Wes Craven directed this fourth film in the horror franchise, written by Kevin Williamson. It starred Neve Campbell, Courtney Cox, David Arquette, Kristen Bell,Emma Roberts,Alison Brie, Hayden Panettiere, Rory Culkin, Anthony Anderson, and Marley Shelton.
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) high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound, on a BD-100 disc. Each release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart [in HD] included along with a digital copy.
NOTE: The 4K SteelBook will be available exclusively via Lionsgate Limited. The standard4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon. As mentioned earlier, the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook will be an exclusive and available directly via Lionsgate Limited. First, below, you’ll see the extras that are exclusive to the Lionsgate Limited 4K SteelBook release. The bonus materials included with both 4K releases are listed below.
Lionsgate Limited Exclusive Extras:
The Meta of Scream
Rebooting the Franchise
Scream 4 Revisited
Ghostface Revealed
Wes Craven: The Maestro of Scream
Standard 4K and 4K SteelBook (non-exclusive) Extras:
Feature Audio Commentary with Director Wes Craven and Cast Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, and Neve Campbell
The Making of Scream 4
Deleted and Extended Scenes (with Optional Audio Commentary)
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 modern classic 1984 horror film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on October 15th via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The film, written & directed by Wes Craven, starred Robert Englund, John Saxon, Johnny Depp, Heather Langenkamp, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, Charles Fleischer, Joseph Whipp, Joe Unger, and Lin Shaye.
It is known that the film has received a new 4K restoration and will include both the theatrical and uncut versions of the film in 4K. The tech specs for the 4K release include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR form of high dynamic range and Dolby Atmos sound. The artwork tells us the SteelBook release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. The standard 4K release will have a digital copy.
The modern classic 1984 horror film “A Nightmare on Elm Street” is said to be coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray later this year via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The release date will October 15th according to retailer listings. The film, written & directed by Wes Craven, starred Robert Englund, John Saxon, Johnny Depp, Heather Langenkamp, Ronee Blakley, Amanda Wyss, Jsu Garcia, Charles Fleischer, Joseph Whipp, Joe Unger, and Lin Shaye.
The tech specs and bonus materials have not yet been detailed, as the release still has not received an official announcement and release date, but you can expect that information later this year. The artwork tells us the SteelBook release will come as a “combo pack” with the Blu-ray Disc counterpart and a digital copy included. The standard 4K release will have a digital copy.
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.
The 1977 original classic horror film “The Hills Have Eyes“ is officially coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in a Limited Edition box set on November 9th [in the US] via Arrow Video. The film, written & directed by the late Wes Craven, starred John Steadman, Janus Blythe, Peter Locke, Russ Grieve, Virginia Vincent, Susan Lanier, Robert Houston, Doug Wood, Robert Houston, James Whitworth, Lance Gordon, Cordy Clark, and Michael Berryman.
The movie has received a 4K restoration and the release will include both the original (theatrical) and alternate endings. The tech specs include a 2160p video presentation in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10 form of high dynamic range, as well as lossless Mono, 2.0 Stereo, and 7.1 surround sound mixes. The Stereo and 7.1 lossless mixes are only available for the original (theatrical) ending. Also, it’s most certainly worth noting that this will be a 1-disc 4K only release, and doesnot include the Blu-ray Disc counterpart.
The bonus materials, both physical (pictured below) and in terms of extras, set to be included with this limited edition 4K UHD Blu-ray release are listed a bit further below.
6 postcards
Reversible fold-out poster
Limited edition 40-page booklet featuring writing on the film by critic Brad Stevens and a consideration of the Hills franchise by Arrow producer Ewan Cant, illustrated with original archive stills and posters
Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Paul Shipper
Audio commentary with actors Michael Berryman, Janus Blythe, Susan Lanier and Martin Speer
Audio commentary by academic Mikel J. Koven
Audio commentary with Wes Craven and Peter Locke
Looking Back on The Hills Have Eyes – making-of documentary featuring interviews with Craven, Locke, actors Michael Berryman, Janus Blythe, Robert Houston, Susan Lanier, Dee Wallace and director of photography Eric Saarinen
Family Business – an interview with actor Martin Speer
The Desert Sessions – an interview with composer Don Peake
The 1996 film “Scream” will officially be celebrating its 25th anniversary with a 4K UHD Blu-ray release in both standard and SteelBook form on October 19th, via Paramount Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Wes Craven, starred Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Jamie Kennedy, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Rose McGowan, and Drew Barrymore.
The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray have not yet been detailed but you can for sure expect a 4K video presentation with HDR10 form of high dynamic range. Stay tuned for an update on the full details. The release (in standard and SteelBook forms) will come with a digital code (copy) of the film. You can now find the 4K UHD Blu-ray standard release and the 4K UHD Blu-ray SteelBook both available for preorder over at Amazon. The SteelBook can be seen below.
The release will come with the following bonus materials, including a new featurette.
A Bloody Legacy: Scream 25 Years Later — NEW!
Audio commentary by director Wes Craven and writer Kevin Williamson
Production featurette
Behind the Scenes:
On the Scream Set
Drew Barrymore
Q&A with Cast and Crew:
What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?
Why are People so Fascinated by Horror Films?
Further below, after the break, you can find the full announcement regarding the 4K UHD Blu-ray release of the film, as well as a remastered Blu-ray Disc release.
