21 Universal Pictures 4K Ultra HD films on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality.
dir. Steven Spielberg
The 4K brings out practical effects work that ages better than anything in the World trilogy, and the RV cliff sequence in particular benefits from the HDR pass. Universal's steelbook redesigns felt phoned in, but the disc itself is the reason to own this one.
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dir. Mike Mitchell
Universal A-Tier 4K. Turbine included this in their 3D Series Wave 6 alongside F9 and Despicable Me 4. DreamWorks animation benefits from HDR for the fur and background detail.
dir. Colin Trevorrow
Universal 4K with some DNR concerns. Initial print run sold through with no confirmation of a second pressing yet.
dir. Paul Feig
Preorder is live on Gruv, timed to the 15th anniversary and the cast's Oscar appearance. 'In a 3 for $39 USD deal by Black Friday if not far earlier' is the honest community read. Easy skip unless you need it day one.
dir. Tom Hooper
A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.
dir. Baz Luhrmann
Universal and Decal Releasing announced this Baz Luhrmann Elvis concert doc for a 4K UHD release in 2026, following Luhrmann's 2022 Elvis biopic. No street date yet and no word on whether the disc will carry HDR or a surround audio mix. Collector interest will depend heavily on whether the concert footage has been restored for the format.
dir. Amy Heckerling
Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue.
dir. David Gordon Green
Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
dir. Chloé Zhao
Best Picture nominee getting day-and-date 4K from Universal. Reactions to the film are polarized but the disc itself is drawing buyers, and collectors are already asking whether a steelbook is coming.
dir. Thomas Bezucha
Following the loss of their son, a retired sheriff and his wife leave their Montana ranch to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas.
dir. Jay Roach
Universal dropped this on 4K today as part of their ongoing catalog push. Bestblurays says it's a good picture quality upgrade from the old Blu-ray but the audio is Atmos only with no lossless legacy track. Standard Universal 4K territory, best treated as a cheap blind buy once it hits the discount phase.
dir. Polly Findlay
Longtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realise that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After so much time and so many memories, long-held promises and deeply concealed wounds threaten to come to light and force them to confront their future.
dir. Ron Howard
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
dir. Arthur Lubin
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.
dir. Michael Gordon
Universal is giving the Doris Day and Rock Hudson catalog some attention with this May 4K release. The Technicolor photography should translate well to HDR, and it's one of those titles where the new scan will either reveal the production design or flatten it.
dir. Craig Brewer
Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love and follow your dreams.
dir. Todd Field
As celebrated conductor Lydia Tár starts rehearsals for a career-defining symphony, the consequences of her past choices begin to echo in the present.
dir. Oliver Hermanus
Oliver Hermanus directing Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor in a WWI-era music drama. Universal has this slated for 4K but no street date yet. The cast alone will move copies, and period cinematography tends to translate well to HDR.
dir. Christopher Nolan
Nolan's first film at Universal after leaving Warner Bros, shot on 15/70 IMAX and scheduled for theatrical July 17, 2026. The 4K disc listing is already up across retail trackers but Universal has not set a street date. A steelbook variant is the usual play for a release this size.
dir. Bibo Bergeron, Don Paul
DreamWorks Animation's cult favorite finally gets the 4K treatment from Universal. The hand-drawn animation and Elton John/Hans Zimmer score should benefit from the HDR pass, and the online fanbase for this one has been loud about wanting an upgrade since the barebones 2019 Blu-ray.
dir. Chuck Russell
In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.