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Samurai Fury comes to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 Japanese film “Samurai Fury” arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 28th in the United States, via Well Go USA. The movie, also known as “Muromachi Burai“ (or “Muromachi Outlaws”), was produced by the Toei company. Yû Irie wrote and directed the film. It stars Oizumi Yo, Matsumoto Wakana, Nagao Kento, and Tsutsumi Shinichi.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Japanese Dolby Atmos (featuring English subtitles) as well as dubbed English and Japanese lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound mixes. The technical specifications for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Japanese Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0, as well as English DTS-HD MA 5.1 and 2.0 sound mixes, featuring English subtitles for the Japanese.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at online retailer GRUV and Walmart. No bonus materials are set to be included with the releases, aside from “trailers.” Speaking of trailers, below is the newly released trailer for the movie.

Nobody 2 is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 film “Nobody 2” is slated for 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray release on October 7th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Timo Tjahjanto directed the movie. It stars Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, RZA, John Ortiz, Sharon Stone, and Colin Hanks. It’s worth noting this movie is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audiences) at Rotten Tomatoes.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision and HDR10, and featuring Dolby Atmos, on a BD-66 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will feature a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available to preorder at online retailer GRUV. The bonus materials set to be included with these releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes

Additionally, a “Nobody 2-Movie Collection“ will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 7th (pictured below). It is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV.

Weapons is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 film “Weapons” is set to be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray later this year via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Zach Cregger wrote and directed the film. It stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Toby Huss, Alden Ehrenreich, and Amy Madigan. It is certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by 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. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will feature a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be available at all retailers. However, at this time, preorders have already sold out. Stay tuned for an update on that. Below you can find a glimpse of the artwork for the 4K SteelBook.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available at online retailer GRUV. The 4K SteelBook has preorder listings at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart, but as mentioned, they are all sold out (at this time). The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are detailed below.

  • Director Zach Cregger: Making Horror Personal (featurette)
    • Zach Cregger unravels the intricate origins of Weapons. In this insightful exclusive, he details the initial sparks of inspiration that ignited the project, revealing how elements of his own life experiences found their way into the film’s core.
  • Weaponized: The Cast of Weapons (featurette)
    • An ensemble piece showcasing the stark personalities and combative dynamic between the different characters, as well as the motivations that lead them down the path of mystery, conflict, and death.
  • Weapons: Texture of Terror (featurette)
    • Maybrook, a seemingly perfect town, harbors a darkness that runs deeper than its charming façade. Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.

The 2000 film Red Planet comes to 4K in November

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The 2000 film “Red Planet” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on November 18th via Arrow Video. Antony Hoffman directed the movie. It starred Val Kilmer, Carrie-Ann Moss, Tom Sizemore, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Baker. Also, it co-starred Terence Stamp, Jessica Morton, Caroline Bossi, Bob Neill, and Neil Ross.

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, along with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition is now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition directly via Arrow Video’s website. The physical extras included with this set are listed further below, after a glimpse at the contents.

Reversible sleeve

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

  • The Martian Chronicles, a brand new interview with visual effects supervisor Jeffrey A. Okun
  • Suit Up, a brand new interview with helmet and suits designer Steve Johnson
  • Angry Red Planet, a brand new visual retrospective with film critic Heath Holland
  • Deleted scenes
  • Theatrical trailer
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Matt Griffin
  • Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Mark A. Altman

Dark City is getting a standard 4K in November

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The 1998 movie “Dark City” will get standard edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases on November 18th via Arrow Video. Alex Proyas directed and co-wrote the film. The movie starred Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, and Richard O’Brien. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes. NOTE: This release only includes the Director’s Cut and not the theatrical cut.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. Director of photography Dariusz Wolski approved this. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10. It will consist of Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround, and 2.0 stereo lossless sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio. It will also include Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD MA 5.1, and 2.0 sound.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray standard editions available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the 4K or Blu-ray standard editions directly via Arrow Video’s website. Both the standard edition 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray will only be a single disc [each] release and also include extras, which are listed below.

  • NEW audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
  • NEW audio commentary with Craig Anderson, Bruce Isaacs and Herschel Isaacs, co-hosts of the Film Versus Film podcast
  • Archive audio commentary by director Alex Proyas
  • Archive audio commentary by film critic Roger Ebert
  • Archive audio commentary by writers Lem Dobbs and David S. Goyer
  • Archive introduction by Alex Proyas
  • Return to Dark City, a new hour-long documentary featuring interviews with director Alex Proyas, producer Andrew Mason, production designers Patrick Tatopoulos and George Liddle, costume designer Liz Keough, storyboard artist Peter Pound, director of photography Dariusz Wolski, actor Rufus Sewell, hair & makeup artist Leslie Vanderwalt and VFX creative director Peter Doyle
  • Rats in a Maze, a new visual essay by film scholar Alexandra West
  • I’m as Much in the Dark as You Are, a new visual essay by film scholar Josh Nelson on film noir and identity in Dark City
  • Design & Storyboards
  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Doug John Miller

EDITORIAL NOTE: The 2025 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Limited Editions, previously released, have now gone out of print (OOP). So, these standard 4K and Blu-ray versions will be a welcome release for those who didn’t grab the limited edition(s).

