The 1987 film Harry and the Hendersons on 4K in April

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The 1987 film “Harry and the Hendersons” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 28th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber].


William Dear co-wrote the screenplay and directed the movie. It starred John Lithgow and Melinda Dillon. The supporting cast included Don Ameche, David Suchet, Margaret Langrick, Joshua Rudoy, Kevin Peter Hall, Lainie Kazan, and M. Emmet Walsh.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range, lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 stereo sound, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. That Blu-ray will also feature the new 4K scan.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or any other retailers, but stay tuned. In the meantime, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below, sorted by disc.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker / Film Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter Michael Charles Hill
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Filmmaker / Film Historian Steve Mitchell and Screenwriter Michael Charles Hill
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger and Marc Edward Heuck
  • Cast of Characters
  • Creating Jo Nesbø’s World
  • The Snowman Killer
  • Norwegian Landscape
  • Stunt Files: The Sinking Lake
  • Theatrical Trailer

1988 film The Great Outdoors comes to 4K in April

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DVD cover of 'The Great Outdoors' featuring Dan Aykroyd and John Candy, with a scenic background of a lake and forest, highlighting a fishing theme.
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The 1988 film “The Great Outdoors” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 28th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber].

Howard Deutch directed the movie, written by John Hughes. It starred Dan Aykroyd and John Candy. The supporting cast included Stephanie Faracy, Annette Bening, Chris Young, Ian Michael Giatti, Hilary Gordon, Rebecca Gordon, Robert Prosky, and Lucy Deakins.

The movie has received a new 4K scan from the original camera negative. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range, lossless audio, on a BD-100 disc. The release will come as a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. That Blu-ray will also feature the new 4K scan.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is not yet available for preorder at Amazon or any other retailers, but stay tuned. In the meantime, you can preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray directly via Kino Lorber’s website. The bonus materials included on the release are listed below.

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) & Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

  • NEW Audio Commentary by Director Howard Deutch, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Hats Off Entertainment’s Joe Ramoni
  • NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historians Paul Anthony Nelson and Lee Zachariah

The 2026 film Mercy comes to 4K and Blu-ray in April

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Blu-ray cover of the movie 'Mercy' featuring a male character holding a weapon in a cityscape with explosions, and a female character in the background. The text reads 'Prove your innocence to an AI judge or face execution.'
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The 2026 movie “Mercy” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray on April 7th via Amazon MGM Studios, distributed here by Alliance Home Entertainment.

Timur Bekmambetov directed the film, which stars Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson. Tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p UHD video presentation in a 2.20:1 aspect ratio, Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) form of high dynamic range, and Dolby Atmos sound. The Blu-ray tech specs include a 1080p HD video presentation in 2.20:1 aspect with Dolby Atmos sound. No bonus material will be included with either release.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray are now available for preorder at Amazon. Below, after the break, you can find the movie’s trailer.

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The 1980 film Terror Train will arrive on 4K in May

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Cover of the movie 'Terror Train' featuring a stylized clown holding a knife, a train in the background, and the tagline about Sigma Phi. The cover prominently displays '4K Ultra HD' and features Jamie Lee Curtis's name.

The 1980 slasher horror “Terror Train” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via KL Studio Classics [Kino Lorber].

Roger Spottiswoode directed the film, best known for also directing “The 6th Day” (2000). This movie starred Jamie Lee Curtis, Ben Johnson, Hart Bochner, David Copperfield, Vanity, Sandee Currie, and D.D. Winters.

This has received a new master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with HDR10, a form of high dynamic range, and lossless sound. The format(s) and configuration(s) for audio have not yet been detailed.

You cannot yet preorder the 4K UHD Blu-ray at Amazon or other retailers. So, stay tuned for an update. In the meantime, you can preorder directly via the Kino Lorber website.

These bonus materials will be included with this release.

