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A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-Film Collection on 4K

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 7-Film Collection is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on September 30th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. A limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case will also be available exclusively at Amazon (pictured below).

Amazon Exclusive Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case

This collection includes the following seven films.

  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street” (1984) Theatrical and Uncut Versions
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge” (1985)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” (1987)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master” (1988)
  • “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child” (1989) Theatrical and Uncut Versions
  • “Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare” (1991) in 2D & 3D
  • “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” (1994)

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray releases include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range for each movie. The films will also include a variety of Dolby Atmos and lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound. The release(s) will come with a digital copy of the films compatible with Movies Anywhere. Here are some specific details about the release, taken from the press release (issued today).

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 7-FILM COLLECTION FEATURING HORROR ICON FREDDY KRUEGER COMES TO 4K ULTRA HD™ 

The 4K collection including the original seven films will be released on September 30, 2025

Burbank, CA (August 7, 2025) – Freddy Krueger, the vengeful child killer burned alive by angry parents, returns to haunt the dreams of their children when this chilling 7-film saga becomes available as a 4K UHD collection for the first time.  From his first terrifying appearance on Elm Street to his resurrection through nightmares, Freddy unleashes horror across generations – where sleep is no escape, and dreams become deadly.

From New Line Cinema, the collection includes the original seven films –  A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), and  Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994) – along with the uncut versions of A Nightmare on Elm Street and The Dream Child.  The collection also includes an alternate ending of Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare presented in anaglyph 3D and complete with 3D glasses in the physical collection.

The collection will be available in limited edition collectible SteelBook packaging and as a standard 4K collection and will be available to purchase on Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc online and in-store at major retailers and available for purchase Digitally from Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, Fandango at Home and more.

4K Ultra HD** showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) and a wider color spectrum, offering consumers brighter, deeper, and more lifelike colors for a home entertainment viewing experience like never before.

The standard 4K UHD Blu-ray set is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. The Amazon exclusive 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook Library Case, limited to 4000 units, is presently unavailable for preorder. However, stay tuned, and I’ll update this accordingly when it does come back. Below you can find an official trailer for the upcoming release(s).

The bonus materials set to be included for each film are listed below, after the break.

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1996 film The Ghost and the Darkness on Blu-ray May

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The 1996 film The Ghost and the Darkness will be officially coming to Blu-ray Disc on May 10th via Scream Factory (Shout! Factory).  The film, directed by Stephen Hopkins, starred Michael Douglas, Val KilmerTom Wilkinson, Bernard Hill, and Emily Mortimer.

The tech specs for the release include a 1080p HD video presentation in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio and likely a lossless sound mix (or mixes), although not yet specified to any configuration(s).  The bonus materials are currently “in progress” and will be announced at a later time.  So, stay tuned for an update on that.  You can now find the Blu-ray Disc available to preorder over at Amazon or directly via the ShoutFactory.com website.

FOX also plans to bring “Predator 3-Movie Collection” to 4K UHD Blu-ray in August

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It sure seems that Fox Home Entertainment also plans to bring a “Predator 3-Movie Collection” to 4K UHD Blu-ray on the same date as the first film, August 7th. The collection will include the films “Predator” (1987), “Predator 2” (1990), and “Predators” (2010). Those films were directed by John McTiernanStephen Hopkins, and Nimród Antal. Tech specs and bonus materials have not yet been detailed, as the studio has yet to even officially announce either this or the individual release of the first film – as I had previously reported on.

I actually found this just browsing around, and at this point I wouldn’t even call it a “rumor” anymore, as we well know that the first film is coming, but now get a confirmation (of sorts) via a PRE-ORDER listing over at Amazon for this, carrying the exact same release date (8/7). Stay tuned for further updates. Also remember that the first film, “Predator“, is (as mentioned) getting its own individual release on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

UPDATE: It appears that we are going to also see individual releases for both sequels “Predator 2” and “Predators” on 4K UHD Blu-ray as well. No pre-order listings are available yet on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update when they become available. The artwork for the two titles can be found below.