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Karate Kid Legends on 4K and Blu-ray in August

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The 2025 sequel “Karate Kid: Legends” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray on August 26th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Jonathan Entwistle directed the movie. It stars Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Wyatt Oleff. It’s worth noting this film is “Verified Hot” based on audience ratings at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, accompanied by Dolby Vision or HDR10, and Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The 4K release(s) will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. All versions (4K and Blu-ray) include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured above), and Blu-ray are now available to preorder at Amazon. The 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K SteelBook, and Blu-ray are also available for preorder at Walmart. Retailer Walmart will get an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Collector’s Limited Edition with a skateboard (pictured below). This release appears to be limited to 510 units (in total), with each skateboard individually numbered and a wall mount kit.

Walmart Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Collector’s Limited Edition

There will also be an Amazon exclusive box set called “The Karate Kid Ultimate Collection“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray coming August 26th. It’s now available for preorder. This will feature physical collectibles (pictured below) and all six films in the franchise. Two of the movies will be making their debut on 4K UHD Blu-ray as exclusives via this set, suitably marked below. This includes the following movies:

  • “The Karate Kid” (1984)
  • “The Karate Kid Part II” (1986)
  • “The Karate Kid Part III” (1989)
  • “The Next Karate Kid” (1994) [exclusive]
  • “The Karate Kid” (2010) [exclusive]
  • “Karate Kid: Legends” (2025)
Amazon Exclusive “The Karate Kid Ultimate Collection” on 4K

Finally, the bonus materials set to be included with “Karate: Kid Legends” on 4K and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • 4K & Blu-ray Exclusive Extras:
    • Deleted Scenes
    • Gag Reel
    • Honoring The Miyagi Legacy
    • The Art of Action
  • Also Including:
    • Becoming the Karate Kid
    • Strength And Character: The Cast
    • Two Masters, One Student

1997 Wes Craven film Scream 2 on 4K in October

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The 1997 sequel “Scream 2” seems to be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in standard (pictured above) and limited edition “25th anniversary” SteelBook forms on October 4th via Paramount Home Entertainment, according to retailers.  The film, directed by Wes Craven, starred Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, Jerry O’Connell, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Joshua Jackson, Timothy Olyphant, Liev Schreiber, Jada Pinkett Smith, Omar Epps, and Heather Graham.

As this title has not yet been officially announced, that I can tell, the tech specs for the 4K releases have not yet been detailed but you can for sure expect a 2160p video presentation with at least HDR10 form of high dynamic range and likely a lossless 5.1 surround sound mix.  The releases will both come in the form of a “combo pack” with a Blu-ray counterpart included as well as a digital code (copy) of the film.  The bonus materials should include all of the previous extras found on the Blu-ray and perhaps some new content, but no word on that yet.  Stay tuned for an update.  In the meantime, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available for preorder over at Amazon.  The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder as well over at Amazon but it lacks artwork at the moment.