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Thunderbolts* on 4K and Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Thunderbolts*” officially arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on July 29th. The releases will be via Marvel Studios, owned and distributed by Disney. Jake Schreier directed this latest film in the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” It stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It’s certainly worth noting this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

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 with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K releases will both be 2-disc “combo pack” sets with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update on that.

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  • Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.
  • Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.
  • All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*.
  • Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.

Finally, it’s worth noting that a Blu-ray “pop-up” edition will also be available as an exclusive at retailer Walmart. It’s not yet available for preorder, but stay tuned for an update. Further below, after the break, you can find a promo trailer for the home video releases of this movie.

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The 2021 film The Little Things gets a 4K in July

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The 2021 film “The Little Things” is set to arrive on 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 8th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. John Lee Hancock wrote and directed this film. It starred Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto.

The tech specs have not yet been fully detailed. However, you can likely expect a 2160p video presentation on the 4K in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by at least HDR10 and a lossless 5.1 surround sound mix. But stay tuned for an update on that. This will only include a 4K UHD Blu-ray disc. It will most undoubtedly also include the same bit of bonus materials found on the previously released Blu-ray. The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon.

The 1983 film Krull comes to 4K in September

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The 1983 film “Krull“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on September 16th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Peter Yates directed this film. It starred Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and Francesca Annis.

The movie has been restored from the original camera negative and approved by Cinematographer Peter Suschitzky. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10. It comes with Dolby Atmos, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 surround sound. This 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere, is also featured.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included in this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Peter Yates, Actors Ken Marshall & Lysette Anthony and Editor Ray Lovejoy
  • Behind-the-Scenes Commentary
  • “Journey to Krull” Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer  

The 2024 film The Surfer comes to 4K in July

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The 2024 film “The Surfer“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on July 15th via Lionsgate Limited. Lorcan Finnegan directed the film. It stars Nicolas Cage, Finn Little, Rahel Romahn, Nic Cassim, Julian McMahon, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand, and Rory O’Keeffe. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is deemed “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, based on reception from critics.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc set will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart. A digital copy of the film is also included.

You can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray exclusively via the Lionsgate Limited website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Lorcan Finnegan
  • Through a Wave Darkly: Making The Surfer
  • Theatrical Trailer

Final Destination Bloodlines 4K and Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Final Destination: Bloodlines” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on July 22nd via Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Adam Stein and Zach Lipovsky directed the movie. It starred Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, and Richard Harmon. The cast also includes Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, and Rya Kihlstedt. Brec Bassinger and Tony Todd complete the ensemble.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos. A digital copy (compatible with Movies Anywhere) is included with each of the 4K and Blu-ray releases.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

A 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) will also be available on the same date. It will be a 2-disc “combo pack” including its Blu-ray counterpart. You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart.

Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

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

  • Death Becomes Them: On the Set of “Final Destination Bloodlines” – featurette
    • Catch up with the fresh new cast and dynamic directing duo of “Final Destinations Bloodlines” to hear about their experiences on set and what fun surprises they managed to sneak in for the fans.
  • The Many Deaths of Bloodlines – featurette
    • From the collapse of the Skyview Restaurant to the world’s worst MRI, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the most gruesome Final Destination deaths yet!
  • The Legacy of Bludworth – featurette
    • Tony Todd reflects on the decades-spanning legacy of his iconic character and re-examines Bludworth’s impact on the franchise now that all has been revealed.
  • Director’s Commentary
  • Commentary by the film’s directors Adam Stein & Zach Lipovsky

UPDATED: There will also be a “Final Destination: 6-Film Collection” available on Blu-ray Disc (July 22nd). It is now available for preorder at Amazon.

Death of a Unicorn comes to Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Death of a Unicorn” is set to be released on Blu-ray Disc on July 1st via A24. Alex Scharfman wrote and directed the movie. It stars Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, and Richard E. Grant.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon as well as directly via the A24 Shop. The bonus materials set to be included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Alex Scharfman
  • “How to Kill a Unicorn” Featurette
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Six Collectible Postcards

The 2021 film Nobody on 4K SteelBook in July

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The 2021 film “Nobody” gets a limited-edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on July 29th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Ilya Naishuller directed the film. It starred Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Michael Ironside, RZA, and Christopher Lloyd.

EDITORIAL NOTE: This movie was released on the format back in 2021 in a standard 4K UHD Blu-ray. However, this is the first time that it has received a 4K SteelBook in North America.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 form of HDR and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. This 2-disc release does come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) is now available for preorder at Amazon and online retailer GRUV. It’s not yet listed on Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update.

Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook

The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Just A Nobody
  • Hutch Hits Hard
  • Breaking Down The Action
  • Feature Audio Commentaries
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