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The Fantastic Four: First Steps on 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2025 film “The Fantastic 4: First Steps” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on October 14th via Marvel Studios / Disney. Matt Shakman directed this Marvel Cinematic Universe [“MCU”] movie. It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Julia Garner, Ralph Ineson, Natasha Lyonne, and Paul Walter Hauser. It’s worth noting that the movie is currently “Certified Fresh” by critics and “Verified Hot” by audiences on 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 and HDR10, accompanied by Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The 4K releases will each come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update when they [Amazon] decide to add a listing for the standard 4K. In the meantime, you can find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray available for preorder at Walmart.

Retailer exclusives (pictured below) include a 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook at Amazon and a Blu-ray with Pop-Up Packaging at Walmart. Each is now available for preorder at each retailer.

Amazon Exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook
Walmart Exclusive Pop-Up Packaging Blu-ray

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
    • Thanksgiving Soup Kitchen
    • Fantastic Four Day
    • Subterranea
    • Birthday Sweater
    • Taking Turns
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
  • Featurettes:
    • Meet The First Family – The creation of the Fantastic Four saved Marvel Comics in 1961 and has only flourished as years have passed. Matt Shakman and the cast explain how they found themselves gravitating toward each role and creating the ultimate family unit.
  • Fantastic Futurism – The filmmakers discuss the process of immersing the cast and crew in the film’s retro-futuristic aesthetic. Join Matt Shakman and crew as they discuss the experience of shooting in gigantic mid-century New York sets and stepping into an otherworldly era. 
  • From Beyond and Below – The team explores bringing complex characters from the page to the screen, including a larger-than-life Galactus, grounded Harvey Elder/Mole Man, and an emotionally rich Silver Surfer.
  • Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Matt Shakman and production designer Kasra Farahani.

Further below, after the break, you can find promotional trailers for the home video and theatrical releases of the movie.

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Thunderbolts* on 4K and Blu-ray in July

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The 2025 film “Thunderbolts*” officially arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, and Blu-ray Disc on July 29th. The releases will be via Marvel Studios, owned and distributed by Disney. Jake Schreier directed this latest film in the “Marvel Cinematic Universe.” It stars Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. It’s certainly worth noting this film is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on 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 and HDR10 forms of high dynamic range with Dolby Atmos sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K releases will both be 2-disc “combo pack” sets with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases will include a digital copy of the film, compatible with Movies Anywhere.

You cannot yet find the 4K UHD Blu-ray, 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, or the Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon. Stay tuned for an update on that.

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes – Check out the scenes that didn’t make the final cut.
  • Assembling a Team to Remember – Spend a bit of quality time with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts* as they divulge how the film’s fictional team of superpowered mavericks, misfits and antiheroes was assembled.
  • Around the World and Back Again – Discover the eclectic locations and astounding production design that helped make Thunderbolts* a rousing reality, including a visit to the sprawling sets in Kuala Lumpur where we join Florence Pugh performing stunts atop one of planet Earth’s tallest buildings and blowing up buildings on the streets.
  • All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.
  • Gag Reel – Enjoy fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Thunderbolts*.
  • Director’s Audio Commentary – Watch the film with audio commentary by director Jake Schreier.

Finally, it’s worth noting that a Blu-ray “pop-up” edition will also be available as an exclusive at retailer Walmart. It’s not yet available for preorder, but stay tuned for an update. Further below, after the break, you can find a promo trailer for the home video releases of this movie.

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Venom: The Last Dance on 4K and Blu-ray in January

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The 2024 film “Venom: The Last Dance” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray on January 21st via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. The film was directed & co-written by Kelly Marcel. It stars Tom Hardy, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, and Rhys Ifans.

The tech specs on 4K include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision or HDR10 forms of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The 4K release will come as a “combo pack” its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will include a digital copy of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook, 4K UHD Blu-ray, and Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon.

The following bonus materials will be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases.

