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Major US studio with a deep back catalog. The Warner Archive Collection imprint covers classic Hollywood and TCM titles that would never get a mainstream release.

Movies where Warner Bros. is the community-recommended best release.

2001: A Space Odyssey

2001: A Space Odyssey(1968)

8.1

dir. Stanley Kubrick

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Kubrick supervised the original 4K scan before he died. The Stargate sequence in HDR is wild on an OLED. Part of the Stanley Kubrick Collection box set, which is the best way to buy it if you don't already own the other Kubrick 4Ks.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story(1983)

7.2

dir. Bob Clark

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Released alongside a wave of holiday classics including Elf, Christmas Vacation, Polar Express, and the Rankin/Bass specials.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Clockwork Orange

A Clockwork Orange(1971)

8.2

dir. Stanley Kubrick

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The Best Buy steelbook sold out within minutes and restocked briefly before going again. The saturated colors of the Korova Milk Bar come alive in HDR in a way the Blu-ray never managed.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
All the President's Men

All the President's Men(1976)

7.7

dir. Alan J. Pakula

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The 70s paranoia thriller alongside Three Days of the Condor and The Parallax View. It wasn't on the leaked WB release list so it caught people off guard.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Amadeus

Amadeus(1984)

8.0

dir. Miloš Forman

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K with a perfect 5.0 specs score. The 4K restoration played theatrically before the disc release. Both the theatrical and director's cut are included. The production design finally gets the resolution it needed.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Barbie

Barbie(2023)

6.9

dir. Greta Gerwig

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Greta Gerwig's pink juggernaut. The 4K disc was a big seller.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm(1993)

7.5

dir. Bruce Timm, Eric Radomski

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The animated Batman film that's better than most live-action Batman films. Getting a 4K was a big deal for animation collectors.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice(1988)

7.4

dir. Tim Burton

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Tim Burton's original. Part of the WB catalog that keeps getting solid 4K releases.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice(2024)

6.9

dir. Tim Burton

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Tim Burton's sequel. Warner's 4K.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Ben-Hur

Ben-Hur(1959)

7.9

dir. William Wyler

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Transfer praise is strong. People are watching it for the first time at age 50 and ordering Lawrence of Arabia the next day. The 4K remaster is pulling a new generation into the epic format films.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Blazing Saddles

Blazing Saddles(1974)

7.2

dir. Mel Brooks

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Mel Brooks in HDR. The Warner Bros. catalog comedies on 4K have been quietly good across the board.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Casablanca

Casablanca(1943)

8.1

dir. Michael Curtiz

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The black-and-white transfer is clean and the film grain is well resolved.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane(1941)

8.0

dir. Orson Welles

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Someone made a custom Criterion-style cover for it and the post blew up. Toland's deep focus photography finally has the resolution to show what he was actually doing with depth of field.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride(2005)

7.6

dir. Tim Burton, Mike Johnson

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Tim Burton's stop-motion film. The animation benefits from 4K resolution.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb(1964)

8.1

dir. Stanley Kubrick

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Warner put this on 4K as part of the Kubrick catalog, and it's also in the Columbia Classics set. The B&W HDR gives the war room scenes deeper blacks, though the gains show up more in motion than in frame grabs. Columbia Classics is the better value if you don't already own the box.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Dune

Dune(2021)

7.8

dir. Denis Villeneuve

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Still the reference disc for a lot of people. The latest 'what are your top 3 reference discs' conversation turned into a roundup and always includes Dune alongside Vertigo, Blade Runner 2049, and Lawrence of Arabia.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two(2024)

8.1

dir. Denis Villeneuve

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Villeneuve's second Dune. The IMAX sequences and desert photography are demo material.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Dunkirk

Dunkirk(2017)

7.4

dir. Christopher Nolan

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The IMAX aspect ratio changes throughout the film are handled cleanly on the disc, and the aerial dogfight sequences in HDR are demo material.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
East of Eden

East of Eden(1955)

7.5

dir. Elia Kazan

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. James Dean in Elia Kazan's Steinbeck adaptation. Warner's catalog titles on 4K have been reliable.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Edge of Tomorrow

Edge of Tomorrow(2014)

