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The Bad Guys 2 on 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2025 DreamWorks Animation sequel “The Bad Guys 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on October 7th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. The movie was co-directed by Pierre Perifel and JP Sans. This features the voice talents of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos, and Awkwafina. Its voice cast co-stars Zazie Beetz, Lily Singh, Alex Borstein, and Richard Ayoade. It’s worth mentioning that this film is “Certified Fresh” (based on critics) and “Verified Hot” (based on audience ratings) 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, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 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. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with a Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD and Blu-ray physical media releases will also 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. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Lastly, the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are available for preorder at retailer Walmart.

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

  • LITTLE LIES AND ALIBIS: In this animated short, the Bad Guys recount their chaotic day to their parole officer after arriving 10 minutes late to their hearing.
  • Deleted Scenes with Introductions by Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans:
    • Lowrider Chase
    • Crime Sisters
  • BAD GUYS: Out of Line: Step into the studio with the cast as they record some of their silliest lines in this hilarious montage of recording booth moments!
  • Double Jeopardy: The Making of THE BAD GUYS 2: Cast and filmmakers unveil their master plan to bring the Bad Guys back together for another epic heist!
  • Meet the Gang: The gang is back together! Catch up with the all-star cast behind your favorite Bad Guys and meet the Bad Girls!
  • Double Trouble: The Animals Behind THE BAD GUYS 2: The cast of THE BAD GUYS 2 meet the real-life animal versions of their characters!
  • Causing a Scene: Learn how the film’s adrenaline pumping action sequences came to life!
  • Planning the Heist: Director Pierre Perifel and Co-Director JP Sans break down how they devised the elaborate Lucha Heist in this hilarious show and tell!
  • Sketching the Bad Girls: A crime has been committed and the suspects are…the Bad Girls! Co-Director JP Sans (witness to the incident) gives a description of each of the suspects to the detective, Producer Damon Ross, and the sketch artist, Director Pierre Perifel, who shows how to draw them yourself!
    • Kitty
    • Doom
    • Pigtail
  • Feature Commentary with Director Pierre Perifel, Co-Director JP Sans, Head of Character Animation Benjamin Willis, Head of Story Katherine de Vries, and Head of Cinematography, Layout Théophile Bondoux

Shin Godzilla comes to 4K and Blu-ray in October

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The 2016 film “Shin Godzilla” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray, reportedly in October via GKIDS (distributed by Shout! Studios). Shinji Higuchi and Hideaki Anno co-directed the film. The movie has received a new 4K remaster.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. It will also include the original Japanese language in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 3.1 (with English subtitles) as well as the English dub, also in DTS-HD MA 3.1 sound. The 4K will be presented on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and both Japanese and English DTS-HD MA 3.1 sound, with English subtitles, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a second Blu-ray for bonus materials. The Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc set with a second Blu-ray for extras.

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. These are not yet available at Amazon for preorder, but stay tuned for an update. Additionally, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray available to preorder at retailer Walmart.

Deluxe Collector’s Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray / Blu-ray

There will also be a 4-disc 4K UHD Blu-ray Deluxe Collector’s Edition available (directly via Godzilla.com website), which is now available for preorder. This will include an additional Blu-ray featuring the ORTHOchromatic version of the film (in HD), and some physical extras as well. Those details about the 4th “Black Disc” are below.

“-    Black Disc: SHIN GODZILLA ORTHOchromatic Feature in Blu-ray Format
–    120 minutes / dual-layer (50GB) / HD 1080p 16:9 scope size
–    Audio: (1) Japanese DTS-HD MA 3.1 (2) English DTS-HD MA 3.1
–    Subtitles: (1) English subtitles (2) English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (3) Latin American Spanish subtitles (4) French subtitles”

It’s also worth noting that GKIDS will be re-releasing the film theatrically using the new 4K remaster. You can find more details about that HERE. Below you can find a trailer for the film.

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are listed below. These come via the official Godzilla website and are subject to change on the North American home video releases via GKIDS.

