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Best 4K Blu-ray Releases March 2026: Must-Buy Ultra HD Discs for Your Collection
March came in loud, packed with headline-grabbing releases. But once the noise settled, the real gems started to surface. Away from the hype cycle, several of last month’s most compelling 4K UHD discs quietly made their case offering the kind of audio and video quality collectors actually care about. Before they slip into the back catalog and get overlooked, these are the titles worth your time and shelf space.
Marty Supreme (A24)
Not since Forrest Gump has the sport of ping pong been so cinematic (sorry, Balls of Fury), as we follow a small-time hustler (Timothée Chalamet, never better) pursuing his dreams of becoming a table tennis champ. Not necessarily a drop-everything-and-run-to-the-theater premise, but the talent in front of and behind the camera is all top-notch, as director Josh Safdie conjures the high-energy of Uncut Gems without inducing the same level of anxiety. Beautifully stylized, the movie was shot almost entirely on film by Darius Khondji, with outstanding results here at 2160p. Sonically, the movie is perhaps most notable for its totally original use of music, with composer Daniel Lopatin providing an anachronistic ‘80s-style synth score for deliberate contrast, along with some iconic new wave/pop hits woven in to echo Marty’s unstoppable determination. And of course, table tennis presents unique opportunities for object-based audio.
Unlike other A24 discs I’ve reviewed, this one includes the movie on 4K and 1080p discs, both with an audio commentary, plus a different featurette on each in addition to a camera test involving Chalamet and co-star Gwyneth Paltrow.
Where to buy: $39.99 at Amazon
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Universal Studios Home Entertainment)
Adults needing a new reason to be terrified at the thought of a trip to Chuck E. Cheese, rejoice! The middle chapter of Blumhouse’s Freddy’s trilogy has arrived (be sure to stick around for this movie’s end credits scene for context), and it’s a hoot. A security guard (Josh Hutcherson) and his little sister must once again survive the now-defunct funtime pizza palace, populated by possessed animatronic critters masterfully brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. The story is darker, there are great additions to the cast, and some crafty nods to fans of the wildly popular videogame series, now over a decade old. The Dolby Vision/Atmos 4K disc makes an impressive showing in the home theater, and the four featurettes turn up the lights on how the scares came together.
Where to buy: $27.95 at Amazon
Is This Thing On? (Fox/Disney)
The latest from director and co-writer Bradley Cooper might have slipped in under the radar in late 2025 and early 2026, but there is nothing subtle about what he delivers. Set against the volatile backdrop of modern radio, the film unleashes controlled chaos that mirrors the unraveling personal life of DJ Alex, played by Will Arnett. Cooper gets a career-best performance from Arnett as well as a heartfelt turn by Oscar-winner Laura Dern, these in addition to some subtle comic brilliance by Cooper himself, ultimately showing the redemptive power of humor. I love that Fox has packaged the movie as a flawless native 4K/Dolby Vision disc with Dolby Atmos audio, reaffirming their commitment to premium physical media. A modest but worthwhile “making of” featurette is provided on the HD Blu-ray disc, and with the digital copy as well.
Where to buy: $49.99 at Amazon
Red Sonja Limited Edition (Arrow Video)
Richard Fleisher’s Red Sonja, produced on the heels of his Conan the Destroyer to exploit the hot sword-and-sorcery market of the mid-‘80s, brought Robert E. Howard/Roy Thomas’ blade-wielding she-devil to live action for the first time. (For legal reasons, lead actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character had to be renamed, but they weren’t fooling anyone.) It’s like a well-made B-movie, as our statuesque ginger heroine seeks revenge on an evil queen, teaming with Conan and a young prince to stop her nemesis from conquering the world with dark magic. The 4K restoration from the original camera negative has been HDR-graded by Arrow, paired with the original lossless mono plus a 5.1 remix. There are also two new audio commentaries and a host of terrific interviews, among them former child star Eddie Reyes Jr., Arnold and Brigitte’s stunt doubles, and The Man: action unit supervisor Vic Armstrong.
Where to buy: $59.95 at Amazon
Salem’s Lot Limited Edition (Arrow Video)
Five years after directing one of the scariest movies ever put to film down in the Lone Star State, Tobe Hooper brought the work of Stephen King to the small screen with the bold vampire opus, Salem’s Lot. Airing over two consecutive nights in November 1979 and boasting an extraordinary cast, the miniseries was remarkably effective horror for primetime network TV. Recognizing the hit they had on their hands, the producer spearheaded a shorter cut with some added footage to be released theatrically overseas, and Arrow has included that version on a separate platter. Both versions are restored in 4K at old-school 1.37:1, with their original lossless mono, on roomy BD-100 discs. The miniseries has an archival Hooper commentary plus a new film critic track and alternate footage. The movie disc has its own new critic commentary, new interviews, featurettes and a video appreciation. Whereas Sonja includes a set of six black-and-white photocards, Salem includes a nifty town sign sticker instead.
