“The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants” will be released on Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray SteelBook on March 31st via Paramount.
Derek Drymon directed the movie. It features the voice talents of Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Carolyn Lawrence, and Mr. Lawrence, as well asGeorge Lopez.
The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The Blu-ray release(s) will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its DVD counterpart included, as well as a digital code (copy).
The standard Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart. The Blu-ray SteelBook is an exclusive at retailer Walmart, where it is now available for preorder. The bonus materials included on the Blu-ray release are listed below.
The SpongeBob Ensemble: The Veteran Voices
The SpongeBob Ensemble: The New Crew
The Flying Dutchman: Animated Artistry and Live Acting
The 2025 sequel “Wicked: For Good” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on January 20th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Jon M. Chu directed the movie. It starred Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, and Bowen Yang. It also co-starred Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum. It’s worth noting that this movie is “Verified Hot” by audiences at 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 (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray release include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will each come as a 2-disc set “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital code (copy) of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.
There will also be a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook release (pictured below), which will be an exclusive at retailer Walmart. It’s now available for preorder.
Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
A “2-Film Collection” will also be released on each 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray (pictured below) on January 20th. You can find those available for preorder at Amazon. These 2-film collections are also available, individually, on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray, for preorder at GRUV.
Commissions Earned
Finally, there will be a Limited Edition“Wicked: For Good”4K UHD Blu-ray Gift Set coming out a few weeks later on February 3rd. This lavish box set (pictured below) is now available for preorder at Amazon.
“Wicked: For Good” 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition Gift Set
The bonus materials set to be included with “Wicked Ford Good” on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.
SING-ALONG – ALTERNATE FEATURE-LENGTH VERSION – Rejoicify! The time has come to raise your voice and unleash the magic of Oz. Sing with all your heart as Elphaba and Glinda’s destiny unfolds in the spellbinding Sing-Along Edition of WICKED: FOR GOOD.
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Brick Making – A musical montage shows Munchkins busily shaping and painting brilliant golden bricks, bringing the Yellow Brick Road to life.
Glinda Train Tour – As Glinda leaves Emerald City, the citizens erupt into musical fanfare, sending her off with radiant cheers and lavish celebration – Featuring Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh and Bowen Yang
Even You, Fiyero* – Elphaba retreats to her lair, wrestling with the sting of Fiyero’s betrayal and the weight of her heartbreak – Featuring Cynthia Erivo
Return to the Governor’s Mansion* – Lost and abandoned, Elphaba returns to the one place she swore she’d left behind – her childhood home – Featuring Cynthia Erivo
Friendship Montage – A lively montage unfolds as Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Boq, and Nessarose spend a carefree afternoon together—playing games, laughing, and relaxing over a cheerful picnic – Featuring Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Jonathan Bailey, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo
The Wizard is Sentimental – Glinda steps into her ethereal bubble to float above Emerald City, contrasted with the Wizard’s nostalgic hot air balloon ascension as he reprises “A Sentimental Man” – Featuring Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum
MAKING WICKED: FOR GOOD – Step behind the curtain for an exclusive look at the magic of Oz. Through never-before-seen footage and candid interviews, discover how the cast and crew brought this epic story to life—from the artistry of building Oz brick-by-brick to the challenge of filming two sweeping productions at once. A talent-led journey you won’t want to miss.
THE TRUE WIZARD – An exploration of why Jon M. Chu was the ideal director to bring WICKED: FOR GOOD from stage to screen. See how his inventiveness as a filmmaker and passion for WICKED are key ingredients for the humanity and joy we feel in every shot.
MORE THAN JUST A PLACE – A closer look at Elphaba’s new song in WICKED: FOR GOOD. Cynthia Erivo, Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and others reflect on its emotional resonance, Elphaba’s vulnerability, and the expressive movement artists portraying the animal characters she sings to.
THE GIRL IN THE BUBBLE – A closer look at Glinda’s brand new song for the WICKED: FOR GOOD film. Ariana Grande, Jon M. Chu, Stephen Schwartz, and more discuss how the song comes at such a pivotal moment for Glinda why filming the sequence was such a feat of technical mastery.
KIAMO KO – Return to Kiamo Ko, where the film’s climax unfolds. Cast and filmmakers reflect on Elphaba’s embrace of her identity as the Wicked Witch, the poignant reunion with Glinda, and the bittersweet consequences that follow in this emotionally charged sequence.
FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR JON M. CHU
Further below, after the break, you can find a promotional home video release trailer for the movie.
The 1959 film “Ben-Hur” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook on February 17th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. William Wyler directed the film, which won a total of 11 Academy Awards. It starred Charlton Heston, Haya Harareet, Hugh Griffith, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Martha Scott, Cathy O’Donnell, and Sam Jaffe.
The movie has been digitally restored and will be presented in a 2160p video format with a 2.76:1 aspect ratio, featuring Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos, as well as lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.0 surround sound. This will span across a total of two 4K UHD Blu-ray discs. A digital code (copy) of the movie will be included with both releases, compatible with Movies Anywhere. A bonus Blu-ray disc will be included, making this a 3-disc set.
The 2025 film “Predator: Badlands” will be available on February 17th on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray via 20th Century Studios (Disney). Dan Trachtenberg co-wrote the story and directed the movie. It stars Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi and Elle Fanning. It’s worth noting that this motion picture 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 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, accompanied by lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K UHD Blu-ray and 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will both be 2-disc “combo pack” releases, with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All of the 4K and Blu-ray physical media releases will feature a digital code (copy) of the film, which is compatible with Movies Anywhere.
The bonus materials set to be included with the releases are listed below.
Deleted & Pre-Visualization Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary:
Sand Trap – An early animatic version of Dek’s very different first encounter with Thia.
Squirt Canyon – The full version of Dek and Thia traversing the water-filled trench while trying to survive Genna…and each other.
Tessa vs. Abe – Tessa faces off against a superior synth in this deleted scene and storyline.
Razor Grass – The original previsualization of Dek, Thia, and Bud’s first hunt together…sort of.
The Outpost – Thia takes Dek to a small Weyland-Yutani field facility where they experience a few things that ended up being used elsewhere in the final film.
Super Power Loader Extended – Special additional moments during Dek’s climactic final battle with the Super Power Loader and the Kalisk.
Featurettes:
Embodying the Predator – Meet the talented team of designers, performers, and effects artists responsible for bringing one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures to life on screen in ways we’ve never seen before!
Authentic Synthetics – Get up close and personal with synths Thia and Tessa as star Elle Fanning walks us through the process of crafting two characters who may look the same but have evolved in surprisingly unique ways.
Building the Badlands– With razor sharp grass, killer trees, and terrifying animals, never has a planet been more deadly than Genna. Uncover how a team of artisans built this threatening landscape, transforming real locations into the dangerous environments seen on screen.
Dek of the Yautja – For the first time ever, director Dan Trachtenberg has given audiences an extended peek at Predator culture. Follow the evolution as filmmakers reveal the process behind developing the Yautja’s home world, spacecraft, and family dynamics.
Audio Commentary: Watch the film with audio commentary by Director Dan Trachtenberg, Producer Ben Rosenblatt, Director of Photography Jeff Cutter and Stunt Coordinator Jacob Tomuri.
Further below, after the break, you can find the promotional trailer for the home video releases and the full press release.
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.
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.
The bonus materials included on both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.
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).
The following bonus materials are included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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
