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Jurassic World Rebirth 4K and Blu-ray September

Commissions Earned

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

Black Bag is coming to 4K and Blu-ray in May

Commissions Earned

The 2025 film “Black Bag” comes to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 13th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Steven Soderbergh directed the film, written by David Koepp. The film stars Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan, Tom Burke, and Marisa Abela. It’s certainly worth noting that this is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release have not yet been detailed. You can expect an update soon. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound on a BD-50 disc. The 4K will come as a “combo pack” including its Blu-ray counterpart. Both releases will feature a digital copy, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

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

  • The Company of Talent
  • Designing Black Bag
  • Deleted Scenes

Soderbergh film Presence on 4K and Blu-ray

Commissions Earned

The 2024 film “Presence” will be released on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on May 20th via NEON/Decal Releasing. The movie was directed by Steven Soderbergh with a screenplay (written) by David Koepp. It stars Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, and Julia Fox. It’s worth noting that this film has been deemed “Certified Fresh” by critics at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 and Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 sound. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon.

It seems no bonus materials will be included. This info is based on the back packaging images available for both releases.

The 2002 film Panic Room comes to 4K in February

Commissions Earned

The 2002 film Panic Room is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 18th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film was directed by David Fincher and written by David Koepp. It starred Jodie Foster, Kristen Stewart, Forest Whitaker, Dwight Yoakam, and Jared Leto. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film has received a transfer supervised by director David Fincher. The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (or HDR10) form of high dynamic range along with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K release will be a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. A digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere, will be included.

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

  • Commentary by David Fincher
  • Commentary by Jodie Foster, Forest Whitaker and Dwight Yoakam
  • Commentary by writer David Koepp and special guest
  • PRE-PRODUCTION
    • 6 featurettes on the prep phase, from pre-visualization through testing
    • Interactive previsualization — Compare the pre-visualization, storyboards, dailies and final film in a multi-angle, multi-audio feature with optional commentary
  • PRODUCTION
    • Shooting Panic Room – An hour-long documentary on the principal photography phase
    • Makeup effects featurette with Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr.
    • Sequence breakdowns – An interactive look at the creation of four separate scenes in the film
  • POST-PRODUCTION
    • 21 documentaries and featurettes on the visual effects
    • On Sound Design with Ren Klyce
    • Digital Intermediate and other featurettes dealing with the post-production phase
    • A multi-angle look at the scoring session conducted by Howard Shore

The 1999 film Stir of Echoes on 4K SteelBook in December

Commissions Earned

The 1999 film “Stir of Echoes” will get a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively at Amazon on December 10th via Lionsgate. The film, directed and co-written by David Koepp, starred Kevin Bacon, Kathryn Erbe, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Dunn, Jennifer Morrison, and Zachary David Cope.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray counterpart included along with a digital copy. Below is a glimpse at the artwork for the interior of the 4K SteelBook.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook exclusively available to preorder at Amazon. The following bonus material will be included with this release.

4K-Only Special Features:

  • Vision of the Past: Revisiting Stir of Echoes
  • Establishing Shot with Fred Murphy

Legacy Special Features:

  • Audio Commentary
  • Featurettes
  • Cast & Crew Interviews
  • Deleted Scenes
  • And More!