  • Promotional Video Collection
  • Making Of SHIN GODZILLA
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Outtakes
  • News Reels
  • Previs Reel Collection
  • Previs and Special Effects Outtakes
  • Visual Effects Breakdown
  • Trailer 1
  • Trailer 2
  • Teaser 1
  • Teaser 2

Pixar movie Elio on 4K and Blu-ray in September

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The 2025 Pixar animated film “Elio” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on September 9th via Disney. Adrian Molina, Domee Shi, and Madeline Sharafian co-directed this movie. It features the voice talents of Yonas Kibreab, Zoe Saldaña, Remy Edgerly, and Brad Garrett. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics and is “Verified Hot” by audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include 1080p HD video in 2.39:1 aspect ratio and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, and the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart. A digital copy will be included with each version, compatible with Movies Anywhere. You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook or Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon or Walmart, but stay tuned for an update. The following bonus materials will be included with each release.

  • Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of Elio – Launch behind the scenes with the cast and crew to get an in-depth look at the design and development of our meteoric main characters, as well as the making of all the celestial environments that make up Elio‘s universe.
  • Out of This World: An Astro Q&A – Calling all space enthusiasts! Voice actors Yonas Kibreab (Elio) and Remy Edgerly (Glordon) meet with a real-life astronaut to discuss space travel, possible alien life on other planets, and why it’s important to study space.
  • Astronomic Art Class: Ooooo and Glordon – Join Nicolle Castro, the lead story artist, as she shares her role on the film and guides viewers through drawing a couple of the film’s interstellar characters, Ooooo and Glordon.
  • Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.
  • Galactic Gag Reel  – Discover the fun inside the recording booth with the starry voice actors from Disney and Pixar’s Elio as they bring their characters to life with some entertaining laughs.
  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut:
  • Bike Chase 
  • Garden Party
  • Carver Legend 
  • Questa’s Second Test 
  • Home Visit

Below, after the break, you can find the promotional trailer for the home video release.

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The 1999 film End of Days comes to 4K in October

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The 1999 film “End of Days“ is getting a 4K UHD Blu-ray “25th Anniversary Edition” release on October 7th via Scream Factory. Peter Hyams directed the film, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. It co-starred Gabriel Byrne, Robin Tunney, Kevin Pollak, and CCH Pounder.

The motion picture received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative and has been approved by director/cinematographer Peter Hyams. The tech specs for 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation, in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. You can also find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and a 4K bundle available for preorder directly via the ShoutFactory website. The bonus materials set to be included with this release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio Commentary With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams
  • NEW “One Hell Of A Time: Peter Hyams At Universal” – An In-Depth Interview With Director/Cinematographer Peter Hyams
  • NEW “You Will Bear Witness: Writing End Of Days” – An Interview With Screenwriter Andrew W. Marlowe
  • NEW “Hell Followed With Him: Inside The Effects” – An Interview With Visual Effects Supervisor John Des Jardin
  • NEW “The Eternal Struggle: Scoring End Of Days” – An Interview With Composer John Debney
  • “Spotlight On Location” Vintage Featurette
  • “Special Effects: The Devil’s Playground” Vintage Featurette
  • Theatrical Trailer

Jurassic World Rebirth 4K and Blu-ray September

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The 2025 sequel “Jurassic World: Rebirth” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on September 9th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. A 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above) will also be released. Gareth Edwards directed, and David Koepp wrote the screenplay. It stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will both come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All of the physical media releases of the film will include a digital copy compatible with Movies Anywhere.

UPDATED: The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Additionally, the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are available to preorder at retailer Walmart. Also, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray available for preorder at online retailer GRUV.

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

  • ALTERNATE OPENING
  • DELETED SCENES
    • RAPTORS – Featuring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
    • MUTADON ATTACK – Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise and Audrina Miranda
  • JURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: HATCHING A NEW ERA
    • THE WORLD EVOLVES – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.
    • OFF THE DEEP END – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.
    • TREKKING THROUGH THAILAND – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.
    • REX IN THE RAPIDS – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.
    • DON’T LOOK DOWN – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.
    • MINI-MART MAYHEM – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.
  • GAG REEL
  • MEET DOLORES – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.
  • MUNCHED: BECOMING DINO FOOD – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.
  • A DAY AT SKYWALKER SOUND – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.
  • HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, PRODUCTION DESIGNER JAMES CLYNE, AND FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JACK RAVENSCROFT
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, EDITOR JABEZ OLSSEN, AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR DAVID VICKERY

In the Mouth of Madness comes to 4K in October

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The 1994 movie “In the Mouth of Madness“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition set on October 28th via Arrow Video. John Carpenter directed this horror film. It starred Sam Neill, Julie Carmen, Jürgen Prochnow, Charlton Heston, David Warner, and John Glover.