7.6

dir. Doug Liman

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Coming 2026-05-11 through Rare Waves.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
F1

F1(2025)

7.6

dir. Joseph Kosinski

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Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Fallout

Fallout(2024)

8.1

dir. Graham Wagner, Geneva Robertson-Dworet

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Amazon exclusive that sold out and restocked a couple of times. Streaming quality on Amazon was rough for this one, so the physical disc looks noticeably better. The steelbook has been hard to find at retail price.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Final Destination Bloodlines

Final Destination Bloodlines(2025)

7.1

dir. Adam B. Stein, Zach Lipovsky

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The latest Final Destination. Warner's horror franchise.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Gremlins

Gremlins(1984)

7.1

dir. Joe Dante

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Spielberg-produced creature comedy. WB's 80s catalog on 4K is reliable.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
High Society

High Society(1956)

6.8

dir. Charles Walters

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra. The Technicolor pops.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1(2024)

6.8

dir. Kevin Costner

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Costner's self-financed three-hour western saga. Most people are holding off on chapter one and waiting for the complete set whenever the rest of the saga actually materializes.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

How the Grinch Stole Christmas(2000)

6.8

dir. Ron Howard

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The 25th anniversary steelbook remaster fixes the oversaturated colors from the old transfer. There's also a separate 4K of the 1966 animated special, which people are hoping comes in under $15 USD for 26 minutes of runtime. The Whoville production design has a lot of color and texture at this resolution.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Joker

Joker(2019)

8.1

dir. Todd Phillips

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Phoenix's Joker on a well-regarded disc. Someone made custom box art that looks like Saul Bass designed it, which got more attention than the official packaging. The film's 4K got caught up in the broader conversation about steelbook scarcity and artificial demand after several releases started selling out immediately.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Joker: Folie à Deux

Joker: Folie à Deux(2024)

5.4

dir. Todd Phillips

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The Joker musical sequel that nobody asked for. The box makes a laughing sound when you open it, which, depending on your perspective, is either fun or insulting. Most people expected it to be awful based on reception, and the collectors who actually watched it found it less terrible than advertised. The King of Comedy connection is what Criterion fans pull on.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Judas and the Black Messiah

Judas and the Black Messiah(2021)

7.3

dir. Shaka King

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Shaka King's film about Fred Hampton with Daniel Kaluuya's Oscar-winning performance. The opening uses footage from Agnes Varda's Black Panther documentary, which Criterion fans appreciated. Not a lot of 4K-specific collector activity around this one yet.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome

Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome(1985)

6.2

dir. George Miller, George Ogilvie

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The third Mad Max with Tina Turner, and the one that divides collectors the most. Best Buy steelbooks for this and Road Warrior went up for preorder and moved fast, with designs that match the Fury Road 4K steelbook aesthetic.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Mickey 17

Mickey 17(2025)

6.8

dir. Bong Joon Ho

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Bong Joon Ho's sci-fi comedy with Robert Pattinson. The 4K hit during a Target B2G1 sale, which was the trigger for a lot of people to pick it up alongside Kill Bill and Jackie Brown. Walmart's physical media section continues to shrink, and this title got caught in that larger frustration.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation(1989)

7.2

dir. Jeremiah S. Chechik

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Christmas Vacation joined a wave of holiday classics coming to 4K alongside Elf, A Christmas Story, Polar Express, and the Rankin/Bass specials. The original Vacation just got a 4K steelbook and collector's edition, and people immediately asked about Christmas Vacation getting matching treatment.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
North by Northwest

North by Northwest(1959)

8.0

dir. Alfred Hitchcock

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Hitchcock's chase film with Cary Grant, scoring a perfect 5.0 overall. WB's protective steelbook packaging was praised as an industry standard others should follow. A World Cinema Library premium edition exists for the truly dedicated. To Catch a Thief is also coming to 4K, and people want Strangers on a Train and Dial M for Murder next.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Ocean's Eleven

Ocean's Eleven(2001)

7.5

dir. Steven Soderbergh

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Soderbergh's heist film, and the HDR is really good. Soderbergh is meticulous with digital tools but lets his older films look like film on disc, which collectors appreciate. The trilogy 4K set makes a good gift.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest(1975)

