Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is releasing James Wan’s “The Conjuring” on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the first time. This supernatural horror new classic released in 2013 and kicked off a franchise that has earned over $2.2 billion at the global box office. The film’s chilling story was plucked from the case files of renowned demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren and told of a young girl’s possession in Harrisville, Rhode Island. Starring Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, both brilliant as the two leads. Read my full review of the film [HERE].

This 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition of “The Conjuring” comes with a digital copy and will be available to purchase on August 26th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information and a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2012

Runtime: 112 Minutes

Director: James Wan

Screenwriter: Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes

Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Shanley Caswell, Hayley McFarland, Joey King, Mackenzie Foy, Kyla Deaver, Shannon Kook, John Brotherton, Sterling Jerins, Amy Tipton

Rating: R for sequences of disturbing violence and terror

Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville.  Based on the true-life story, The Conjuring tells the tale of how world-renowned paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren were called upon to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives.

From New Line Cinema comes a feature film drawn from the case files of married demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. “The Conjuring” stars Academy Award nominee Vera Farmiga (“Up in the Air”) and Patrick Wilson (“Insidious”) as the Warrens, and Ron Livingston and Lili Taylor as Roger and Carolyn Perron, residents of the house.

Special Features:

“The Conjuring“ Digital release and Ultra HD Blu-ray disc contains the following new and previously released special features:

• Scariest of Them All (NEW)​ – The cast and creators of The Conjuring take a look back at some of the greatest scares of the series, uncovering what made these films so iconic.​
• Reflections on the Conjuring (NEW)​ – More than a decade after the release of the original film, the cast and crew of The Conjuring reflect on their experiences creating one of the most legendary horror series in history.​
• The Conjuring: Face-to-Face with Terror​ – Relive the real-life horror as the Perron family comes together to reflect back on the farmhouse they shared with diabolical spirits for nearly a decade.
• A Life in Demonology​ – The real demonologist and paranormal experts from The Conjuring take you inside their life’s work and into their personal occult cellar, where they keep haunted and unholy relics from their many cases.​
• Scaring the “@$*%” Out of You​ – Director James Wan (Saw, Insidious) welcomes you into his world and gives an inside look at the at the scenes that scare the “@$*%” out of moviegoers time and time again.

Easily among the most anticipated films of 2025 in Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 1818 novel “Frankenstein”. It seems like the perfect fit for the Academy Award-winning filmmaker who both writes and directs this well traveled tale. He brings together an all-star cast that includes Oscar Isaac as the brilliant but egotistical Victor Frankenstein, Jacob Elordi as his macabre creation, and Mia Goth as Victor’s fiancé. The film also stars Christoph Waltz, Lars Mikkelsen, Felix Kammerer, Ralph Ineson, Burn Gorman, David Bradley, Charles Dance, Christian Convery, and Lauren Collins.

“Frankenstein” will be coming to select theaters on October 17th followed by its Netflix streaming release on November 7th. To get audiences ready, Netflix has released some killer new teaser key art which I’m sure it’s just the start of their promotion for what could be a significant awards contender. Check them out below.

Are you excited for Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein”?

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is bringing “The Accountant 2”, the surprise sequel to the 2016 action thriller “The Accountant”, to home video. The movie sees star and producer Ben Affleck reteaming with director Gavin O’Connor in a film that improves on its predecessor by taking an almost buddy-comedy approach. Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and J.K. Simmons all reprise their roles from the first film. You can read my full spoiler-free review of the movie [HERE].

This 4K Ultra-HD edition of “The Accountant 2” is light on special features but looks sharp and comes with a digital copy. It will be available to purchase on August 12th. See below for a full synopsis of the film and its release information.

About the Film:

Year: 2025

Runtime: 132 Minutes

Director: Gavin O’Connor

Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque

Cast: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, J.K. Simmons, Daniella Pineda, Allison Robertson, Robert Morgan, Grant Harvey, Andrew Howard, Lombardo Boyer, Michael Tourek

Rating: R for strong violence and language throughout

Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a talent for solving complex problems. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff is compelled to solve the case. Realizing more extreme measures are necessary, Wolff recruits his estranged and highly lethal brother, Brax (Jon Bernthal), to help. In partnership with U.S. Treasury Deputy Director Marybeth Medina (Cynthia Addai-Robinson), they uncover a deadly conspiracy, becoming targets of a ruthless network of killers who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried.

Warner Bros. Pictures has been gearing up for the release of “Mortal Kombat II”, the second film in director Simon McQuoid’s big screen reboot of the popular video game series originally created by Ed Boon and John Tobias. As fans know well, the story revolves around a multi-realm fighting tournament with a special penchant for wild characters and a heaping helping of blood-soaked violence.

Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Adeline Rudolph, Josh Lawson, Jessica McNamee, Ludi Lin, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Chin Han, Damon Herriman, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Martyn Ford are some of the sequel’s cast members. The first trailer was released a few weeks back and it was followed by twelve killer character posters highlighting the movie’s long list of fighters, all who have roots in the video game series. Check the posters out below.

“Mortal Kombat II” hits theaters on October 24, 2025.

Lionsgate Entertainment is bringing the action-packed “Ballerina” to home video. “From the World of John Wick”, Ana de Armas stars in this universe-extending action movie that fully embraces what fans love about the franchise while bringing along its own unique flavor. Beloved names like Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Keanu Reeves himself all play roles in this new chapter. But it’s the ferocious de Armas who drives the film with her charisma and physicality. It’s a must-own for fans of John Wick. You can read my full film review [HERE].

The 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD Steelbook editions of “Ballerina” come with as assortment of special features and will be available to purchase on September 9th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information and a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2025

Runtime: 125 Minutes

Director: Len Wiseman

Screenwriter: Shay Hatten

Cast: Ana de Armas, Gabriel Byrne, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane, Norman Reedus, Lance Reddick, Keanu Reeves, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Rating: R for strong/bloody violence throughout, and language

The next chapter from the World of John Wick follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. Eve seeks revenge for her father’s death and finds herself crossing paths with John Wick himself (Keanu Reeves).

Special Features:

“Ballerina” Digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

• The Making of Ballerina ― Witness the rise of Eve (Ana de Armas) as the filmmakers discuss the intricate process of creating a new character in the world of John Wick.
• Building A Frozen Underworld ― Step into the bold new locations that serve as the latest hunting grounds for these talented filmmakers, eager to face and overcome fresh challenges.
• The Art of Action ― A Dance Between Fire and Ice: Discover how the teams behind the stunts, fight choreography, and weapons devised even more ruthless and creative ways to kill in some of the most intense action sequences in the entire John Wick universe.
• Deleted & Extended Scenes

The much anticipated first trailer for James Cameron’s third Avatar feature made a splash playing exclusively in theaters ahead of “The Fantastic Four”. Now everyone gets their first look at “Avatar: Fire and Ash”. Admittedly, 2009’s “Avatar” blew me away as a technical achievement but left me cold and indifferent with its story. But its sequel, 2022’s “The Way of Water”, reshaped the way I looked at the entire franchise. Not only did it make the first film better, it expanded on it in some incredible ways both visually and narratively. I was immediately looking forward to a third film.

“Fire and Ash” looks to follow the mammoth success of its predecessors which each made well over $2 billion at the global box office. With a $250 million budget behind it, “Fire and Ash” expands Cameron’s epic world even further, introducing new parts of Pandora, new tribes, new creatures, and new threats. But at its core remains a family-centered story which follows the tragic events of the second film. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, and many others return in what is sure to be one of the biggest motion picture events of the year.

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” soars into theaters on December 19th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.