I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to in June 2026 one of which I think will be 'reference quality'

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Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000

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June 2026 is another stacked month for 4k Blu-ray releases I've picked four that I can't wait to get my hands on.

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 June 2026 looks to be another great month for 4K Blu-rays and as one of TechRadars resident 4K Blu-ray testers, Ive picked the four discs Im most looking forward to reviewing for Blu-ray Bounty .

Blu-ray Bounty is our monthly column where we review the latest 4K releases from each month to see how their picture and audio will show off your home theater system. In our most recent May 2026 edition , we covered five new discs including the hotly anticipated Fight Club 4K release. Why do we love
4K Blu-ray at TechRadar? Mainly because its our main source for testing the best TVs and the best soundbars . It has a higher bitrate meaning a better-looking picture and uncompressed soundtracks, perfect for testing audio. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

In last months most anticipated 4K discs list, I picked Fight Club ,
Wuthering Heights , Leaving Las Vegas and Some Like It Hot . I got to test
all four as part of the Blu-ray Bounty and they all looked great. Below are
my picks for the month of June.

As Im based in the UK, these are based on UK release dates so dont be surprised if one of them is already available in your region, or doesnt have
a confirmed release date yet. You may like Here are the 4 4K Blu-rays I'm
most excited for in April 2026 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 Speed Racer (Warner Bros) Speed Racer (2008) Official Trailer - Emile Hirsch, Susan Sarandon Movie HD - YouTube Watch On Based on the popular Manga series, Speed Racer , directed by The Wachowskis (Lana and Lilly, best known for The Matrix ) follows the story of Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch), an aspiring racing driver who's trying to become a champion to save his family business.

Speed Racer is a visual feast for the eyes and features tons of bold,
vibrant colors throughout. With Dolby Vision HDR supported, the neon-like colors should really pop on screen and with a good 4K restoration, details should look extra crisp, adding even more depth to the movies picture. 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.

Theres also plenty of fast-paced action to push a displays motion-handling skills to the test. If this disc looks as good as the Reddit hype suggests it could be, this reference-quality disc could be a new addition to my testing rotation.

Movies about racing typically make for excellent audio testing discs, especially when they support Dolby Atmos ( F1 for example). Im hoping Speed Racer will fit into this group, as it features plenty of dynamic racing
scenes that should be immersive thanks to its supported Dolby Atmos soundtrack. Im expecting screeching tires, plenty of movement to test precision and detail and some nice bass response from the subwoofer. Release date What to read next 8 new 4K Blu-rays from April 2026 to add to your collection 5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026 6 new 4K Blu-rays from March 2026 to add to your collection US: May 19, 2026 UK: 15th June, 2026 Today's best Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View 24.99 View 34.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert (Universal Pictures) EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Official Teaser Trailer - In Theaters Worldwide February 27 - YouTube Watch On From director Baz Luhrmann ( Romeo + Juliet , Elvis , Moulin Rouge ), EPiC : Elvis Presley In Concert is a documentary about Elvis
Presley. It features archival footage, including past conversations and interviews with Presley, and tons of live performances from the early 1970s.

Where else to go with this one but audio? Elvis has so many iconic hits and
is arguably one of musics best live performers, so iconic tracks from this time period like Suspicious Minds, Always On My Mind and Burning Love (all featured on the movie soundtrack) are sure to sound sensational through a fully-fledged surround sound system.

Interestingly, theres no Dolby Atmos soundtrack featured, so we wont be getting the full 3D sound. There is, however, a DTS-HD 5.1 MA soundtrack included, which should sound fantastic and has often featured on some of the best-sounding movies Ive tested.