8.4

dir. Miloš Forman

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The 50th anniversary steelbook is coming in November 2025. WB was already considering this alongside Gravity, Dirty Harry, and The Searchers. The steelbook artwork was criticized for being incongruent with the film.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Poltergeist

Poltergeist(1982)

7.2

dir. Tobe Hooper

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K with a 4.5 score. Tobe Hooper's haunted house film, and the Best Buy steelbook art was widely hated. People said the iconic "girl in front of TV" image would have been far better. A Film Vault special edition with The Shining is coming in August 2025, and Shout Factory is releasing Poltergeist II in 4K. Some collectors have been disc-swapping their 4K into older steelbook shells with better art.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Purple Rain

Purple Rain(1984)

6.7

dir. Albert Magnoli

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Prince in 1984 Minneapolis. People wanted a purple case and were disappointed. The acting is openly acknowledged as terrible while the music is some of the best ever recorded, and that tension is part of the appeal. Someone bought their first copy on Betamax in 1985.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Singin' in the Rain

Singin' in the Rain(1952)

8.1

dir. Gene Kelly, Stanley Donen

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Warner's S-Tier 4K in Technicolor is the draw. Best Buy had the steelbook, which appears to have gone OOP since neither the standard nor steelbook are easy to find online now. Minimal collector discussion beyond the purchase announcement, which usually means people bought it without needing to debate it. The Technicolor presentation in HDR is what makes this disc worth owning over streaming.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Sinners

Sinners(2025)

7.5

dir. Ryan Coogler

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Manta Lab steelbook alongside the standard Warner Bros. release. The S-Tier transfer pushed a lot of fence-sitters into buying and the OLED crowd keeps calling this one out as a format-seller.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Tenet

Tenet(2020)

7.2

dir. Christopher Nolan

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Someone found it with a slip this week. Half the comments are about the deer in the background of the photo. The other half are '4.5 stars, a perfect movie, minus half a star for being utter gibberish.'

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Batman

The Batman(2022)

7.8

dir. Matt Reeves

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S-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The disc menus load straight to the play screen with no ads or warnings, which is something every 4K should do. Amazon returns are a known issue with this title, people opening the shrinkwrap, taking the 4K disc, and returning it resealed.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight(2008)

8.5

dir. Christopher Nolan

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The 4K is a real upgrade over the Blu-ray, which had noticeable sharpening and DNR issues. The IMAX sequences are some of the sharpest footage you'll see on the format, and the 35mm scenes are a solid improvement too. Batman Begins is the disappointing one on 4K, but Dark Knight and Rises both look great. The trilogy steelbook set has been through multiple exclusive editions and the artwork reveals always get a lot of attention.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises(2012)

7.8

dir. Christopher Nolan

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Warner S-Tier 4K. Available individually or as part of the Dark Knight Trilogy steelbook collection. The IMAX sequences are why people buy the set even though some prefer Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Fugitive

The Fugitive(1993)

7.5

dir. Andrew Davis

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Warner S-Tier 4K. The train crash sequence is a demo scene and the new master is a massive upgrade from the Blu-ray. One of those catalog releases where the jump from the old disc is obvious in the first five minutes.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Green Mile

The Green Mile(1999)

8.5

dir. Frank Darabont

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Warner S-Tier 4K. The Green Mile steelbook kept selling out at Gruv and getting restocked, with people stuck on backorders for weeks. The Darabont/King emotional gut-punch lands differently at this resolution, and the HDR gives the prison interiors depth the old Blu-ray flattened.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys(1987)

7.1

dir. Joel Schumacher

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When an unsuspecting town newcomer is drawn to local blood fiends, the Frog brothers and other unlikely heroes gear up to rescue him.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Outsiders

The Outsiders(1983)

7.2

dir. Francis Ford Coppola

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In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the privileged Socs. When a deadly encounter forces two Greasers, Ponyboy and Johnny, to flee, their struggle for survival and redemption exposes the fragile innocence and enduring bonds of youth on the wrong side of town.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Shining

The Shining(1980)

8.2

dir. Stanley Kubrick

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The 4K transfer delivers what HDR was supposed to do for horror. Room 237 has this sickly green cast that was always in the film but only became visible at this resolution, and the hotel hallway tracking shots have depth the old Blu-ray flattened.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Suicide Squad

