5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026

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Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:25:37 +0000

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For May 2026, I'm looking at 5 new 4K Blu-rays that could be added to your collection, which includes one of my most anticipated discs of all time.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Welcome to a slightly delayed edition of the Blu-ray Bounty! In this months list, May 2026, well be looking at five new 4K Blu-rays that could make for excellent additions to your growing collection.

If this is your first visit to the Blu-ray Bounty, welcome: you can check out previous editions of the Blu-ray Bounty at the link. In last months April
2026 list , we looked at a mammoth 8 discs: Ben-Hur (1959), 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Gilda, Crime Story, The Devils Backbone and The Blade . 4K Blu-ray is a big deal for us here at TechRadar,
as not only is it our primary source for testing the best TVs and best soundbars (thanks to its superior picture quality and lossless soundtracks), but were big collectors ourselves: were always on the lookout for more discs to add to our collection! Latest Videos From Watch full video here: You may like 8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection 6 new 4K Blu-rays from March 2026 to add to your collection Here are my 5 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of March 2026

Ill be using our reference setup to test this months discs, which consists of the LG G5 , one of 2025s best OLED TVs ; the Panasonic DP-UB820 , one of the best 4K Blu-ray players on the market and the Samsung HW-Q990C, an 11.1.4 channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system.

I wont be writing about the movies themselves here: Ill only be commenting on their picture and audio and how they could be a great way to show off your home theater system. Fight Club (20th Century Studios) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future / 20th Century Studios) (Image credit: Future / 20th Century Studios) (Image credit: Future) Based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club tells the story of an unnamed narrator (Edward Norton) who meets a charismatic soap salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and together they start an underground fight club. Endlessly quotable, it was one of the most controversial movies of the 1990s.

Fight Club looks excellent on 4K. Textures have been upscaled well, and appear extra crisp. Close-up shots of characters' faces show fine details
such as skin marks and hair with real clarity. While colors dont play a major role in the movie, any that do have nice pop while still looking realistic. Tylers red jacket shows great color depth, as does the neon sign of Lous bar. The 4K disc also delivers strong contrast with deep black tones, accurately depicting the grimy nature of Tylers house and the Fight Club basement. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The disc itself doesnt support Dolby Vision and while this would have potentially added more clarity and stronger contrast, the disc looks great. However, after online discussions of changes made by director David Fincher,
I confirmed there have been some alterations. The most notable, which I confirmed from online chatter, is the clean-up of Marlas face. While some viewers may find this distracting, I still feel the disc looks superb and is the best-looking version of this movie to date.

For audio, theres no Dolby Atmos soundtrack, as it instead features a DTS-HD 5.1 MA mix. This mix is fantastic. It utilizes surround channels particularly in a very effective way, precisely mapping the sound during moments with fast moving camera shots. One in particular is the opening sequence where the camera drops down through the building, the sound accurately travels with the camera.

Elsewhere, theres plenty of impact from the front channels during fight sequences, with the low-end providing some added rumble. Speech is clear for the majority of the movie, with the narration nice and clean throughout. I
did find some instances where other effects drowned out the narrators voice, but this was only a handful of scenes. What to read next Here are the 4 new
4K Blu-rays from May 2026 that I can't wait to test These are the 6 best 4K Blu-rays from 2026 I've personally tested Here are the 4 4K Blu-rays I'm most excited for in April 2026 Today's best Fight Club 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View 28.05 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Some Like It Hot (Altitude Films/Capelight Pictures)
Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Altitude Films / Capelight Pictures / Future ) (Image credit: Altitude Films / Capelight Pictures / Future ) (Image credit: Future) Starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curts, Some Like It Hot tells the story of two men Joe (Curtis) and Jerry (Lemmon), two musicians who flee Chicago after witnessing a mob hit. They disguise themselves as women
and join touring singer Sugars (Monroe) band. A classic comedy, the movie was nominated for several Academy Awards and earned Golden Globe wins for Lemmon and Monroe.

A quick note: this 4K restoration Ill be discussing is from Altitude films
and is mainly targeted for the UK market. There is a Criterion Collection release available (first launched in April 2025) in the US and other regions.

This 4K disc is another great example of what 4K can do for classic black and white movies. With Dolby Vision support, theres excellent range between deep black tones and bright white tones, with plenty of gray tones in between to create a dynamic, engaging picture. Textures have been upscaled beautifully, meaning skin is clean and crisp, with some parts looking 3D-like in quality. Objects have some nice refined detail as well, with close-up shots of Jack
and Joes instruments and the handles of a coffin, both in the opening scenes, showing off the 4K restorations detail. Cinephiles will be pleased with the amount of grain retained as well.

