8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection

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Sat, 02 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000

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April has been another great month for 4K Blu-rays, and I'm looking at 8
discs that could make a fine addition to your collection.

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 the April 2026 edition of the Blu-ray Bounty, where we check out the latest 4K Blu-ray releases from each month, assessing their picture and audio to see if they make a worthwhile addition to your 4K Blu-ray collection. This month is our largest list to date, with a whopping 8 discs.

If you want to check out previous editions of the Blu-ray Bounty for some
disc recommendations, they can be found at the link. In last months March
2026 Blu-ray Bounty , I tested 6 discs: Wicked: For Good , The Running Man (2025) , 3:10 To Yuma (1957) , The Breakfast Club , The Man Who Wasnt There, and Cutters Way . Were big fans of 4K Blu-ray here at TechRadar. Its our
go-to source for testing the best TVs and best soundbars , because it has excellent picture quality due to its high bitrate and uncompressed soundtracks. Were also collectors ourselves! Article continues below You may like 6 new 4K Blu-rays from March 2026 to add to your collection 8 new 4K Blu-rays from February 2026 to add to your collection Here are the 4 4K Blu-rays I'm most excited for in April 2026 Ill be using our reference setup for this months edition, consisting of the LG G5 , one of 2025s best OLED TVs ; the Panasonic DP-UB820 4K Blu-ray player, the best 4K Blu-ray player on the market; and the Samsung HW-Q990C, an 11.1.4 channel, Dolby Atmos soundbar system.

I wont be analyzing the movies of these discs themselves: only their picture and audio to see how much theyll show off your home theater setup. Ben-Hur (1959) (Warner Bros.) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Warner Bros. / Future ) (Image credit: Warner Bros / Future ) (Image credit: Future) One of
Hollywoods most iconic epics, Ben-Hur stars Charlton Heston as the titular Judah Ben-Hur, a former Jewish prince condemned to slavery after he is
accused of treason. The story follows his quest for freedom and revenge on those who betrayed him. At the time of production, it was the largest-scale movie ever released, costing roughly $15 million ($170 million today).

Much like Lawrence of Arabia 4K from the February 2026 Blu-ray Bounty,
Ben-Hur is a staggering 4K Blu-ray. The restoration here upscales textures to an almost modern-day look, with accurate, lifelike skin tones and refined details such as rocks, grass, and buildings throughout. Colors are rich and vibrant: from the reds of the Roman soldiers' capes to the glorious blue sky, every color pops on screen. 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
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Theres some nice brightness to this disc, too. Soldiers' gold uniforms gleam in the sunlight, and the sand-colored buildings of Jerusalem dazzle without ever over-exerting the brightness. Even the movies darker scenes display rich blacks with powerful contrast. As the slaves row the ship, the dark tones of the walls contrast with the light from the torches beautifully.

Ben-Hur has received a serious audio upgrade as well as a visual one. The Dolby Atmos soundtrack does wonders for the bombastic and mighty horn-led score, which sounds clean, refined, and powerful. Surround channels come into play frequently, such as the hustle and bustle of the markets in Jerusalem or during the chariot races in the latter parts of the movies, with galloping hooves and the roaring crowd delivered with real precision. The hooves also make for a great workout for your subwoofer. Ben-Hur (1959) 4K Blu-ray deals 26.99 View 26.99 View 35.70 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
(Sony Pictures) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Sony Pictures / Future) (Image credit: Sony Pictures / Future) (Image credit: Future) The fourth installment in the 28 Days Later franchise, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, is a direct sequel to 28 Years Later and follows Spike (Alfie Williams) as he is indoctrinated into the cult of Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal (Jack OConnell). Ralph Fiennes returns as Dr. Ian Kelson. What to read next Here are my 5 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of March 2026 These are the 6 best 4K Blu-rays from 2026 I've personally tested Here are my 4 most anticipated 4K Blu-rays of February 2026

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a visual feast for the eyes. In daytime scenes, as characters walk through nature, colors like the bold, red flowers and lush green trees have some serious pop. Textures are 3D-like in appearance, with all the dirt, blood, and scars on Kelsons body looking incredibly detailed and realistic. Highlights have some serious shine to them too, with Crystals gaudy gold chains looking suitably vibrant.

