I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026

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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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July 2026 is packed with tons of new 4K Blu-ray releases: here are the top 4 I'm looking forward to testing.

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 Last month in June 2026 proved to be yet another packed month for 4K Blu-ray releases and July is looking just as busy. Despite the long list of discs on my radar, Ive narrowed it
down to my top four Im most looking forward to, hopefully, testing.

Ill be looking to test these discs as part of the Blu-ray Bounty , our
monthly column where we test the latest 4K releases on their picture and
sound quality, to see whether theyre worth adding to the bursting shelves of
a 4K blu-ray collection. 4K Blu-ray is my bread-and-butter source for testing the best TVs and best soundbars , as it offers the best bitrate for picture and uncompressed audio for sound. Im also a collector myself, so Im always looking for new discs I can add to my collection! Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

In my June 2026 most anticipated article , my picks were Speed Racer , Bullet In The Head , EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert and Hoppers . Three out of the four featured in the June 2026 Blu-ray Bounty ( Hoppers sadly didnt arrive, but Ill hopefully feature that another time) and while they were all great, the real highlight was Speed Racer , which was an audio showcase and an outstanding looking disc (check out the Blu-ray Bounty for my full thoughts). Hard Boiled (Arrow Video) YouTube Watch On Hard Boiled stars Chow Yun-fat as Inspector Tequila Yeun, a detective in pursuit of a Triad syndicate who gets involved in an operation involving an undercover officer. This is arguably director John Woos ( Bullet In The Head , The Killer , Mission Impossible 2 ) most iconic movie. You may like Here are the 4 new 4K Blu-rays I'm most excited to test in June 2026 Here are the 4 new 4K Blu-rays from May 2026
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Having recently reviewed Arrows recent restoration of Bullet In The Head , Im excited to see what it can do with Hard Boiled . Where Im hoping this discs strengths will lie is in its Dolby Atmos mix. Hard Boiled is a gritty, action-thriller with plenty of gunfights and a good Atmos mix should deliver plenty of impact, bass and a real sense of immersion, with ricocheting
bullets covering the latter.

The Bullet In The Head restoration had rich colors, crisp textures and strong contrast, so Im hoping for more of the same here. While Im expecting it to have the haze that Ive now clocked in a few early-90s Hong Kong cinema
movies, I still think Hard Boiled has the potential to look great, especially as it supports Dolby Vision, which should work wonders for textures, detail and contrast. 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. US release date - N/A: (Hong Kong Cinema Classics version released November 4, 2025) UK release date - 27th July Today's best Hard Boiled (Arrow Video) 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Alice in Wonderland (1951) (Disney) Alice in Wonderland , based on Lewis Carrolls novels Alices Adventures in Wonderland and the sequel Alice Through the Looking Glass , tells the story of a young girl called Alice who ends up in a strange, fantastical world where meets odd characters such as the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat and the evil Queen of Hearts. (This is a cheeky addition as this disc was actually released on 29th June, but Im going to hopefully test it as part of the July Blu-ray Bounty!)

4K can do wonders for animation, especially when it comes to detail and colors. Alice in Wonderland has plenty of seriously bright colors and I
expect Wonderland to look truly brilliant in 4K. The disc comes with Dolby Vision HDR support, which is only going to make colors pop even more. The 4K restoration will hopefully add more depth and texture to the picture as well.

As for audio, theres no support for Dolby Atmos which is a bit of a shame as it wouldve been nice to get the full immersive experience as Alice falls down the rabbit hole. Thankfully, there is a DTS-HD 5.1 MA soundtrack included and in recent discs Ive tested this has proved to be just as good. Theres plenty of moments throughout the weird and wonderful Wonderland that should sound fantastic on 4K. What to read next The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've tested Ive picked the top 10 4K Blu-rays Ive tested in the last
two years 8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection US release date - May 6, 2025 UK release date - 29th June, 2026 Today's best Alice In Wonderland (1951) 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The Super Mario
Galaxy Movie YouTube Watch On The sequel to 2023s The Super Mario Bros Movie
, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie follows Mario and his crew Luigi, Yoshi,
Peach and Toad head to space to save Princess Rosalina from the clutches of Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr.

Im expecting crisp, slick animation and of course boat-loads of fantastical colors from this disc on 4K. With Dolby Vision support included, Im anticipating some seriously impressive color reproduction, whether its the
red of Marios iconic suit or the green skin of Bowser and Yoshi, this disc could be a new reference disc for TV testing. As the movie takes the gang to space, theres also a chance for some strong contrast between the deep blackness of space and any bright stars along the way.

Equipped with a Dolby Atmos track, Im expecting an immersive soundtrack that will provide some excellent detail during the movies more action-packed sequences. Plus, with several flight sequences, as the characters fly through space, Im hoping for some real utilization of the height channels to give a wide, full sound. I can imagine this disc is going to deliver an impressive audio experience that Im looking forward to trying out through our Samsung Dolby Atmos soundbar. US release date - June 16, 2026 UK release date - 20th July, 2026 Today's best The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View 30.47 View Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Hairspray (1988) (Criterion Collection) Directed by John Waters, Hairspray (the original, 1988 movie) tells the story of teenager Tracy Turnbald, as she aims for fame as a dancer on a local TV show. Set in the 1960s, Tracy also rallies against racial segregation, which gets in her trouble with adults and authority figures.

As this is a release from Criterion, Im expecting an excellent restoration job. Ive tested a ton of Criterions 4K releases and all of them have looked fantastic. As Hairspray is set in the 1960s, theres a potential here for some truly bold visuals, especially with color. Decor and outfits should really
pop on screen, capturing the sometimes-garish, saturated aesthetic of the
time period.

There are two soundtrack options on the 4K disc of Hairspray : DTS-HD 2.0 and 5.1 MA. This isnt the remake from 2007, which is based on the 2002 stage musical, so Im not anticipating many showcase audio moments. However, as the movie does involve music and dancing, there could be some nice, clean sound mixes, especially with DTS-HD 5.1 MA supported. US release date - June 23, 2026 UK release date - July 20, 2026 Today's best Hairspray (1988) 4K Blu-ray deals 29.99 View 29.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices July 2026 highlighted releases Below, Ive picked some highlight releases for July 2026. Both US and UK releases are featured here, with release dates noted. These release dates may vary by region, with some titles already available or yet to be released until later this year
depending on where you are. 4K Blu-ray is region-free, so you should be able to order from wherever. July 6/7 To Live and Die in LA The Protector Double Impact The Magic Faraway Tree (2026) The Drama (US - UK July 13) July 13/14 Obsession Hud The Usual Suspects Alice Doesnt Live Here Anymore (US - UK July 27) Michael The Mummy (2026) Red Sun The Crying Game Full Contact July 20/21 Falling Down The 7th Voyage of Sinbad Pleasantville Anyone But You Hairspray (UK) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (UK) Excalibur (UK) Mortal Kombat II (UK - US July 28) July 27/28 Hard Boiled (UK) Strictly Ballroom (UK) Soylent Green Stranger Things: Complete Series X: The Unknown (UK) Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred
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