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Killers of the Flower Moon on 4K and Blu-ray in March

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Movie poster for 'Killers of the Flower Moon' featuring a dark blue background, intricate designs of bones and a moon, and the film's title in a bold font at the bottom.
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The 2023 film “Killers of the Flower Moon” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 24th via The Criterion Collection. Martin Scorsese directed, produced, and co-wrote the film. It starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, John Lithgow, and Brendan Fraser. The movie was nominated for a total of ten Academy Awards (“Oscars”). It’s also worth noting that it was (and remains) “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a new 4K digital master, approved by director Martin Scorsese. 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) and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray version include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound. The 4K release will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a special features bonus disc included. The Blu-ray release will be a 2-disc set.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are both now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can directly preorder each version via the Criterion website. The bonus materials included with each version are listed below.

  • NEW documentary featuring Scorsese, actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone, author David Grann, Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Osage cultural consultant John Williams, editor Thelma Schoonmaker, and other members of the cast and crew
  • “WahZhaZhe”: A Song for the Osage, a new documentary illuminating the film’s final shot, featuring Scorsese, Chief Standing Bear, and six members of the Osage Nation
  • Excerpted archival interview with director of photography Rodrigo Prieto
  • Excerpts from the 2023 Cannes Film Festival press conference featuring Scorsese, DiCaprio, Gladstone, Chief Standing Bear, and actor Robert De Niro
  • Short program on Noah Kemohah’s cover art
  • Trailer
  • English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audio
  • PLUS: Essays by critic Vinson Cunningham and film programmer Adam Piron
  • New cover by Noah Kemohah

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on 4K and Blu-ray in February

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Cover art for the game 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' featuring the number 2 made up of various animatronic characters.
Limited edition steelbook cover of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' featuring a puppet character peeking from behind red curtains.
Blu-ray cover of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', featuring various animatronic characters and the title prominently displayed.
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The 2025 sequel “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray on February 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Emma Tammi directed the movie, which was written by the original game’s creator, Scott Cawthon. It stars Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Wayne Knight, and Matthew Lillard.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K release(s) will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases will each include a digital code (copy) of the film 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.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at online retailer GRUV. Additionally, you can find that the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at Walmart. The artwork and contents of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are pictured below.

Limited Edition SteelBook for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2', featuring colorful artwork and two discs displayed at the front.

The bonus materials included on both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Employees of the Month: The Cast
  • Bringing Freddy & Friends to Life
  • Mangle Mayhem
  • High-Strung: Hanging with the Marionette
  • Sensory Overload: Exploring the Sets

Lastly, it’s worth noting that a “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2-Movie Collection“ will be available on 4K UHD Blu-ray on February 17th. It is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart.

IT: Welcome to Derry first season gets 4K and Blu-ray

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Steelbook cover of the 4K Ultra HD complete first season of a horror series featuring a sinister clown character, with a red background and branded elements.
Blu-ray cover of 'It: Welcome to Derry' featuring a clown holding a red balloon in a dark, eerie setting.
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The HBO original “IT: Welcome to Derry – The Complete First Season” will be released to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray on May 5th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The show, based on the novel “IT” by Stephen King, was developed for TV by Jason Fuchs, Andy Muschietti, and Barbara Muschietti. It stars Taylour Paige, Stephen Rider, Matilda Lawler, Amanda Christine, Clara Stack, Jack Molloy Legault, Jack Molloy Legault, James Remar, Jovan Adepo, and Bill Skarsgård.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound, spanning across a 4-disc set. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, which spans across a 4-disc set.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can find the Blu-ray available for preorder at GRUV. Yet, the 4K SteelBook is currently sold out there. The 4K SteelBook will include 6 collectible “1962 Derry themed” postcards (pictured below).

4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook edition of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' featuring collectible artcards and disc showcases.

The following bonus materials are included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray.

  • Inside Derry – (3) extended behind-the-episode featurettes 
  • Fear the Other – Bonus featurette that explores the societal dynamics of 1962 Derry, Jim Crow, the Red Scare, and the government trespassing on indigenous lands that wreak terror in this tiny New England town.

The Return of the Pink Panther gets a 4K in March

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DVD cover for 'The Return of the Pink Panther' featuring cartoon images of characters and the Pink Panther, with credits for Peter Sellers, Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, and Herbert Lom.
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The 1975 sequel “The Return of the Pink Panther“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 3rd via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Blake Edwards directed and co-wrote the film, which starred Peter Sellers. It co-starred Christopher Plummer, Catherine Schell, Herbert Lom, Burt Kwouk, Graham Stark, and Peter Arne.

The movie has received a 4K scan of the original 35mm camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with lossless sound, on a BD-100 disc. The audio should be the original Mono, most likely in a 2-channel container. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon, but stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, though, you can preorder directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
  • A Bit of Passion and Lots of Laughs with Catherine Schell: Featurette (21:48)
  • Production Designer Peter Mullins on Making the Pink Panthers: Featurette (28:03)
  • The Return to Laughter: 1975 Featurette (8:21)
  • Three Theatrical Trailers (6:09)
  • Four TV Spots (3:25)
  • Four Radio Spots (2:29)

NOTE: A Special Edition Blu-ray will be released on February 3rd, and can be preordered directly as well.

