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The 1972 film “The Mechanic” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on January 13th, 2026, via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber]. Michael Winner directed the movie, which starred Charles Bronson. It co-starred Jan-Michael Vincent, Keenan Wynn, Jill Ireland, Frank DeKova, Linda Ridgeway, Celeste Yarnal, and Enzo Fiermonte.

The movie has received a new 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. Technical specifications for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible), on a BD-100 disc. The audio presentation has not yet been detailed, but should come in a lossless format, such as DTS-HD Master Audio. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart.

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

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of the Bronson’s Loose! Books
• Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Richard H. Kline, Moderated by Film Historian Nick Redman

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Steve Mitchell and Troy Howarth
• Audio Commentary by Film Historian Paul Talbot, the Author of the Bronson’s Loose! Books
• Audio Commentary by Cinematographer Richard H. Kline, Moderated by Film Historian Nick Redman
• Interview with Screenwriter Lewis John Carlino
• Theatrical Trailer