The rumors about the death of physical media have been greatly exaggerated. Tons of 4K Blu-ray movies and TV shows hit the shelves each month. And with all the streaming services deciding they can raise prices whenever they want, and plop an hour’s worth of ads into your viewing experience, owning your favorites on physical media keeps on looking better and better. Plus, the collectible aspect is pretty neat, too.
In any case, it’s good to know when the newest releases are coming out on 4K UHD and Blu-ray. Below, you’ll find a full rundown of release dates and buy links for all the upcoming home releases you’re likely to care about. For more, check out our roundup of the biggest video game release dates as well.
Biggest New and Upcoming 4K UHD and Blu-ray Releases
If you want a TL ,DR of the biggest upcoming home movie and TV show releases, look no further than the list above. We keep it updated and change out the featured items regularly. Below, you’ll find all the notable upcoming release sorted by release date.
July 2026 4K and Blu-ray Releases
July 7
- Dark Shadows (2012) (4K) – Buy It
- The Drama (4K)
- The Elephant Man (4K) (Criterion Collection)
- The Evil Dead (4K Steelbook)
- The Getaway
July 14
July 21
- Falling Down (4K) – Buy It
- Pleasantville (4K) – Buy It
- Unlawful Entry (4K) – Buy It
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (4K) – Buy It
July 28
August 2026 4K and Blu-ray Releases
August 4
August 11
August 18
August 25
- Enemy at the Gates (4K Steelbook) – Buy It
- The Fast and the Furious – 25th Anniversary (4K) – Steelbook | Standard
- He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: The Complete Original Series – Buy It
- Identity (4K) – Buy It
- Marshalls: Season One – Buy It
- Practical Magic – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
- The Saint – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
- The Sheep Detectives – Buy It
- Speed Racer: The Complete Series – Buy It
- United 93 (4K) – Buy It
- Your Name – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
August 26
August 30
- Heated Rivalry: Season One – Buy It
September 2026 4K and Blu-ray Releases
September 1
- 28 Days Later – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
September 8
- 12 Angry Men – Criterion Collection (4K) – Buy It
- Annihilation – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
- Arrival – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
- Star Trek: First Contact – Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
- Star Trek: The Original Series: 60th Anniversary – Buy It
- Suzume (4K) – Buy It
September 15
- Charlie Wilson’s War (4K) – Buy It
- Masters of the Universe (1987) (4K) – Buy It
- Tequila Sunrise (4K) – Buy It
September 22
September 29
October 2026 4K and Blu-ray Releases
October 6
- The Cable Guy – 30th Anniversary Steelbook (4K) – Buy It
October 20
- The Complete Kubrick The Criterion Collection (4K) – Buy It
December 2026 4K and Blu-ray Releases
- The Sopranos: The Complete Series (4K) – Buy It
TBA 4K and Blu-ray Releases
Want more release dates? Check out our mega-post of all the biggest video game release dates to see what’s coming to consoles and PC this year and beyond.
What’s the Difference Between 4K and Blu-ray?
The distinction between 4K and Blu-ray is mostly about resolution. A standard Blu-ray disc will usually offer 1080p resolution whereas a 4K disc will offer 2160p resolution. And while all Blu-ray players will be able to play those 1080p discs, not every machine is equipped for 4K.
Best 4K TVs
If you’re looking to buy a new TV that will make your 4K movies shine, you’ll definitely want to take a look at our favorites. Our tech editors have selected the best 4K TVs for gaming, which will also work great for movie-watching. And since both the PS5 and Xbox Series X have 4K Blu-ray play-back built in, you’ll probably be doing plenty of gaming on them as well.
LG C5 OLED Smart Gaming TV
LG 65-Inch OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV
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The LG G5 is currently our top pick for a gaming TV, but the price on those refelcts their quality. Which is to say they’re really expensive. If you want a deal on a terrific TV in a more reasonable price range, you might want to consider picking an LG C3, which costs significantly less for the same size TV. Get the one that best fits your needs and your budget.
Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert at IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @_chrislreed.