This has received a 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative. 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 high dynamic range. It will feature lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround and 2.0 stereo sound. Below, you can find a glimpse of the packaging, which features some physical extras (listed further below).

You can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder directly via Arrow Video’s website.

This limited edition will include these physical extras.

  • Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Francesco Francavilla
  • Double-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Francesco Francavilla
  • Perfect bound collector’s book featuring new writing on the film by Guy Adams, Josh Hurtado, Richard Kadrey, George Daniel Lea, Willow Catelyn Maclay, and Alexandra West

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

  • Archive audio commentary with director John Carpenter and producer Sandy King Carpenter
  • Archive audio commentary with director John Carpenter and director of photography Gary B. Kibbe
  • NEW Audio commentary by filmmakers Rebekah McKendry & Elric Kane, co-hosts of Colors of the Dark podcast
  • NEW Making Madness, a newly filmed interview with producer Sandy King Carpenter
  • NEW Do You Read Sutter Cane?, a newly filmed interview with actor Jürgen Prochnow
  • The Whisperer of the Dark, an archive interview with actress Julie Carmen
  • Greg Nicotero’s Things in the Basement, an archive interview with special effects artist Greg Nicotero
  • NEW We Are What He Writes, a new featurette in praise of John Carpenter and In the Mouth of Madness
  • NEW Reality Is Not What It Used To Be, a new appreciation by film scholar Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
  • Horror’s Hallowed Grounds, an archive featurette looking at the locations used in the film
  • Home Movies From Hobb’s End, behind-the-scenes footage
  • The Making of In the Mouth of Madness, a vintage featurette
  • Theatrical trailer and TV spots

Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning on 4K

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The 2025 sequel “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on October 14th via Paramount. Christopher McQuarrie directed and co-wrote the film. It stars Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Henry Czerny. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is rated both “Certified Fresh” based on reviews by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in 2.39:1 and 1.90:1 shifting aspect ratios, including Dolby Vision and HDR10 with Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. NOTE: There will not be a standard Blu-ray release of this film on home video. If you want a Blu-ray, you’ll have to buy one of the two 4K 3-disc “combo packs” which include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart. A Blu-ray housing bonus materials will also be included. A digital copy of the film is also included with both of the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases.

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

  • BEHIND THE SCENES
    • Taking Flight—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie take you through the biplanes stunt. Witness them push things to the next level to capture these incredible flight sequences.
    • To The Depths—Dive in with Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie to explore every detail of the water tank/moving gimbal, the special masks/water suits, and the rigorous planning and execution of this one-of-a-kind stunt.
    • To The North—Journey with the cast and crew to see how they filmed in extreme conditions to create the breathtaking sequence in the high Arctic of Svalbard.
    • Through the Mine—Explore the Middleton Mine as the team highlights the risks, challenges, and practical elements to pull off this incredible action sequence.
    • The Score—A behind-the-scenes look at the original music composed for the film.
  • EDITORIAL CONTENT
    • Deleted Footage Montage with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie shares some of the stunning, never-before-seen deleted shots that did not make the final film.
    • Olifants River Canyon with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie—Director Christopher McQuarrie details the difficulties of shooting the dangerous, low level flying sequence through the Olifants River Canyon in South Africa.
    • Biplane Transfer with Optional Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie discuss the challenges of filming the highly technical and extremely dangerous biplane transfer stunt at high altitudes.
  • COMMENTARIES
    • Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie and Tom Cruise—Enjoy a compelling, in-depth discussion with Christopher M cQuarrie and Tom Cruise.
    • Commentary by Director Christopher McQuarrie, Editor Eddie Hamilton, and First Assistant Director Mary Boulding—Experience the film with riveting insights and analysis from these acclaimed filmmakers.
    • Commentary by Composers Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey, and Score Producer Cécile Tournesac—Hear from the artists who enhance the action with thrilling music.
  • PROMO SPOTS
    • Parachute Burn— Watch Tom Cruise earn a Guinness World Record for the most burning parachute jumps by an individual.
    • Snorri Rig Camera— Survival is in the details. See the unique camera set up for Tom as he does his parachute jump.
    • Jump Flip— Witness Tom’s epic jump.
    • Long Wing— See Tom hang on to the wing of the biplane mid-flight.
  • STILL GALLERIES
    • Tom Cruise (Biography included)
    • Christopher McQuarrie
    • Collaboration
    • Supporting Cast
  • ISOLATED SCORE TRACK
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