  • Audio Commentary by Paul Corupe of Canuxploitation.com and Film Historian Jason Pichonsky
  • Audio Commentary by Film Historians Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Josh Nelson
  • Interviews with Director Roger Spottiswoode and Screenwriter Judith Rascoe
  • Theatrical Trailer

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“ arrives on 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 tech specs for the Blu-ray 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 MovieZyng. Stay tuned for other retailers’ 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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Project A and sequel are each coming to 4K in June

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Cover art for the film 'Project A' featuring dynamic action scenes with characters in various poses, including a sailor and martial artists, against a colorful background.
DVD cover of the movie 'Project A Part II', featuring colorful illustrations of characters in action, including martial arts poses and comedic scenes.
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The films “Project A“ (1983) and its sequel “Project A: Part II“ (1987) are each coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray in the United States on June 9th via 88 Films, distributed by MVD Entertainment Group.

Jackie Chan directed both movies, with Sammo Hung [aka Sammo Kam-Bo Hung] co-directing the first. The first 1983 movie starred Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, Dick Wei, Isabella Wong, Wai Wong, and Hoi-San Kwan. The 1987 sequel starred Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung, Carina Lau, David Lam, Ray Lui, and Rosamund Kwan.

“Project A” has received a 4K remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [106 minutes] from the original negatives and is presented in UHD (2160p) in its original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Also, there is a 4K remaster of the Extended Taiwanese Cut [115 minutes], from the original negatives, presented in UHD (2160p) in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Both versions of the movie include Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range. Audio features Dolby Atmos in Cantonese & Mandarin-language options and lossless mono with newly translated subtitles and the English Mono Dub, featuring Mandarin Inserts during extended scenes in the Taiwanese Cut.

“Project A: Part II” has received a 4K remaster of the Hong Kong Cut [107 minutes] from the original negatives presented in UHD (2160p) in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Also, there is a 4K remaster of the Export Cut [98 minutes], from the original negatives, presented in UHD (2160p) in the original 2.39:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Audio will feature Cantonese-language options in mono and Dolby Atmos, and Mandarin mono with newly translated subtitles [Hong Kong Cut]. As well as an English Mono Dub [Export Cut].

EDITORIAL NOTE: These two films have previously been released on 4K UHD Blu-ray here in the United States back in 2024 [together] as part of “The Project A Collection“ Deluxe Limited Edition 4K UHD Blu-ray set. These releases [in June] will be the first time that the films have been released individually on 4K in the United States.

You can find “Project A“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray available for preorder at Amazon and MVD Shop. Also, “Project A: Part II“ on 4K UHD Blu-ray is available for preorder at Amazon and MVD Shop.

Bonus materials for the 2-disc “combo pack” releases, featuring the Blu-ray Disc counterpart, are listed below, after the break, for each film.

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The 1963 film The Haunting is coming to 4K in May

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Blu-ray cover for 'The Haunting' featuring a woman screaming in a stark design with green and black colors. Text includes 'You may not believe in ghosts but you cannot deny terror.'
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The original 1963 version of “The Haunting“ will come to 4K UHD Blu-ray on May 26th via Scream Factory (Shout! Studios).

Robert Wise directed the motion picture. It starred Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn, Fay Compton, and Lois Maxwell. Its supporting cast included Rosalie Crutchley, Valentine Dyall, Diane Clare, and Ronald Adam.

The movie received a 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The tech specs for the release include a 2160p video presentation in Black & White and a 1.85:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) high dynamic range. The audio will be presented in a lossless format; however, it has yet to be detailed which format(s).

The 4K UHD Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GRUV, and Walmart. The release will be a 2-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart included. On that Blu-ray, you will find most of the extras (bonus materials), which are listed below.

  • Audio Commentary with Actor and Writer Tracy Letts and Film Critic Sean – Fennessey
  • Audio Commentary with Dr. Karen Stollznow, Matt Baxter, and Blake Smith of Monster Talk
  • Audio Commentary with Director Robert Wise, Screenwriter Nelson Gidding, and Actors Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, and Russ Tamblyn
  • Theatrical Trailer

Task: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray in April

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The HBO original series “Task: The Complete First Season“ is coming to Blu-ray on April 21st via Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

The show was created by Brad Ingelsby, who also wrote half of the episodes. It stars Mark Ruffalo, Emilia Jones, Alison Oliver, Fabien Frankel, Thuso Mbedo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. The tech specs for the Blu-ray set include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 2.00:1 aspect ratio with lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound, on a 3-disc set.

The Blu-ray is now available for preorder at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GRUV, and MovieZyng. The bonus materials included are detailed below.

  • Task Unmasked for all 7 episodes
  • Philly Slang
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