Picture-wise, the footage used in the documentary (consisting of unused footage from two concert movies Elvis: Thats The Way It Is (1970) and Elvis: Live On Tour (1972) was shot in 35mm and 8mm film, so expect the 35mm shots
to look superb in 4K. There's also support for Dolby Vision and as Elvis
shows were known for their glitz and glamour, there could be some really nice looking shots featured, with plenty of vivid colors. Release dates US: August 11, 2026 UK: 15th June, 2026 Today's best EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert 4K Blu-ray deals 12.99 View 24.99 View 24.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Bullet In The Head (Arrow Video)
Bullet in The Head | Original Trailer | John Woo, 1990 - YouTube Watch On
From legendary director John Woo ( The Killer, Hard Boiled ), Bullet In The Head tells the story of three friends Ben (Tony Leung), Frank (Jacky Cheung) and Paul (Waise Lee), who flee Hong Kong after killing a member of a rival gang, ending up in Vietnam during the height of the Vietnam War.

This discs real highlight should be on the audio side. Featuring a lossless mono and Dolby Atmos mix of the original Cantonese (as well as an English
mono mix), therell be plenty of action-packed scenes throughout to show off a sound system. Think ricocheting bullets from the rear speakers, big
explosions to rattle a subwoofer and the drone of helicopters in Vietnam to show off Atmos.

Visually, the disc supports Dolby Vision, so Im expecting strong contrast
with deep black tones as well as vibrant colors, particularly during the scenes in Hong Kong. A 4K restoration should do wonders for upscaling
textures and details as well, and based on other Hong Kong 4K releases Ive seen from this time period, therell be plenty of film grain retained for cinephiles. Release dates UK: 22nd June, 2026 US: N/A (Shout Factory version released January 6, 2026) Today's best Bullet In The Head (Arrow Video) 4K Blu-ray deals 25.99 View 29.99 View 29.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Hoppers (Disney/Pixar) Hoppers | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Pixars latest entry, Hoppers , follows
the story of Mabel (Piper Curada) a college student who transfers her mind into a robotic beaver in order to communicate with local wildlife, unintentionally starting a revolution among said wildlife. The movie also features Jon Hamm, David Franco and Meryl Streep among the voice cast.

Pixars animation is often visually gorgeous, so much so that Elemental is still a regular feature in my choice of reference scenes for testing TVs, thanks to its dazzling colors. While Hoppers doesnt have the same vibrant colors throughout, Im still expecting some nice colors and crisp animation that will really show off the right displays. With Dolby Vision supported,
the animation should look sublime.

Movies in nature are another fantastic way of showing off a sound system, capturing the sounds of wildlife such as chirping birds, rustling trees and cracking twigs. The Wild Robot was a great example of this. With a Dolby
Atmos soundtrack supported, Im anticipating the same from Hoppers and looking forward to testing it out on our Samsung HW-Q990C soundbar. Release date US: June 2, 2026 UK: 8th June, 2026 Today's best Hoppers 4K Blu-ray deals 34.99 View 34.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Highlighted releases: June 2026 Below is a list of highlight releases for June 2026. Both US and UK release dates are featured here (these are indicated). Release dates may vary by region, with some coming later in the year or already released. Titles featured in my list above are in bold. June 1/2 Hoppers (8th June, 2026 UK) Five Easy Pieces (8th June UK) Charade (22nd June UK) The Flintstones (1994) Trainspotting (UK) Avatar: Fire & Ash (UK,
May 19, 2026 US) Body Heat (UK, May 19, 2026 US) June 8/9 The Burbs Notting Hill The Chronicles of Riddick Steven Spielberg: The Spotlight Collection 36 Hours (UK) Scream 7 (UK, June 16 US) June 15/16 Speed Racer (UK, May 19 US) EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (UK, August 11 US) Super Mario Galaxy Movie (US) Eraser Audition (1999) A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms June 22/23 Bullet In The Head (Arrow, UK) Labyrinth (Collector's Edition, UK) Dark Crystal (Collector's Edition, UK) Hairspray (1988) Hang 'Em High A Simple Plan Rush June 28/29 Jackie Chan's Breakout Hits! (1994-1998) Rush (UK) Highlander (UK) Mortal Kombat Kollection The Money Pit Follow TechRadar on Google News and
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I test 4K Blu-ray for a living and these are the 4 discs I'm most looking forward to testing in July 2026

Date:
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
that I can't wait to test I tested 4 more 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that are worth adding your collection

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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