Warner Bros. has officially confirmed the release of the 007: Sean Connery 6-Film Collection in 4K Ultra HD, set to be available on June 10. This highly anticipated collection will feature classic titles including Dr. No (1962), From Russia with Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), Thunderball (1965), You Only Live Twice (1967), and Diamonds Are Forever (1971), all meticulously mastered from new 4K scans of the original camera negatives. This ensures that fans will receive high-quality visuals accompanied by Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. The collection will come in both standard Elite packaging and a Limited Edition Steelbook, although no Blu-ray versions are included.
In addition, A24 Shop has initiated pre-orders for special Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD editions of Warfare, directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, set for release this summer. The film will be presented in a 2:1 aspect ratio and feature Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio, alongside several special features that include commentary from the directors.
As part of the ongoing celebration of cinematic anniversaries, Universal has announced the Jaws: 50th Anniversary Edition, which is also slated for 4K Ultra HD release on June 17. This edition will include a new documentary titled Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story, along with over five hours of legacy extras.
Further, Studio Ghibli, in collaboration with GKids and Shout! Factory, is set to release the animated classic Grave of the Fireflies on Blu-ray + DVD on July 8, featuring a plethora of special features such as interviews and storyboards.
Shout! Factory has also revealed an exciting July lineup, which includes several classic films being released in 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray formats. Highlights include Mike Nichols’ Primary Colors and Oliver Stone’s Alexander Revisited.
Lastly, Eureka’s upcoming limited edition release of James Whale’s The Old Dark House on July 28 will showcase the film in uncompressed audio and include several fascinating commentary tracks and featurettes.
As we continue to see the resurgence of beloved films in updated formats, it’s clear that cinephiles have much to look forward to this summer with these exciting home media releases. The preservation of these classics not only celebrates their legacy but also makes them accessible to a new generation.