Night scenes look superb too. Blacks are consistently deep throughout and looked great on the G5 during my testing. Contrast is powerful, with any scenes involving fire balancing beautifully with the rich, black
surroundings. Again, fire really showed off the punchy brightness in peak areas too.

Equipped with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is a showcase for speakers. Moments of violence sound gruesome, with every hit, stab, and puncture given a skin-crawlingly realistic level of detail. The Atmos soundtrack is utilized well. As projectiles were fired during the barn scene, they seemed to come from all directions where I was sitting. Speech is crystal clear throughout, and dont worry, Kelsons pyre scene (which we wont spoil) sounds excellent. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple 4K Blu-ray deals 13.95 View 24.99 View 34.97 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by Hamnet (Universal Pictures) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Universal Pictures / Future) (Image credit: Universal Pictures / Future) (Image credit: Future) Hamnet dramatization of playwright William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) and his wife, Agnes Hathaway (Jessie Buckley), as they deal with the death of their son Hamnet. Nominated for multiple awards, Buckley earned an Academy Award for her portrayal of Hathaway.

A gorgeous-looking disc, especially in Dolby Vision, Hamnet delivers some lovely visuals. Colors have some nice punch, such as Hathaways red/orange dress at the start of the movie, but also appear true-to-life, with the
greens of the countryside around Shakespeares home, looking great. Textures are strikingly realistic, with close-up shots of peoples faces showing freckles, stubble, and aging lines with impeccable detail.

Darker scenes look great too. As the family eats dinner at night, the black surroundings are deep and balance nicely with the flame of the candles on the table, creating a strong contrast and casting strong shadows.

Hamnet has a Dolby Atmos soundtrack and makes use of it. The score
throughout sounds excellent, with the opening choral track filling our
testing lab nicely, and the melancholic strings sounded refined throughout. Dialogue is consistently clear, and there are some good Atmos scenes, with scenes in the forest featuring birds flying overhead utilizing height channels. Hamnet 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View 31.89 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by Marty Supreme (A24) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: A24 / Future ) (Image credit: A24 / Future) (Image credit: Future) Marty Supreme is the story of Marty Mauser (Timothe Chalamet), a table tennis player in the 1950s who vies to become world champion. The character of Mauser is loosely based on real-life US table tennis player Marty Reisman.

Marty Supreme looks great in 4K. The movies table tennis tournament scenes demonstrate strong contrast between the lit-up tables and players and the crowds, who are encased in deep shadows. Colors can also look rich, whether its the bright red of the paddles or the sometimes bold 1950s aesthetic, namely loud-looking greens and pinks. Textures look both crisp and true-to-life, with stubble, wrinkles, and hair looking refined.

This discs Dolby Atmos soundtrack has plenty of fantastic moments. Any scenes involving ping-pong are accurately mapped, with a strong connection between the sound and the action on screen and pinpoint directionality. One scene where Marty plays in a bar delivered great surround sound, with the rattle of ping pongs coming from the rear speakers as Wally (Tyler, The Creator) talks to another patron. The movie also features notable tracks from the 1980s,
such as Alphaville's Forever Young, and all of these sound authentic and engaging. Marty Supreme 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 26.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by Gilda (The Criterion Collection) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Colombia Pictures / The Criterion Collection / Future) (Image credit: Colombia Pictures / The Criterion Collection / Future) (Image credit: Future) Another iconic movie of Hollywoods Golden Age, Gilda follows the story of Johnny Farrell (Glenn
Ford), a card counter who begins to work for casino owner Ballin Mundson (George Macready). Mundson returns from a trip abroad with a new wife, Gilda (Rita Hayworth), whom Farrell recognizes from his past. This movie was a star-making turn for Hayworth.

Gilda is yet another home-run restoration from Criterion Collection.
Textures have been cleaned up beautifully to look more refined and crisp, which is especially apparent in peoples skin. Contrast is great with deep
dark tones and bright white tones and theres a great range of gray tones in between. Cinephiles will be happy with the level of grain included, but make no mistake, this is a very clean 4K restoration that looks top-notch.