Both arrive in rigid, slipcased boxes, each with a square-bound companion book, a reversible sleeve insert, and a two-sided poster.
Where to buy: $59.95 at Amazon
Anaconda (2025; Sony)
This 2025 meta‑reboot Anaconda is set in a world where that 1997 Anaconda exists: self-aware and wasting no chance to poke fun at Hollywood’s obsession with intellectual property and the absurdity of the original film. The best part is the pairing of Jack Black and Paul Rudd as a wedding videographer and struggling actor both determined to punch above their weight with their attempt at a low-budget remake. It manages to both parody and honor the legend of the giant-snake, embracing its own silliness with a PG-13 rating and some fun Easter eggs and cameos. Exclusively available as a SteelBook release, this single-disc Dolby Vision/Atmos 4K packs bloopers and outtakes, deleted and extended scenes, and some breezy featurettes. A digital copy code is also included.
Where to buy: $39.94 at Amazon
Antonio Margheriti & The Jungles of Doom: His ‘80s Adventure Films (Severin Films)
The three films in Antonio Margheriti’s “Jonesploitation” cycle were produced at breakneck speed in the wake of Raiders of the Lost Ark (and happily overlapping with Temple of Doom), clearly imitating the formula of pulp-era adventurers, exotic locations, traps, relics, and mercenary villains. Don’t look for a “trilogy” in the true sense, as there’s no single continuing protagonist across the three films, just a loose cycle of similarly styled adventures:
- The Hunters of the Golden Cobra (1982, U.S. release 1984) – starring Bob Jackson as David Warbeck
- The Ark of the Sun God (1984) – Richard Harrison as “Rick Spear” in the English version
- Jungle Raiders (1985) – Christopher Connelly as Captain Yankee
In Hunters of the Golden Cobra, a daring adventurer chases his latest treasure, proof that nothing says “Indiana Jones knockoff” like oversized snakes and dramatic leaping. Ark of the Sun God follows a new hero scrambling after a stolen prize in equally exotic locales, while Jungle Raiders sends yet another fearless soul into perilous forests to outwit villains, dodge booby traps, and survive physics-defying explosions.
All three are newly scanned in 4K from the OCN and presented in English and Italian mono, with optional English subtitles. Every disc includes a movie-specific interview with Margheriti’s son/assistant director, Edoardo, along with some other video odds and ends. Ark of the Sun God packs a third platter: a CD soundtrack covering both Golden Cobra and Ark, featuring the bombastic, pulsing music of Carlo Savina and Aldo Tamborelli, respectively.
The titles are available individually or as a set, with the glossy box itself also sold separately at Severin’s online store.
The Devil’s Rain (Severin Films)
Long live mid-budget ‘70s horror full of fading stars and one noteworthy up-and-comer! Bill Shat headlines this absolutely bonkers creeper about a Satanic cult led by Oscar-winner Ernest Borgnine, set in a remote Southwestern town. He’s opposed at first, by the likes of Eddie Albert, Ida Lupino and a young John Travolta in his first big-screen appearance. Well-researched rituals, stolen souls and plenty of psychedelic goo are on the menu in this wild classic, here scanned in 4K from the original camera negative for the first time. The extras are heavenly, with one archival audio commentary (director Robert Fuest) and one new (historian and comic book artist Stephen R. Bissette), along with an extensive talent interview gallery plus a conversation with the current leaders of the real-life Church of Satan on the included Blu-ray.
When purchased directly from Severin’s website, the two-disc set arrives in the limited edition slipcover shown.
Bonus Pick: The One You Probably Missed
Not every standout release arrives with a marketing blitz. Some slip through quietly, overshadowed by bigger titles and louder campaigns. This month’s bonus pick is one of those—easy to overlook, but absolutely worth tracking down if you care about what 4K UHD can really deliver.
All the President’s Men (Warner)
With all of the acclaim that Ben-Hur rightly received, Warner’s other mid-Feb. drop was largely overshadowed, so we therefore call your attention to All the President’s Men, which returned for its 50th anniversary. This tightly scripted true-life tale of hard news reporting and the power of the press that helped bring down a president might seem a bit alien to today’s viewers, but this excellent 4K disc makes the saga of Woodward, Bernstein and Deep Throat easier to swallow with a surprisingly stellar video restoration. Two new featurettes bring some welcome perspective, complementing three legacy vignettes and a vintage talk show clip with co-star Jason Robards.
Where to buy: $29.98 at Amazon
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