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The 2000 film The Patriot gets a 4K SteelBook in June
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The 2000 film “The Patriot” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on June 9th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
NOTE: This movie has previously been released on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format, back in 2018. Regardless, this time around it features some things like multiple cuts of the movie and a Dolby Vision form of HDR for the first time.
Roland Emmerich directed the film. It starred Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. The movie was nominated for a total of 3 “Oscars” (Academy Awards).
This release will come as a 2-disc set with two 4K UHD Blu-ray discs. The first disc will contain the theatrical [165-minute] cut, and the second disc will contain the UNRATED [175-minute] version. Tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range. Audio will be presented in Dolby Atmos and lossless 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio. This will be the first time the unrated version of the film is available in 4K, and the first time either version is available with 12-bit Dolby Vision. The release will include a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
UPDATED: You can now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on Amazon. The bonus materials with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- 165-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
- Special Features:
- Director & Producer Commentary
- The Art of War Featurette
- The True Patriots Featurette
- Theatrical Trailer
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- 175-minute Unrated version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- English Dolby Atmos + English 5.1
- Special Features:
- 7 Deleted Scenes with Commentary
- Visual Effects Featurette
- Conceptual Art to Film Comparisons
The 1983 film Blue Thunder is coming to 4K in May
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The 1983 crime drama “Blue Thunder“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition on May 5th via Arrow Video, distributed stateside by MVD Entertainment Group.
John Badham directed the movie, which featured a screenplay co-written by Dan O’Bannon and Don Jakoby. The film starred Roy Scheider, Daniel Stern, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, David Sheiner, Joe Santos, and Malcolm McDowell.
It has received a 4K restoration from the original negative. 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 lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (remix) surround and (original) 2.0 Stereo sound.
You can now preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition from Amazon. Also, you can preorder it directly via the Arrow Video website and MVD Shop. Below, you can get a glimpse at the packaging and physical extras included with this set.
The bonus materials and physical extras included with this limited edition set are listed below.
- Archival audio commentary by director John Badham, editor Frank Morriss, and motion control supervisor Hoyt Yeatman
- Flight Risk, a brand new interview with director John Badham
- A Rollercoaster Ride, a brand new interview with actor Candy Clark
- Catching Up, a brand new interview with actor Malcolm McDowell
- Ride with the Angels: Making Blue Thunder, an archival three-part documentary from 2006
- The Special: Building Blue Thunder, an archival featurette from 2006 on the design and construction of the iconic helicopter
- Archival 1983 promotion featurette
- Extended scene
- Theatrical trailer
- Image gallery
- Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Chris Skinner
- Collectors’ booklet featuring new writing on the film by Dennis Capicik and original production notes
Luc Besson’s 2025 Dracula comes to Blu-ray in May
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The 2025 adaptation of “Dracula“ is coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 5th via Vertical Entertainment.
The film was directed and the screenplay adapted by Luc Besson. It stars Caleb Landry Jones, Christoph Waltz, and Zoë Bleu. The supporting cast includes Matilda De Angelis, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Ewens Abid, and Bertrand-Xavier Corbi.
The tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with 5.1 surround sound. NOTE: The back of the package (shown HERE) says it will be in Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. However, this distributor has released titles in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 before, so it could be a typo. No bonus material will be included on this release.
The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Below, after the break, you can find the movie trailer.
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple on 4K and Blu-ray
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The 2026 sequel “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on April 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
The movie was directed by Nia DaCosta, written by Alex Garland, and produced by Danny Boyle. It stars Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Maura Bird, Ghazi Al Ruffai, Jack O’Connell, and Erin Kellyman.
The tech specs for the 4K 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 with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.
You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured in further detail below) and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the Blu-ray is available for preorder at Walmart, while the 4K SteelBook has already sold out there.
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The physical media releases will each include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movie Anywhere. The bonus materials included with both the 4K and Blu-ray are listed below.
- Commentary with Director Nia DaCosta
- Behind The Scenes: New Blood, The Doctor and the Devil, Beneath the Rage
- Deleted Scene
- Infected Takes: Bloopers
Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the movie as well as the press release announcing the home video releases.