The Naked Gun 2025 on 4K and Blu-ray in November

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The 2025 film “The Naked Gun” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on November 11th via Paramount Home Media Distribution. Akiva Schaffer directed and co-wrote the film, with Seth MacFarlane serving as producer. It stars Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Moses Jones, and Danny Huston. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics at 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 form of high dynamic range, along with 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. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film.

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

  • Featurettes:
    • A Legacy of Laughter—Join the cast and crew as they dive into what keeps the crime hard and the guns naked in this all-new installment of the Naked Gun franchise.
    • Son of a (Naked) Gun—Only one man has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad! Find out what makes Liam Neeson the perfect Frank Drebin Jr.
    • On Set of a Set Within a Set that’s in a Set—Take a look within a look for a look into the reality-bending hospital scene that takes practical effects to a whole new dimension.
    • The Funny Femme Fatale—Pamela Anderson embodies the perfect femme fatale in her role as Beth Davenport.
    • The Really Unusual Suspects—Get to know the cast who steal the show by playing it straight.
    • Dropping the Balls—Explore the production and stunt team behind the ball dropping finale sequence.
  • Outtakes:
    • Outtakes Montage—Breaking the law is easy. Playing it straight? Not so much.
    • WWFC Outtakes—See the quips and digs beyond the punches at the WWFC match in these outtakes.
  • Deleted, Alternate, and Extended Scenes:
    • Bank Fight #1 – Extended
    • Bank Fight #2 – Extended
    • Noir Opening – Alternate
    • Last Year’s Incident Joke – Alternate
    • Cane’s Boardroom – Deleted
    • Beth Scat – Extended
    • Frank Sees Wolf – Deleted
    • Tivo – Alternate
    • Facade Moment – Extended
    • Frank and Ed See Balls – Deleted
    • Skybox – Deleted
    • Beth Weapons – Extended
    • Frank Rant in Octagon – Deleted
    • Frank and Cane Under Arena – Extended
    • Frank and Ed Under Arena – Deleted
    • Revenge Kill Speech – Extended
  • Mock Ads:
    • Gorilla Nut—Try this enhanced drink supplement for men.
    • Muscle Slime—Want to get ripped? All you need is Muscle Slime.

The Home [2025] on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 horror film “The Home” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak and Blu-ray on September 23rd via Lionsgate. The 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak release will be Lionsgate Limited exclusive. The Blu-ray is set to be released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment and will be available at most retailers. James DeMonaco directed and co-wrote the film. It stars Pete Davidson, John Glover, Ethan Phillips, and Bruce Altman.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. Both releases will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray Disc counterpart, while the Blu-ray release will get its DVD counterpart. Both physical media releases on 4K UHD and Blu-ray will include a digital copy of the film.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Digipak exclusively available to preorder via Lionsgate Limited. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director James DeMonaco and Producer Sébastien K. Lemercier
  • Making of The Home
  • Theatrical Trailer

Zach Cregger’s Weapons on Blu-ray and 4K

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The 2025 film “Weapons” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 14th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Zach Cregger wrote and directed the film. It stars Julia Garner, Josh Brolin, Benedict Wong, Austin Abrams, Toby Huss, Alden Ehrenreich, and Amy Madigan. It is certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by 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. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will feature a digital copy of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

Also, a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be available at all retailers. However, at this time, preorders have already sold out. Stay tuned for an update on that. Below you can find a glimpse of the artwork for the 4K SteelBook.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Also, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available at online retailer GRUV. The 4K SteelBook has preorder listings at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart, but as mentioned, they are all sold out (at this time). The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are detailed below.

  • Director Zach Cregger: Making Horror Personal (featurette)
    • Zach Cregger unravels the intricate origins of Weapons. In this insightful exclusive, he details the initial sparks of inspiration that ignited the project, revealing how elements of his own life experiences found their way into the film’s core.
  • Weaponized: The Cast of Weapons (featurette)
    • An ensemble piece showcasing the stark personalities and combative dynamic between the different characters, as well as the motivations that lead them down the path of mystery, conflict, and death.
  • Weapons: Texture of Terror (featurette)
    • Maybrook, a seemingly perfect town, harbors a darkness that runs deeper than its charming façade. Tom Hammock, along with key cast and crew, delves into the intricacies of designing the terror that grips this unsuspecting community.
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