The Suicide Squad(2021)

7.5

dir. James Gunn

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Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Trap

Trap(2024)

6.2

dir. M. Night Shyamalan

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A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Unforgiven

Unforgiven(1992)

7.9

dir. Clint Eastwood

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Warner S-Tier 4K. The best-looking Eastwood western on disc and the one people agree earned its S-Tier. A reliable haul post staple.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Weapons

Weapons(2025)

7.3

dir. Zach Cregger

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Zach Cregger's follow-up to Barbarian already has an S-Tier transfer with bestblurays and hidef-digest reviews out. Manta Lab is doing a steelbook edition. Moved fast from theatrical to disc.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street(1984)

7.3

dir. Wes Craven

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The complete Nightmare on Elm Street collection box set with the tin packaging is the way most people buy this. Someone customized their steelbook by chiseling scratch marks into it with a screwdriver and hammer, and it actually looked good.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors

A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors(1987)

6.7

dir. Chuck Russell

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A psychiatrist, familiar with the knife-wielding dream demon Freddy Krueger, helps teens at a mental hospital battle the killer who is invading their dreams.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born(2018)

7.5

dir. Bradley Cooper

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. A steelbook is coming in May from Rare Waves. The concert and performance scenes work well in HDR with the stage lighting.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
American Sniper

American Sniper(2014)

7.4

dir. Clint Eastwood

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Clint Eastwood's Iraq war film. The desert photography and the muted color palette work well in HDR.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Assassin's Creed

Assassin's Creed(2016)

5.4

dir. Justin Kurzel

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The video game adaptation with Michael Fassbender.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Blade Runner

Blade Runner(1982)

7.9

dir. Ridley Scott

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The Final Cut is what's on the 4K disc. A new steelbook pre-order went up alongside Enter the Dragon and V for Vendetta. If you already own the older 4K pressing, the disc is the same.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights(1997)

7.6

dir. Paul Thomas Anderson

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. PTA's breakout. The December 4K announcement was welcome news.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Chernobyl: Abyss

Chernobyl: Abyss(2021)

6.2

dir. Danila Kozlovsky

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Russian disaster film about the Chernobyl divers.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Cool Hand Luke

Cool Hand Luke(1967)

7.7

dir. Stuart Rosenberg

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Paul Newman in Stuart Rosenberg's prison film.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever(1971)

6.4

dir. Guy Hamilton

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Connery's last official Bond. The 4K Bond catalog has been consistent.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Dirty Harry

Dirty Harry(1971)

7.4

dir. Don Siegel

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Clint Eastwood's first Dirty Harry. The San Francisco photography looks good on a modern display.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep(2019)

7.1

dir. Mike Flanagan

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Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the "shine".

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Enter the Dragon

Enter the Dragon(1973)

7.4

dir. Robert Clouse

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Bruce Lee's most famous film. The steelbook pre-order went up alongside Blade Runner and V for Vendetta.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
From Russia with Love

From Russia with Love(1963)

7.1

dir. Terence Young

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Connery as Bond in Istanbul. The Connery-era Bond 4Ks have been well received.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Full Metal Jacket

Full Metal Jacket(1987)

8.1

dir. Stanley Kubrick

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Warner put this on 4K in September 2020, and the Best Buy steelbook was going for $100+ on eBay for years. A new US steelbook preorder just hit Amazon and Gruv as a reprint. It's mono audio with no Atmos, which is the original mix.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga(2024)

7.5

dir. George Miller

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. George Miller's Mad Max prequel with Anya Taylor-Joy. The desert photography and practical stunts look great.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Giant

Giant(1956)

7.6

dir. George Stevens

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Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Goldfinger

Goldfinger(1964)

7.4

dir. Guy Hamilton

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Bond in HDR. The Connery-era Bonds on 4K have been well received.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
GoodFellas

GoodFellas(1990)

8.5

dir. Martin Scorsese

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Scorsese's gangster film. The restaurant scene tracking shot benefits from every pixel.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Heat

Heat(1995)

7.9

dir. Michael Mann

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Mann's downtown LA shootout still sounds like no other scene in the format. A-Tier Warner disc that gets cited in every debate about the best 90s action transfers.

