November

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Steelbook case featuring Paddington Bear in a blue coat and red hat, peeking out from a suitcase with a backdrop of London landmarks. Includes a quote about feeling at home and visual elements of Paddington's adventure.

The 2014 family film “Paddington“ will debut in the United States on 4K UHD Blu-ray in a SteelBook on November 10th, exclusively from Lionsgate Limited.

Paul King directed and co-wrote the movie. Its cast included Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Nicole Kidman, and Ben Whishaw. It’s worth noting that it is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes.

This will be the first time this motion picture has been available in 4K in the United States. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available to preorder via the Lionsgate Limited website. The bonus materials for this release are listed below, including an exclusive extra.

  • Legacy Special Features:
    • Meet the Characters
    • When a Bear Comes to Stay
    • From Page to Screen
    • “Shine” Lyric Music Video
    • The Making of “Shine” with Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams
    • Theatrical Trailer
  • Lionsgate Limited Extra:
    • Please Look After This Bear

Further below, after the break, you will find the trailer on YouTube.

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Masters of the Universe on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2026 film adaptation of “Masters of the Universe” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 20th via Amazon MGM Studios, distributed by Alliance Home Entertainment. An exclusive limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above, middle) will also be available at Amazon.

The latest film, based on the Mattel toys, comics, and animated TV series, was directed by Travis Knight. It stars Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin, Johannes Haukur Johannesson, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto, and Idris Elba.

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 and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K SteelBook will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” set, with a Blu-ray counterpart included, along with a comic book.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray all available for preorder now at Amazon. It would appear, judging from the press release (included further below, after the break), that no bonus materials will be included on either the 4K or Blu-ray versions of the release. However, stay tuned for an update on that.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer and the full press release announcing the home video releases.

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The 1996 Schwarzenegger film Eraser on 4K in June

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Cover art for the movie 'Eraser' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with a female character in the background and an action-oriented design.
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray case for the movie 'Eraser' featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with an image of the Capitol building and a green color scheme.
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The 1996 film “Eraser” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on June 16th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Chuck Russell directed the motion picture, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. It co-starred James Caan, Vanessa Williams, James Coburn, and Robert Pastorelli.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range, along with Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. Each release comes with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured further above) are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are available for preorder at GRUV. The new bonus material included on the releases is listed below.

  • NEW Reinventing the Modern Action Hero – The Evolution of Arnold
  • NEW ’90s Action Thriller Reimagined

The 2026 film The Bride! comes to 4K and Blu-ray in May

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A limited edition steelbook cover for the movie 'The Bride!' featuring a stylized image of a face with a dramatic gaze and artistic splashes of black. The title 'THE BRIDE!' is prominently displayed in bold orange letters.
Cover art for the movie 'The Bride' featuring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. The design includes a close-up of the two characters, with dramatic lighting and artistic makeup.
Blu-ray cover of the film 'The Bride!' featuring a close-up of two characters, one with a painted face and the other with a serious expression, highlighting the title and starring actors Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.
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The 2026 film “The Bride!” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on May 19th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Maggie Gyllenhaal wrote and directed the motion picture. It stars Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jake Gyllenhaal.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K and 4K SteelBook releases will each be a “combo pack” with their Blu-ray Disc counterparts included. All three releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray are now available to preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K SteelBook, 4K, and Blu-ray at online retailer GRUV. Below you can find a glimpse at the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, as well as its packaging and artwork for the discs.

Limited edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook package featuring two discs, with artistic cover designs and a prominent image of a character.
Commissions Earned

Bonus material to be included with the releases is listed below.

  • Stitching Together The Bride! (8:15) Uncover the artistry behind The Bride! with exclusive footage and revealing interviews. From Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daring direction to the cast’s transformative performances, witness how this modern masterpiece was brought to life. 
  • Designing the Look (8:44) From first sketch to final transformation, explore how The Bride!’s unforgettable creatures took shape. With exclusive make-up tests, behind-the-scenes footage, and cast insights, discover the artistry that turned vision into cinematic legend. 
  • The Muse and the Reimagined Monster (8:02) In The Bride!, Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale embody the intertwined forces of creation and consequence. Guided by Maggie Gyllenhaal’s vision, their performances reveal how love, pain, and artistry can reanimate even the darkest myths. 
  • The Bride! Party (6:15) A bride is always the center of attention—especially this one. Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Julianne Hough, John Magaro, and Peter Sarsgaard reveal their deepest thoughts on The Bride, Frank, and the unforgettable film they all leapt to be in.

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer and press release announcing the home video releases.

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