This Tuesday’s Disc Drop: Shelf-Worthy 4K and Blu-ray Releases
Collectors had a good Tuesday. Headliners landed in shiny steel and sturdy slipboxes, and there is a nice mix of classics, cult favorites, prestige TV, and seasonal grime. Here’s the quick flip-through, with specs and links where it matters.
Shin Godzilla 4K (Limited Edition SteelBook) — Purple atomic breath belongs on a calibrated panel. The GKIDS/Toho steelbook hits this week with a 3-disc set, aligning with the official Oct 28 street date. If you want one for the shelf before prices spike, move fast. Blu-ray.com+1
In the Mouth of Madness 4K (Arrow Video Limited Edition) — Carpenter’s apocalyptic chiller gets a new Arrow restoration with Dolby Vision and stacked extras in a hardbox set. A premium package for the “Do you read Sutter Cane?” crowd, also dated Oct 28. arrowvideo.com+1
Arcane: Season Two — 4K SteelBook and Blu-ray SteelBook — If you collect animation on disc, this is a no-brainer. Shout!/GKIDS editions are up with Oct 28 shipping, including the 4K SteelBook and a Blu-ray SteelBook variant. Shout! Factory+1
Edward Scissorhands 4K (35th Anniversary SteelBook) — Burton’s suburban fairy tale finally arrives in UHD with a collectible steelbook on Oct 28. A solid way to retire that aging Fox Blu-ray. Blu-ray.com+1
Saw II / Saw III / Saw IV — 4K Amazon Exclusive SteelBooks — Halloween week comfort food for people who alphabetize their torture devices. All three exclusives list Oct 28. Amazon+1
The Toxic Avenger 4K (SteelBook) — The unrated, radioactive remake storms home video with a flashy steelbook and wide retail support on Oct 28. Shelf pop is high, slime content higher. Blu-ray.com+1
Ms .45 4K (Arrow Limited Edition) — Ferrara’s grimy revenge classic gets the deluxe treatment from Arrow with a new 4K presentation. Streeting Oct 28. Blu-ray.com+2arrowvideo.com+2
Golden Boy (Discotek Blu-ray) — ‘90s anime chaos returns in a fresh Discotek pressing. Street date Oct 28. File under “shelf conversation starters.” Amazon+1
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Blu-ray) — Holiday counter-programming for the stack. The Lionsgate disc is dated Oct 28. Amazon+1
Americana (Blu-ray) — Contemporary neo-Western with Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser rides onto Blu-ray Oct 28. Good palette test for HDR-ish grading even in 1080p. Blu-ray.com+2Amazon+2
Collector Notes
- Prioritize limited SteelBooks first. Arcane, Shin Godzilla, Edward Scissorhands, and Toxic Avenger will be the first to vanish or jump in price. Shout! Factory+2Blu-ray.com+2
- Arrow LE boxes tend to go out of print, then soar. If you love Carpenter or Ferrara, don’t wait. arrowvideo.com+1
- Verify HDR format and audio on retailer pages before checkout if you’re picky about Dolby Vision vs HDR10 or Atmos vs DTS-HD. Specs can vary by region listing.