Read moreThe Da Vinci Code gets a 4K SteelBook release in May
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The 2006 film “The Da Vinci Code“ will get a “20th Anniversary Edition“ 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release on May 19th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Ron Howard directed the film, based on the novel [of the same title] written by Dan Brown. It starred Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Alfred Molina, Jürgen Prochnow, Paul Bettany, and Jean Reno.
NOTE: This movie has been previously released [back in 2016] on the 4K UHD Blu-ray format. However, this time around it’s going to come in its correct 2.39:1 aspect ratio as well as both the theatrical (148-minute) and extended (174-minute) versions of the film on individual 4K discs. Also, the previous 4K release was presented in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, incorrectly, as it was intended for a 2.39:1 aspect. That has been corrected.
The tech specs for the 20th Anniversary Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook included a 2160p video presentation in the [intended] 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.
UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon.
The release will arrive as a 3-disc set, including a Blu-ray with bonus materials, listed below. Also, the two different versions of the film will be housed on two separate 4K UHD Blu-ray discs, as shown below.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Theatrical:
- 148-minute Theatrical version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Special Features:
- Launching a Legacy Featurette
- Teaser & Theatrical Trailers
Disc 2 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Extended:
- 174-minute Extended version of the film presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision
- Special Feature:
- Select Scenes Commentary with Director Ron Howard
Disc 3 (Blu-ray) Extras:
- 17 Production Featurettes
Below, after the break, you can find the press release announcement.
Read moreGreenland 2: Migration on 4K and Blu-ray in March
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The 2026 sequel “Greenland 2: Migration” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 31st via Lionsgate. It’s also worth noting that the first film, “Greenland,” will also finally be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on the same day [3/31].
Ric Roman Waugh directed the film(s), which star Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin. The sequel co-stars Roman Griffin Davis, Amber Rose Revah, Sophie Thompson, Trond Fausa, and William Abadie.
The tech specs [for the second film] on 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 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 will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.
The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the sequel, on 4K and Blu-ray, are listed below.
- Rebuilding: Ric Roman Waugh
- Pushing Forward: Gerard Butler
- Heart and Soul: Morena Baccarin
- What We Leave Behind: Roman Griffin Davis
- Theatrical Trailer
As mentioned, the 2000 film [“Greenland”] will also be finally getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray release on the very same date [March 31st] via Lionsgate. Its artwork is below, and you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder now at Amazon. The tech specs and bonus materials have not yet been detailed for the first film on 4K, but it is known that it will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) of the film via paper insert. You can expect all of the Blu-ray extras to be ported over. Stay tuned for an update on the specifics for this release.
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Further below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the movies.
Read moreMarty Supreme is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in March
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The 2025 film “Marty Supreme” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on March 31st via A24.
The movie, directed & co-written by Josh Safdie, was produced by and stars Timothée Chalamet. The film co-stars Odessa A’zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler the Creator, Larry ‘Ratso’ Sloman, Luke Manley, Sandra Bernhard, and Fran Drescher. It’s worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” [based on critics’ reviews] at Rotten Tomatoes. The film is nominated for a total of 9 Oscars (Academy Awards). That includes nominations in the categories of Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role, Best Achievement in Directing, and Best Original Screenplay.
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. The 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 UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.
For now, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray directly via the A24 Store. You can’t find the 4K UHD Blu-ray or Blu-ray yet available for preorder at Amazon. It’s also unclear if the 4K release will be exclusive to the A24 Store or not. Stay tuned for updates.
Each release includes a set of six collectible postcards with behind-the-scenes photography by Atsushi Nishijima. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray features an exclusive embossed metallic slipcase and an exclusive 22-minute featurette. It is listed below along with a list of the other bonus materials included, sorted by disc.
Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):
- “Total Immersion: The World of Marty Supreme” Featurette [4K UHD Blu-ray Exclusive]
Disc 2 (Blu-ray):
- Director Audio Commentary with Josh Safdie
- “Dream Big: Making Marty Supreme” – a 20-minute Making-of Featurette
- Timothée Chalamet & Gwyneth Paltrow Camera Test with Commentary by Josh Safdie
Below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the movie.
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