  • Deleted & Extended Scenes
  • Venomous Laughs: Outtakes & Bloopers
  • Bonded in Chaos: Tom Hardy
  • Author of Mayhem: From Writer to Director
  • Venom’s Inner Circle
  • Venom Unleashed: The Action & Stunts
  • Select Scene PreVis
  • One Last Dance – Tom Morello x Grandson Music Video
  • Savor the Last Bite: The Venom Legacy
  • Brock Bottom: Mrs. Chen Interview

There will also be a “Venom 3-Movie Collection” available on 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc. The 4K version will include a limited edition action figure. You can find both of these now available for preorder at Amazon with the links above or with artwork below.

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Icons Unearthed: Marvel comes to Blu-ray in January

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The 2023 documentary series “Icons Unearthed: Marvel” will be available on Blu-ray Disc on January 14th via Mill Creek Entertainment. The Nacelle Company 8-episode series, directed by Brian Volk-Weiss and narrated by Joseph Culp, focuses on the history of Marvel Comics as a company and eventually as Marvel Studios with the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” series of films. This includes interviews with Lou Ferrigno, Clark Gregg, J. Michael Straczynski, Todd MacFarlane, Mark Millar, Zack Stentz, Victoria Bennett, JJ Field, and Jeph Loeb.

The tech specs for the release include a 3-disc set featuring a 1080p HD video presentation in the 1.78:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound. The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials included with the release are briefly detailed below.

“Bonus Features Include Over 5 Hours of Never-Before-Heard Uncut Interviews With: Lou Ferrigno (Actor), Mark Millar (Comic Book Writer), Clark Gregg (Actor/Director), JJ Field (Actor), J. Michael Straczynski (Filmmaker/Comic Book Writer).”

The Marvels are coming to both 4K and Blu-ray in February

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The 2023 Marvel Studios film “The Marvels” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on February 13th via Disney.  The film, the latest in the “Marvel Cinematic Universe” was directed by Nia DaCosta, and it stars Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis, Seo-Jun Park, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Saagar Shaikh, and  Samuel L. Jackson.

The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-66 disc.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround on a BD-50 disc.  The 4K will come in the form of a “combo pack” getting its Blu-ray counterpart.  Both releases will each be including a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATE: You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc available for preorder over at Amazon.  Walmart will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which also is now available for preorder.

The bonus materials set to be included with the home video releases of this film are listed below.

  • FEATURETTES
    • Entangled – Take a cosmic trip behind the scenes on The Marvels with the cast and crew of the film. Learn how director Nia DaCosta and the team took on such a vast production, and dive deeper with more details about Marvel’s first ever musical number.
    • The Production Diaries – Experience the lively, upbeat set of The Marvels as cast and crew recall candid and heartwarming moments, along with hilarious anecdotes.
  • DELETED SCENES
    • Captain-in-Residence – Kamala finds herself in Carol’s ship after an unexpected switch and incredulously picks up a call from Valkyrie.
    • It’s Under Control – Carol, Kamala, and Monica find themselves brainstorming for solutions on Aladna.
    • Space Yoga – Muneeba teaches yoga while an exasperated Nick Fury looks on.
    • The Chase – Chaos ensues as Ty-Rone chases Kamala in a tension-filled scene.
  • GAG REEL
    • Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Marvels.
  • AUDIO COMMENTARY
    • Listen to co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco talk about the film.

Further below, after the break, you can find the home video trailer for the film and press release about the upcoming home video releases.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 4K and Blu-ray

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The 2022 film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on July 26th, via Marvel Studios (Disney).  The film, directed by Sam Raimi, stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez, and Rachel McAdams.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of 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 with DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless surround sound.  The 4K UHD Blu-ray release will include its Blu-ray counterpart and both will come with a digital code (copy) of the film.

UPDATE:  You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  It’s certainly worth noting that there will also be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) available over at retailer Best Buy, which is now up for preorder.

UPDATES:  It turns out that retailer Target will also be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray Art Edition of the film (pictured below) which is now available for preorder.

And, as if that weren’t enough choices, there’s also going to be a retailer exclusive over at Walmart for a 4K UHD Blu-ray with Limited-Edition Enamel Pin (pictured below).  That’s available for preorder as well.