Warner Bros.
Inception

Inception(2010)

8.4

dir. Christopher Nolan

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Nolan's dream heist from the first wave of 4K releases back in 2017. A collector's edition with new packaging was announced alongside Interstellar, which generated more excitement than the film itself at this point. The rotating hallway fight and the city-fold sequence are still strong demo material. If you own the original 4K, the disc inside the collector's edition is likely the same.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Lethal Weapon

Lethal Weapon(1987)

7.3

dir. Richard Donner

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. WB is doing the first Lethal Weapon solo in 4K, and everyone is waiting for the inevitable quadrilogy box set before buying in. The original Blu-ray was rough, so this remaster with Atmos is a real upgrade. The steelbook is $29.99 USD on GRUV, and the standard edition art actually looks better than the steel.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road(2015)

7.6

dir. George Miller

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Miller's Fury Road, and the disc people use to show off what 4K can do. The Black & Chrome version never got a 4K release, which is a persistent frustration since plenty of collectors consider it the definitive way to watch. The steelbook sold out instantly and scalper bots were blamed. Multiple steelbook editions exist across retailers and regions.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Ocean's Thirteen

Ocean's Thirteen(2007)

6.7

dir. Steven Soderbergh

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The third Ocean's, and someone flagged the transfer for heavy DNR and overblown HDR highlights.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Ocean's Twelve

Ocean's Twelve(2004)

6.6

dir. Steven Soderbergh

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The least popular Ocean's film with no relevant collector discussion about the transfer.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
One Battle After Another

One Battle After Another(2025)

7.4

dir. Paul Thomas Anderson

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Availability is the story now. Preorders go back to September 2025 and restocks sell through fast. OrbitDVD and The Movie Room might have copies if the usual places are gone. A-Tier transfer and PTA's name are doing the work.

Warner Bros. · Limited Edition Steelbook
Pale Rider

Pale Rider(1985)

7.2

dir. Clint Eastwood

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A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. Eastwood's western, released alongside Dirty Harry and The Outlaw Josey Wales in a 4K wave. The scenery is going to benefit from the upgrade. Steelbook art across all three was praised, and Amazon had them at $27.99 USD before raising the price.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Ready Player One

Ready Player One(2018)

7.6

dir. Steven Spielberg

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When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause(1955)

7.5

dir. Nicholas Ray

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Warner's 4K steelbook got mixed reactions on the artwork. Collectors wanted classic poster designs instead of the modern illustrated look. The disc itself rated well, and the standalone 4K arrived alongside Cool Hand Luke and The Maltese Falcon as part of Warner's classic catalog push.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Rio Bravo

Rio Bravo(1959)

7.8

dir. Howard Hawks

A-Tier

Warner's standalone 4K release confirmed after the Classics set, which was good news for collectors who already owned most of the 30-disc box. Multiple first-time viewers came away impressed, with Dean Martin's performance getting the most praise. Tarantino name-dropping it as a favorite adds collector cachet.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Rocky

Rocky(1976)

7.8

dir. John G. Avildsen

A-Tier

Steelbook collection post brought out the Creed display crowd. People are kicking themselves for not grabbing the Creed steelbooks when they were available.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Se7en

Se7en(1995)

8.4

dir. David Fincher

A-Tier

The 4K theatrical rerelease renewed attention right before the disc hit. The Zavvi "What's In The Box?" edition at $98 USD was roasted immediately, with one comment offering to put their DVD in a cardboard box with Walmart air fresheners instead. The standard 4K packaging also took heat for the case design, prompting custom case inserts. None of that matters because the A-Tier transfer on this film is exceptional. The dark interiors and rain-soaked exteriors test any display setup. Fincher's 30th anniversary restoration is the definitive home version.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Superman

Superman(1978)

7.2

dir. Richard Donner

A-Tier

A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The steelbook sold fast in stores and most people had to go through Gruv. The 4K grain structure looks really natural on the flying sequences.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Color Purple

The Color Purple(1985)

7.7

dir. Steven Spielberg

A-Tier

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Departed

The Departed(2006)

8.2

dir. Martin Scorsese

A-Tier

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Exorcist

The Exorcist(1973)

7.7

dir. William Friedkin

A-Tier

Friedkin's A-Tier 4K from Warner Bros. still lands in reference disc conversations alongside the usual suspects. The practical effects and Karlin's score benefit from the higher bitrate in ways you wouldn't predict for a 1973 film.

