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Documentary The AI Doc is coming to Blu-ray in May

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Blu-ray cover of the documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist' featuring a colorful design with various illustrations and text.
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The 2026 documentary “The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist“ is coming to Blu-ray on May 19th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The movie was co-directed by Daniel Roher and Charlie Tyrell and produced by Daniel Kwan. It’s certainly worth noting that this film is “Certified Fresh” based on critics’ reviews at Rotten Tomatoes. The tech specs on Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and lossless Dolby TrueHD 5.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The Blu-ray is now available to preorder at Amazon and MovieZyng. It seems that no bonus material will be included on this release. Below, after the break, you can find the official trailer.

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The 1989 Ron Howard film Parenthood on 4K in May

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Cover art for the movie 'Parenthood' featuring Steve Martin, holding two children upside down with photos of other cast members in the background.
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The 1989 film “Parenthood“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Ron Howard co-wrote and directed the film, which starred Steve Martin. It co-starred Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest, Jason Robards, Rick Moranis, Martha Plimpton, Keanu Reeves, Dennis Dugan, and Joaquin Phoenix. The 4K release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. It will also come with a digital code (copy) compatible with Movies Anywhere.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. Bonus material included with the release is listed below.

  • Art Imitating Life
  • Family Reunion
  • Words and Music
  • And More!

The 2011 film Bridesmaids is coming to 4K in May

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DVD cover of the movie 'Bridesmaids' featuring six women in pink dresses posing in front of a brick wall, with the title and 'UNRATED' in bold letters.
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The 2011 comedy “Bridesmaids“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 12th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

It’s worth noting that the movie is celebrating its 15th Anniversary, with a majority of the cast having a reunion onstage at the 2026 Academy Awards just this past Sunday. Paul Feig directed the movie, which Kristen Wiig co-wrote, and Judd Apatow produced. It starred Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper, and Melissa McCarthy. The supporting cast included Rebel Wilson, Chris O’Dowd, Matt Lucas, Tim Heidecker, and Terry Crews.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range, and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. This release will feature both the UNRATED [131 minutes] cut and the theatrical version [125 minutes], both in 4K. This will include a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. Bonus material included with the release is listed below.

  • Made of Honor: Behind the Scenes of Bridesmaids
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Extended & Alternate Scenes
  • Roommates
  • Cholodecki’s Commercial
  • Drunk-O-Rama
  • Annie vs. Helen
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Paul Feig, Co-Writer Annie Mumolo, and Cast Members Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Wendy McLendon-Covey, and Ellie Kemper
  • And more!

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die on Blu-ray in April

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Cover of the Blu-ray release for the film 'Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die,' featuring the title prominently, alongside images of the main cast and colorful graphics.
Blu-ray cover for the film 'Good Luck Have Fun Don't Die,' featuring a man with a thick beard and a colorful digital background filled with abstract elements. The title is prominently displayed in bold, playful fonts.
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The 2026 film “Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die“ will be coming to both 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray Disc on April 21st via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Gore Verbinski directed the movie. It stars Sam Rockwell, Juno Temple, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, and Asim Chaudhry. It’s certainly worth noting that this movie is “Certified Fresh” by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

UPDATED: Folks, I’m happy to update this. It turns out a 4K physical media release is planned. It was sadly not included in Amazon listings or elsewhere. So, that caused some confusion. Apologies for that.

Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio, HDR10 form of high dynamic range, and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Atmos sound on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital code of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere. The 4K UHD Blu-ray release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with Blu-ray Disc counterpart included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and MovieZyng. Stay tuned for further retailer listings.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, GRUV, and Walmart. Bonus material to be included with the release is listed below.

  • The Making of Good, Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die

Below, after the break, you can find the trailer.

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The 2004 film Meet the Fockers comes to 4K in April

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Cover of the movie 'Meet the Fockers' featuring characters posed together, with prominent names of actors Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, and Barbra Streisand.
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The 2004 sequel “Meet the Fockers“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on April 14th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Jay Roach directed the movie. It starred Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro, Dustin Hoffman, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson. This was the first sequel to the film “Meet the Parents” (2000), which is already available on 4K UHD Blu-ray.

The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-66 disc. The 2-disc release will be a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, as well as a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials included with the release are listed below.

  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers
  • Inside the Litter Box: Behind-the-Scenes with Jinx the Cat
  • The Manary Gland
  • Fockers’ Family Portrait
  • The Adventures of a Baby Wrangler
  • Feature Audio Commentary with Director Jay Roach and Editor/Co-Producer Jon Poll
  • … and more!