The bonus materials set to be included with the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Featurettes
    • Method to the Madness – Join various crew members and Marvel employees in interviews as they discuss their love of Sam Raimi and all the details of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that make it quintessentially Raimi.
    • Introducing America Chavez – In this short and fun profile piece, we’ll learn about America’s humble beginnings in the comics. We’ll meet Xochitl Gomez and discuss the complications her character’s unique power presents for the future of the MCU.
    • Constructing the Multiverse – Writing a feature film for Marvel is no easy task. In this playful yet informative featurette, we’ll dive into the challenges that writer Michael Waldron faced in creating the twisting and turning story of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
  • Bloopers
    • Gag Reel – Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
  • Deleted Scenes
    • A Great Team – A journalist questions Doctor Strange’s integrity.
    • Pizza Poppa – Bruce is relieved when Doctor Strange’s spell ends.
    • It’s Not Permanent – Bruce tries to accuse Doctor Strange of being an imposter.
  • Audio Commentary
    • View the film with audio commentary by Sam Raimi, Richie Palmer, and Michael Waldron.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement about the upcoming home video releases.

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Morbius with Jared Leto on 4K and Blu-ray June

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The 2022 film “Morbius” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on June 14th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film, based on the Marvel Comics character [of the same name], was directed by Daniel Espinosa, and it stars Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Adria Arjona, Jared Harris, Al Madrigal, and Tyrese Gibson.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of 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 DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting its DVD counterpart, and each including a digital code (copy) of the film.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray both available for preorder over at Amazon and retailer Best Buy.  Speaking of which, it’s most certainly worth noting that Best Buy will be getting what appears to be an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured below) which is now available for preorder over there.

The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Outtakes & Bloopers
  • Featurettes:
    • Defining The Antihero
    • From Human to Vampire – Visual Effects
    • Lights, Camera, Action
    • The Good, Bad & Ugly – Supporting Cast Doing the Stunt Work
    • Living Vampire from Comics to Screen
  • Nocturnal Easter Eggs

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the official announcement about the home video releases.

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Spider-Man No Way Home comes to 4K and Blu-ray April

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The 2021 Marvel Studios film “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 12th via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.  The film, directed by Jon Watts, stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Benedict Wong, Marisa Tomei, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, and Alfred Molina.  It should most certainly be noted, at the time of writing, this film is “Certified Fresh” over at Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray release include a 2160p video presentation in the 2.39:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound.  Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.39:1 aspect with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless surround sound.  Both releases will come in the form of a “combo pack” with the 4K UHD Blu-ray getting its Blu-ray counterpart, the Blu-ray getting the DVD counterpart, and each includes a digital code (copy) of the film.

You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray available for preorder over at Amazon.  It’s also worth noting that online retailer Best Buy will be getting an exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook (pictured) below which is now listed.

UPDATE:  There will be an exclusive “Fan Art Edition” on 4K UHD Blu-ray available of the film over at retailer Target (pictured below) which is now available for preorder.

The bonus materials set to be included with both the 4K and Blu-ray releases are listed below.

  • Bloopers & Gag Reel
  • Alternate Reality Easter Eggs
  • 7 Behind the Scenes Featurettes
    • Action Choreography Across the Multiverse
    • A Multiverse of Miscreants
    • A Spectacular Spider-Journey with Tom Holland
    • Enter Strange
    • Graduation Day
    • Realities Collide, Spiders Unite
    • Weaving Jon Watt’s Web
  • 2 Special Panels:
    • The Sinister Summit – Villains Panel: Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, and Jamie Foxx sit down for a roundtable discussion of their sinister characters.
    • A Meeting of the Spiders – Heroes Panel: The Heroic Spider heroes sit down for a roundtable discussion on Peter, Stunts, and skintight suits.
  • 3 Stories From The Daily Bugle
    • Spider-Menace Strikes Again
    • Spider Sycophant
    • Web of Lies
  • 2  Stunt Scenes Previsualization
    • Apartment Fight
    • Shield Fight

Also, there’s a special feature “sizzle reel” preview video now available but be warned it does contain “spoilers,” so don’t watch that unless you’ve seen the film already.

Further below, after the break, you can find the trailer for the film and the full announcement regarding the home video releases.

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