Warner Bros.
The Good German

The Good German(2006)

5.8

dir. Steven Soderbergh

A-Tier

An American journalist arrives in Berlin just after the end of World War Two. He becomes involved in a murder mystery surrounding a dead GI who washes up at a lakeside mansion during the Potsdam negotiations between the Allied powers. Soon his investigation connects with his search for his married pre-war German lover.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey(2012)

7.4

dir. Peter Jackson

A-Tier

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies(2014)

7.3

dir. Peter Jackson

A-Tier

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug(2013)

7.6

dir. Peter Jackson

A-Tier

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Lego Movie

The Lego Movie(2014)

7.4

dir. Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

A-Tier

Warner put this out early in the 4K format's life, March 2016, and it's still A-Tier. The resolution bump over the Blu-ray is modest since the film was rendered at 2K, but the HDR is where it earns the rating. Colors pop in a way the standard Blu-ray never did.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)

8.9

dir. Peter Jackson

A-Tier

A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The extended editions box set is the one most people buy. Individual steelbooks exist at Walmart and Best Buy with the same disc. The color grading sparked debate early on for being warmer than the theatrical release.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)

8.5

dir. Peter Jackson

A-Tier

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers(2002)

8.4

dir. Peter Jackson

A-Tier

DeepDiscount cancellation emails went out this week and the last Gruv restock was February 11. WB does fewer reprints than Sony or Paramount, and Moviesunlimited is showing an April 13 availability date. Check Zavvi if you're in the UK.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon(1941)

7.7

dir. John Huston

A-Tier

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Matrix

The Matrix(1999)

8.2

dir. Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

A-Tier

Warner's 2018 4K has been around since launch but the Matrix Trilogy 4K set drops to around $24 USD regularly, which makes it the obvious pick if you want all three. The Titans of Cult release uses the same disc as the standard, so you're paying purely for the packaging. The Animatrix still has no 4K release and probably never will.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Nice Guys

The Nice Guys(2016)

7.1

dir. Shane Black

A-Tier

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Outlaw Josey Wales

The Outlaw Josey Wales(1976)

7.4

dir. Clint Eastwood

A-Tier

Warner A-Tier 4K. Available individually or in the Eastwood set with Dirty Harry and Pale Rider. The steelbook art got mixed reactions and most collectors are grabbing the individual editions.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Searchers

The Searchers(1956)

7.7

dir. John Ford

A-Tier

Warner Bros. 4K steelbook announced, release date placeholder currently showing December 30. One comment called it 'one of the best looking 4K remasters I've seen.' Top 3 for several people in the thread, others waiting to see the final artwork before committing.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption(1994)

8.7

dir. Frank Darabont

A-Tier

A-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. People who thought it looked flat on DVD and Blu-ray say the 4K is the first version that really looks right. The Film Vault steelbook has nice artwork and gets talked about a lot. More of a film that just looks like film for the first time on home video than a flashy demo disc.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz(1939)

7.6

dir. Victor Fleming

A-Tier

Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Thunderball

Thunderball(1965)

6.7

dir. Terence Young

A-Tier

A criminal organization has obtained two nuclear bombs and are asking for a 100 million pound ransom in the form of diamonds in seven days or they will use the weapons. The secret service sends James Bond to the Bahamas to once again save the world.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Training Day

Training Day(2001)

7.5

dir. Antoine Fuqua

A-Tier

On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop works with a rogue detective who isn't what he appears.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory(1971)

7.5

dir. Mel Stuart

A-Tier

When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman(2017)

7.2

dir. Patty Jenkins

A-Tier

An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice(1967)

6.6

dir. Lewis Gilbert

A-Tier

A mysterious spacecraft captures Russian and American space capsules and brings the two superpowers to the brink of war. James Bond investigates the case in Japan and comes face to face with his archenemy Blofeld.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street(2010)