The film Hamnet comes to 4K and Blu-ray in March

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A promotional image for the collector's edition of the film 'Hamnet,' directed by Chloe Zhao, featuring actors Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. The cover shows the characters in a lush, green environment, surrounded by plants.
Blu-ray cover of the movie 'Hamnet', featuring the title prominently along with the names of the cast Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, set against a backdrop of greenery.
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The 2025 film “Hamnet” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on March 3rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Chloé Zhao directed, executive-produced, and co-wrote the screenplay for the motion picture. The movie is based on the novel (of the same title) written by Maggie O’Farrell. O’Farrell also actually co-wrote the script. Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes both served as producers. The movie starred Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Its supporting cast included Justine Mitchell, Emily Watson, David Wilmot, James Lintern, Joe Alwyn, Zac Wishart, and Freya Hannan-Mills. It’s worth noting that this is “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

UPDATED: The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have now been detailed. It will include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10-compatible) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-50 disc.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. Both releases will feature a digital code (copy) of the film compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are each now available for preorder at Amazon. The bonus materials to be included with the release(s) are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary by Chloé Zhao
  • Featurettes:
    • Family is Forever
    • Cultivating Creativity
    • Recreating the Tudor Period

The 2016 sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 gets a 4K in March

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Cover of the DVD for 'Kung Fu Panda 3' featuring characters including a panda and various animals in a colorful animated style.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2016 DreamWorks Animation sequel “Kung Fu Panda 3“ is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on March 3rd via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The movie was co-directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. It features the voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Bryan Cranston, Dustin Hoffman, J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Seth Rogen, David Cross, Kate Hudson, Jackie Chan, and James Hong.

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. The 2-disc release will come as a “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included, along with a digital code (copy), compatible with Movies Anywhere.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below.

  • Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Panda Paws
  • Everybody Loves a Panda Party – Karaoke with Po
  • Po’s Posters of Awesomeness
  • Play Like a Panda
  • The Origin of “Skadoosh”
  • Mash-Up of Awesomeness: Slo-Mo
  • Mash-Up of Blunders
  • Make a Panda Party Paper Pal
  • Gallery of Epic Artfulness
Cover of the 'Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection' in 4K Ultra HD featuring the main character Po, a panda, displaying a martial arts pose with fire, and smaller images of supporting characters.
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There will also be a “Kung Fu Panda 4-Movie Collection“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray (pictured above) set to be released on March 3rd, also from Universal Studios Home Entertainment. It’s now available for preorder at Amazon and GRUV. That set will not include Blu-ray Disc counterparts, only the 4K discs and digital codes. The full tech specs for the films feature a variety of 2.35:1 and 2.39:1 aspect ratios, each in a 2160p video presentation, with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and Dolby Atmos sound.

Song Sung Blue is coming to Blu-ray in February

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Blu-ray cover of 'Song Sung Blue' featuring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, showcasing the movie title and collector's edition details.
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The 2025 film “Song Sung Blue” will be released on Blu-ray Disc on February 17th via Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

The movie was written, produced, and directed by Craig Brewer. It stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Its supporting cast includes Michael Imperioli, Jim Belushi, Fisher Stevens, Ella Anderson, and Mustafa Shakir. It’s certainly worth noting that this motion picture is rated both “Certified Fresh” (by critics) and “Verified Hot” (by audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.

The tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in [primarily] a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound, on a BD-50 disc. The release will include a digital code (copy) of the movie, compatible with Movies Anywhere. UPDATED: You can now find the Blu-ray available for preorder at GRUV and Walmart. It’s not yet listed on Amazon, but stay tuned for an update.

The bonus materials set to be included are listed below.

  • EXTENDED PERFORMANCES:
    • Crunchy Granola Suite
    • Sweet Caroline
  • ONE PLUS ONE EQUALS THREE – There is no Lightning without Thunder. Watch as Hugh and Kate reminisce on their characters’ love story, co-dependency, and their undeniable electricity.
  • LIGHTNING IN THE BOTTLE – A love letter to the small-time performers, go behind the scenes with Writer/Director Craig Brewer to see how he brought SONG SUNG BLUE to life.
  • EYE FOR STYLE – In this featurette, Costume Designer Ernesto Martinez reveals the art of storytelling through stitch and style.
  • FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR CRAIG BREWER

Below, after the break, you can find the trailers for the film and the press release announcing it on home video.

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