This disc only supports a monaural soundtrack, but dialogue is crystal clear throughout, and sound is accurately mapped. Shattering glass, bullets, and
the hubbub of the casino all sound great. Musical sections also sound very good with a nice balance and strong detail. Not a showcase soundtrack for a home theater system, but very well cleaned up. Gilda 4K Blu-ray deals 29.99 View 29.99 View 36.65 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by Crime Story (88 Films) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: 88 Films / Future) (Image credit: 88 Films / Future) (Image credit: Future) Crime Story is an action-thriller starring Jackie Chan as Police Inspector Eddie Chan, who is tasked with finding missing businessman Wong Yat-fei. His journey takes him from Hong Kong to Taiwan, where he encounters powerful mobsters. The film is based on the real events surrounding the kidnapping of businessman Teddy Wang in 1990.

This 4K restoration from 88 Films is excellent. The picture has been cleaned up to deliver crisp textures that appear lifelike throughout. Theres a nice mix of scenes to show off all aspects of a display, from the punchy colors of the neon-clad Taipei markets to the shady, shadowed rooms where gangsters
hang out, which deliver a strong contrast with deep black tones. Film grain fans also need not worry, as theres a healthy amount maintained as well.

There are both Stereo 2.0 LCPM and DTS-HD 5.1 soundtracks on offer here in both the original Cantonese and suitably overacted, cheesy English dub. I opted for the Cantonese 5.1, and as youd expect from an action-packed Jackie Chan movie, theres a lot going on. Explosions and gunfire deliver plenty of meaty bass with serious impact, and ricocheting bullets are accurately mapped to a nice, wide soundstage. Dialogue is very front-end in the 5.1 mix, sometimes at the expense of other elements, but its always clear. Crime Story 4K Blu-ray deals 22.99 View 25.65 View 25.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by The Devil's Backbone
(Studio Canal) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Studio Canal / Future ) (Image credit: Studio Canal / Future ) (Image credit: Studio Canal / Future ) Directed by Guillermo del Toro, The Devils Backbone is a Spanish gothic
horror movie that follows the story of a boy who finds himself in an
abandoned orphanage at the end of the Spanish Civil War. The orphanage is haunted by a recently deceased boy.

The picture quality of this restoration from Studio Canal is fantastic. Daytime scenes have a stunning brightness to them, with accurate color reproduction of the beige sands of the desert surrounding the orphanage,
while instances of red really pop on screen. Night sequences have excellent black depth, balancing well with the light from the moon or candles as they creep into the darkness.

There are both DTS-HD 5.1 and 2.0 LPCM sound mixes. I used the DTS-HD 5.1,
and its brilliant. Everything sounds natural, especially the dialogue. The score is consistently strong and presented with real clarity, particularly during the movies more eerie scenes, accurately delivering the chill factor. Moments of impact, such as punches and door slams, deliver deep, engaging bass. Overall, an excellent sound mix. The Devil's Backbone 4K Blu-ray deals 13.79 View 34.99 View 49.99 34.99 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by The Blade (The Criterion Collection) Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Criterion / Future ) (Image credit: Criterion / Future ) (Image credit: Future) A wuxia movie (a genre based around the adventures of martial artists in ancient China), The Blade tells the story of Ding On (Vincent Zhao),a factory worker who learns martial arts to seek revenge on his fathers killer.

The Blade s picture looks stunning and is yet another awesome job by Criterion. Colors are bold and vibrant throughout, but also appear natural. This can be seen in the movies many fight scenes, where different color filters are used to create striking, dynamic images, and other colors, such
as blood and costumes, pop. There are a good number of high contrast scenes where the light from torches balances well with the rich black tones.
Textures have also been refined, with skin tones and textures in particular looking very natural.

This disc only supports a monaural soundtrack (both in the original Cantonese and a dubbed English track), but it delivers clear dialogue thats well balanced with other effects. The movies many fight scenes have plenty of impact and accuracy, with the clashing of metal blades in particular sounding satisfying punchy. The Blade 4K Blu-ray deals 29.99 View 29.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by The best
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