5.5

dir. Samuel Bayer

B-Tier

Teenagers Nancy, Quentin, Kris, Jesse and Dean are all neighborhood friends who begin having the same dream of a horribly disfigured man who wears a tattered sweater and a glove made of knives.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master

A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master(1988)

5.9

dir. Renny Harlin

B-Tier

Freddy Krueger returns once again to terrorize the dreams of the remaining Dream Warriors, as well as those of a young woman who may be able to defeat him for good.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Batman

Batman(1989)

7.5

dir. Tim Burton

B-Tier

Burton's Gotham still looks better than most modern comic book films, and the HDR gives the production design room to breathe. B-Tier transfer that people wish were higher.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Freddy vs. Jason

Freddy vs. Jason(2003)

6.1

dir. Ronny Yu

B-Tier

Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees return to terrorize the teenagers of Elm Street. Only this time, they're out to get each other, too.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Wes Craven's New Nightmare

Wes Craven's New Nightmare(1994)

6.5

dir. Wes Craven

B-Tier

A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather Langenkamp play the part of Nancy one last time and trap the evil trying to enter our world?

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge(1985)

5.8

dir. Jack Sholder

C-Tier

A teenage boy is haunted in his dreams by deceased child murderer Freddy Krueger, who is out to possess him in order to continue his reign of terror in the real world.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child(1989)

5.4

dir. Stephen Hopkins

C-Tier

The pregnant Alice finds Freddy Krueger striking through the sleeping mind of her unborn child, hoping to be reborn into the real world.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Batman Begins

Batman Begins(2005)

7.7

dir. Christopher Nolan

C-Tier

C-Tier Warner Bros. 4K. The weak link in the Nolan Batman trilogy on 4K. Dark Knight and Rises look much better.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare(1991)

5.3

dir. Rachel Talalay

C-Tier

Just when you thought it was safe to sleep, Freddy Krueger returns in this sixth installment of the Nightmare on Elm Street films, as psychologist Maggie Burroughs, tormented by recurring nightmares, meets a patient with the same horrific dreams.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Pan's Labyrinth

Pan's Labyrinth(2006)

7.8

dir. Guillermo del Toro

C-Tier

C-Tier Warner Bros. 4K, but the Criterion Blu-ray is widely considered the better transfer because del Toro approved a new color grade for it. The 4K Warner release went back to an older color grade similar to the original Blu-ray. At $10 USD on sale at Best Buy, it's cheap enough to try both and decide for yourself.

Warner Bros.
"Wuthering Heights"

"Wuthering Heights"(2026)

6.4

dir. Emerald Fennell

Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Eraser

Eraser(1996)

6.1

dir. Chuck Russell

30th anniversary 4K steelbook pre-order is live on Gruv at $33 USD. The comments are not about the film at all, they're about the steel and the price. The anniversary hook is doing all the work here.

Warner Bros. · Steelbook
Lights Out

Lights Out(2016)

6.3

dir. David F. Sandberg

The director found out about the 4K release on social media and offered to record a free commentary track for it. Warner Bros. apparently didn't take him up on it. The disc has a known mastering issue where the black levels are raised, which is a serious problem for a horror film that relies on darkness.

Warner Bros. · 4K + Blu-ray
Lolita

Lolita(1962)

7.3

dir. Stanley Kubrick

Humbert Humbert is a middle-aged British novelist who is both appalled by and attracted to the vulgarity of American culture. When he comes to stay at the boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, he soon becomes obsessed with her 14-year-old daughter, Lolita.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Mars Attacks!

Mars Attacks!(1996)

6.4

dir. Tim Burton

Zavvi UK collector's edition with steelbook, rigid slipcase, posters, and art cards. US availability is the open question. The consensus landed immediately on buy first and ask questions later.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Practical Magic

Practical Magic(1998)

6.8

dir. Griffin Dunne

Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.

Warner Bros. · 4K Ultra HD
Sleepers

Sleepers(1996)

7.6

dir. Barry Levinson

Warner 4K preorder up at Gruv. Sleepers never got the disc treatment it deserved, and Warner finally committing to it is a positive sign.

Warner Bros. · Limited Edition Steelbook