There are two main audio options included: a PCM, 2.0 mono mix and a DTS-HD 5.1 MA mix. The 2.0 mix is much more direct and loud, with speech at the forefront. I preferred the 5.1 mix as it added some nice detail throughout. Scenes with gunfire mapped ricocheting bullets to the rear channels
accurately and musical sequences had a lot more depth in the 5.1 soundtrack.
I did need to bump the volume up for louder speech, but it was worth it to
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1 of 3 (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future ) (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future ) (Image credit: Future) Wuthering Heights is Emerald Fennells ( Saltburn ) re-imagining of Emily Bronts classic novel of the same name. It follows the story of the Linton and Earnshaw families, both wealthy
landowners in the Yorkshire moors. The story in particular centers on the relationship between Catherine (Cathy) (Margot Robbie), the daughter of the Earnshaw family and Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi), a boy that the family fosters, as the two fall into a forbidden love.

Wuthering Heights looks visually striking in 4K. Where it stands out most is in its color reproduction, where intentionally vibrant colors are used throughout. Dolby Vision really makes these colors vivid with plenty of pop, particularly the bold reds that Cathy often wears and the red floor of one of the Linton estate rooms. Whites and blues are another highlight.

There are plenty of high contrast scenes as well, with rich black tones
during night scenes and vibrant whites during the movies winter section. The movie has plenty of gorgeous cinematography of the surrounding landscapes, which look phenomenally detailed and strikingly realistic. Close-ups of the various cast members also look incredibly refined and intricate.

The 4K disc supports a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, which is punchy and detailed. While you wont get many action-packed scenes, speech is crystal clear throughout and the movies soundtrack, written by Charlie XCX and John Cale,
is engaging. Subtle details are accurately delivered too, such as the
creaking of the ropes of the swing Isabella pushes Cathy on in one scene. Today's best Wuthering Heights (2026) 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View 27.35 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Leaving Las Vegas (StudioCanal) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: StudioCanal / Future ) (Image credit: StudioCanal / Future ) (Image credit: Future) Leaving Las Vegas follows the story of Ben (Nicolas Cage), an alcoholic Hollywood screenwriter who plans to drink himself to death in Las Vegas before striking up a relationship with callgirl Sera (Elisabeth Shue). Cage earned an Academy Award for his portrayal of Ben.

A note that this release is the StudioCanal version released in the UK and Europe. US readers most local version is the Shout Factory version released
in December 2025.

Leaving Las Vegas was shot in 16mm film as opposed to 35mm something youd expect from movies on a lower budget. While this means the overall look of
the film is on the softer side, there is definitely some great upscaling in this 4K restoration. Shots of Bens face show excellent detail in his pale
skin and the dark circles around his tired eyes. Colors also have a nice vibrancy to them, mainly thanks to the neon-clad streets of Las Vegas, which really pop whenever theyre on screen. Ben and Seras sometimes brightly
colored clothing also looks natural. The movies night scenes also present solid black levels too. Overall, a very good restoration.

This disc supports a DTS-HD 5.1 MA mix which is effective. Speech is clearly presented throughout and balances well with other sound effects. The movies score, which features a blend of smooth and chaotic jazz, is presented with excellent clarity and is nicely balanced across all channels, evenly spread across the four units of the Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar system I was using. Today's best Leaving Las Vegas 4K Blu-ray (StudioCanal) deals 24.99 View
34.99 24.99 View 27.35 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Today's best Leaving Las Vegas 4K Blu-ray (Shout Factory) deals No price information Check Amazon We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Point Blank (Criterion Collection) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Criterion / Future ) (Image credit: Criterion / Future )
(Image credit: Future) Point Blank tells the story of Walker (Lee Marvin), a man who is left for dead by his partner Mal Reese (John Vernon) after a robbery. Upon recovering, Walker seeks revenge on Reese and others who have wronged him.

This is yet another great restoration from Criterion, a common theme thats been happening on the Blu-ray Bounty for some time now. Textures have been cleaned up well, with object detail and peoples skin showing the benefits of
a 4K restoration. Where Point Blank really shines is with its colors. As it was made in the 1960s, theres plenty of bold colors throughout to fit the aesthetic of the time period, from the yellow-themed apartment Walker and Chris share to the green office the antagonists use. Colors crucially though are also true-to-life throughout, never looking oversaturated. Theres also some high contrast scenes during the night with strong shadows cast across peoples faces that looked fantastic on the G5 OLED I used for viewing.

Theres only a monaural soundtrack option for this disc and while it would
have been nice to have some form of surround option to capture the movies
more action packed driving and shootout sequences, the monaural is solid. Speech is clear throughout the movie and theres still some good impact from gunshots and car crashes. Its also accurately mapped, capturing Walkers frantic driving as he intimidates a crooked car salesman. Today's best Point Blank 4K Blu-ray deals 29.99 View 29.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Shop our setup Samsung HW-Q990F 759
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