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A graduate of Northwestern University with a degree in communications, Joseph Szadkowski has written about popular culture for The Washington Times for the past 30 years. He covers video games, comic books, new media and technology.

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"Jaws" as part of the "Steven Spielberg: The Spotlight Collection," "Alice in Wonderland: 75th Anniversary Edition," "Monty Python's Life of Brian," "All the President's Men" and "Ben-Hur" are a few top picks in 2026 for Father's Day 4K movie gift ideas.

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2026: Best 4K Ultra HD movies

"Steven Spielberg: The Spotlight Collection," "Jackie Chan's Breakout Hits!: Limited Edition," "Ben-Hur," "Monty Python's Life of Brian," "Alice in Wonderland: 75th Anniversary Edition," "Westworld: Limited Edition," "Hamilton: Collector's Edition" and "All the President's Men" are some last-minute movie gift ideas for Father's Day.

June 16, 2026

Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale star in "The Bride!," now available in the 4K disc format from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ seeks 4K cult life after box office death

"The Bride!" on 4K delivers bold visuals, noir shadows, neon color, Jessie Buckley's energy and a divisive take on Frankenstein lore.

June 5, 2026

Dylan O'Brien in "Send Help," available in the 4K disc format from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Send Help’ gives 4K home theater fans a bloody Sam Raimi island nightmare

"Send Help" brings Sam Raimi's corporate survival thriller to 4K with lush island detail, brutal gore and more than 77 minutes of deleted scenes.

June 2, 2026

An inside view of the human body in "Innerspace: Limited Edition," now available in the 4K disc format from Arrow Video.

‘Innerspace’ lands on 4K with tiny thrills and a limited edition for huge collector appeal

"Innerspace: Limited Edition" brings Joe Dante, Dennis Quaid, Martin Short and Oscar-winning Industrial Light and Magic effects to 4K with rich extras.

May 28, 2026

Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell) visits New Vegas in "Fallout: Season Two," now available in the 4K disc format from Alliance Entertainment.

‘Fallout: Season Two’ 4K review: Deathclaws, Elvis ghouls and New Vegas mayhem

"Fallout: Season Two" reaches 4K disc format with New Vegas secrets, bloody action, bright wasteland color, immersive Dolby Atmos sound and quirky extras.

May 13, 2026

A demon baby hanging around in "It: Welcome to Derry: The Complete First Season," now available in the 4K disc format from Warner Home Video.

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ 4K review: Home theater fans get a gorgeous, grotesque fright

"It: Welcome to Derry" arrives on 4K with grotesque horror, rich period detail, Pennywise carnage and a few extras for Stephen King fans.

May 12, 2026

Ralph Fiennes stars as Dr. Ian Kelson in "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple: Steelbook Edition," now available in the 4K disc format from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Steelbook review: Stunning 4K transfer elevates gruesome horror

Sony's 4K Steelbook edition of "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" offers an ultrahigh definition transfer, director commentary and exclusive metal packaging for fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise.

May 9, 2026

Hunters seeking out contestants in "The Running Man," now available in the 4K disc format from Paramount Pictures Home Entertainment.

Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ survives in 4K with razor-sharp visuals and a darker edge

The new 4K release of Edgar Wright's "The Running Man" delivers crisp high dynamic range visuals, intense action and a darker, more faithful adaptation of Stephen King's novel.

May 2, 2026

Lee Marvin stars in "Point Blank," now available in the 4K disc format as part of the Criterion Collection.

Criterion’s ‘Point Blank’ on 4K revives a noir classic packed with style, attitude and extras

John Boorman's "Point Blank" debuts on 4K with refined visuals, bold style and a landmark performance from Lee Marvin in a genre-redefining thriller.

April 26, 2026

Jon Voight as Manny Manheim in "Runaway Train," now available in the 4K disc format from Kino Lorber.

‘Runaway Train’ on 4K revives a thriller powered by high-speed action and gritty performances

Kino Lorber's "Runaway Train" 4K edition delivers restored details, intense set pieces and a story driven by desperation, danger and raw human will.

April 16, 2026

A visitor arrives in "Salem's Lot: Limited Edition," now available in the 4K disc format from Arrow Video.

Arrow’s ‘Salem’s Lot’ 4K limited edition delivers classic scares and massive extras

Home theater fans get "Salem's Lot" in 4K with strong restoration work, chilling scenes and an extensive collection of featurettes and commentaries.

April 10, 2026

Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio in "Killers of the Flower Moon," now available in the 4K disc format and part of the Criterion Collection.

Criterion brings ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ to 4K with vivid landscapes and historical weight

Home theater fans get Criterion's "Killers of the Flower Moon" in 4K with rich color, expansive landscapes and featurettes exploring the film's real history.

April 4, 2026

"Hamlet" performed in the Globe Theater in "Hamnet: Collector's Edition," now available in the 4K disc format from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Hamnet: Collector’s Edition’ immerses 4K home theaters in Chloe Zhao’s emotional Shakespeare drama

Hamnet lands on 4K with lush period visuals, powerful performances and Chloe Zhao's intimate take on Shakespeare's family and legacy.

March 30, 2026

Virtuix' Omni One VR gaming and workout system

Virtuix’ Omni One transforms VR gaming into a physical workout experience

Omni One delivers next-level VR immersion with real movement, but requires space, stamina and a serious investment from dedicated gamers.

March 29, 2026

Sydney Sweeney co-stars in "The Housemaid," now available in the Blu-ray disc format from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

‘The Housemaid’ heads to Blu-ray with twists and secrets within a troubled mansion

"The Housemaid" arrives on Blu-ray with Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried leading a twist-heavy thriller backed by strong extras and commentary tracks.

March 20, 2026

Mira Sorvino in "Mimic," now available in the 4K disc format from Kino Lorber.

Kino Lorber brings ‘Mimic’ to 4K with Guillermo del Toro’s preferred director’s cut

Guillermo del Toro's "Mimic" arrives on 4K with the director's cut, vivid HDR visuals and extensive extras exploring the troubled production.

March 17, 2026

Christopher Lee's bloodshot eyes star in"Scars of Dracula," now available in the 4K disc format from Kino Lorber.

‘Scars of Dracula’ in 4K brings Christopher Lee back in bloody Hammer-style

Kino Lorber's edition of Hammer Films' "Scars of Dracula" lands on 4K with bold color, cult-horror energy and valuable commentary tracks led by Christopher Lee and Tim Lucas.

March 14, 2026

Elle Fanning as the android Tessa in "Predator: Badlands," available in the 4K disc format from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

‘Predator: Badlands’ attacks 4K home theaters with spectacle and new mythology

Director Dan Trachtenberg reshapes Predator lore with a reluctant Yautja hero, stunning creature effects and an eye-popping 4K presentation.

March 11, 2026

Nicol Williamson as the sorcerer Merlin in "Excalibur," now available in the 4K disc format from Arrow Video.

‘Excalibur’ returns to home theaters in 4K with a massive collector’s edition

Arrow Video restores John Boorman's "Excalibur" in 4K with vibrant medieval imagery, three commentary tracks and a massive collection of bonus features.

March 9, 2026

Peter Finch stars as Howard Beale in "Network," now available in the 4K disc format and part of the Criterion Collection.

Criterion’s ‘Network’ in 4K storms home theaters with fury and foresight

Criterion's 4K restoration of "Network" revives Sidney Lumet's Oscar-winning classic with refined grain, restored color and powerful performances.

February 27, 2026