The Running Man [2025] is coming to 4K in March

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Movie poster for 'The Running Man' featuring Glen Powell and other characters in action against a vibrant cityscape background.
Movie poster for 'The Running Man' featuring Glen Powell, with a red background and action elements including guns.
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The 2025 film adaptation of “The Running Man” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on March 3rd via Paramount. Edgar Wright co-wrote [the adaptation] and directed the film, based on the novel by Stephen King. It stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and Lee Pace. It also co-stars William H. Macy, Michael Cera, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian, and Martin Herlihy.

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.

Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy) of the movie. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook are each now available for preorder at Amazon.

EDITORIAL NOTE: In fact, there will not be an individual Blu-ray release for this film. If you want to own this on physical media, you have a choice to either buy the 4K combo pack and get the Blu-ray or settle for it on DVD.

SteelBook cover design for the 2025 film adaptation of 'The Running Man,' featuring artwork of Glen Powell and striking red and black elements, with gun imagery and a target motif.

The artwork for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is pictured above. Below you can find a list of the bonus material set to be included with the 4K physical media releases.

  • Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Edgar Wright, Actor Glenn Powell, and Writer Michael Bacall
  • The Hunt Begins
  • The Hunters and the Hunted
  • Welcome to The Running Man: Designing the World
  • Surviving the Game: Shooting The Running Man
  • The Running Man Commercials
  • The Running Man Show
  • The Runners – Self Tapes
  • Other Network Shows
  • The Apostle
  • Stunts Compilation
  • Hair, Make-Up, And Costume Test
  • Deleted and Extended Scenes
  • Trailers & Digital Spots

Springsteen biopic on 4K and Blu-ray in January

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Album cover featuring a musician holding a guitar, with the title 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' prominently displayed.
Blu-ray cover of 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' featuring Bruce Springsteen performing on stage, with his guitar and hand raised, against a red background.
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The biopic “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on January 20th via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Scott Cooper co-wrote and directed the biographical motion picture about the life and musical career of Bruce Springsteen. It stars Jeremy Allen White, Jeremy Strong, Paul Walter Hauser, and Stephen Graham.

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) and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Technical specifications for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, all on a BD-50 disc. The 4K will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both of these physical media releases of the movie will include a digital code (copy), compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the releases are listed below.

  • Exclusive Four-Act Documentary: Making Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere
    • Act 1: From Book to Screen — See how Warren Zanes’ moving book inspired filmmakers to bring Bruce Springsteen’s most intimate chapter to life on screen.
    • Act 2: Beyond the Music — An intimate look at Bruce Springsteen’s raw and enduring masterpiece “Nebraska” — its sound, spirit, and powerful influence on the film’s tone and emotion.
    • Act 3: Becoming Bruce Springsteen — Jeremy Allen White dives deep into the mind and music of Bruce Springsteen, capturing the grit, grace, and humanity that define the icon’s artistry.
    • Act 4: Deep Authenticity — From vintage wardrobe to the Asbury Park boardwalk, experience how the filmmakers captured the raw soul of Bruce Springsteen’s New Jersey. 

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer for the movie as well as the press release.

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Osgood Perkins’ film Keeper comes to 4K in January

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Cover of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the movie 'Keeper' featuring dark, dramatic imagery and the tagline 'A terrifying, ghostly descent into madness.'
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The 2025 film “Keeper” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 20th, via NEON, distributed by Decal Releasing. Osgood Perkins directed the film. It stars Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, and Claire Friesen.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 2-disc set will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

EDITORIAL NOTE: In fact, there will not be an individual Blu-ray release for this film. If you want to own this on physical media, you have a choice to either buy the 4K combo pack and get the Blu-ray or settle for it on DVD.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Director Osgood Perkins
  • Theatrical Trailer
  • Teaser

Further below, after the break, you can find the official trailer for the movie on YouTube.

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The 2014 film Nightcrawler comes to 4K in February

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Movie poster for 'Nightcrawler' featuring Jake Gyllenhaal driving a red vintage car in a bustling city at night.
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The 2014 film “Nightcrawler” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 17th via Shout! Studios. Dan Gilroy wrote and directed the motion picture. It starred Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Paxton, Rene Russo, and Riz Ahmed. It’s worth noting that this movie is still “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes.

The movie has received a 4K scan. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.35:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Here’s a glimpse below at the packaging artwork for the 4K SteelBook.

Artwork of the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook for the film Nightcrawler, featuring a scene of a car on a city street with dramatic lighting and action elements.

Lastly, the bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  •  Audio Commentary with Film Historian Joe von Appen
  • Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Dan Gilroy, Producer Tony Gilroy, and Editor John Gilroy
  • Making the News: Scoring Nightcrawler—Interview with Composer James Newton Howard
  • If It Bleeds, It Leads: Making Nightcrawler
  • Trailer
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