Shout Factory Drops 4K Versions of Tiger on the Beat 1 & 2, Sky Captain, and The Deer Hunter—Are the Stars Aligning for a Retro Movie Night Revival?
Added on February 3, 2026 inEntertainment News Cards, Movie News Cards
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Ever wonder if Mercury retrograde had a hand in this glorious resurgence of physical media? Because just when we thought DVDs and Blu-rays were turning into digital ghosts, Shout Factory—along with some other savvy companies like Arrow Films and Criterion—are cranking the quality up to 11 with ultra-rich 4K releases this Spring. Whether the stars are aligning for cinephiles or it’s just a cosmic jackpot, titles like the action-packed Tiger on the Beat duology, the robot-packed extravaganza Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, and the haunting war epic The Deer Hunter are all getting the high-def treatment they deserve. So, dust off that 4K player and prepare for some serious screen magic—are you ready to dive in? LEARN MORE
We’ve been eating good at the physical media table with many 4K Blu-rays being released. This is due to some great third-party companies like Arrow Films, Shout Factory, Kino Lorber and Criterion. The latter recently put out a House Party 4K that is an amazing ultra-high-definition transfer. Blu-ray.com has just reported that Shout Factory announced the release of three big, but very different titles, that are slated for release this Spring. Both Tiger on the Beat films, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and The Deer Hunter are getting the UHD treatment.
The description for the Tiger on the Beat movies read,
Tiger on the Beat (1988)
“A seasoned cop and his rookie partner are a pair of mismatched partners in this Hong Kong action-comedy in the style of ‘Lethal Weapon’. The wacky twosome are up in arms as they try to solve the murder of a heroin trafficker. Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Chia-Hui Liu, David Chiang, Nina Li Chi, and Conan Lee.”
Tiger on the Beat II (1990)
“The film is an in-name-only sequel to Tiger on the Beat. Danny Lee stars as the veteran police sergeant Lam Yik-lim, who seeks a memorable case before retirement, alongside Conan Lee as the bumbling rookie Buffalo and Ellen Chan as the thief Sweet Dream, who witnesses a murder tied to a criminal syndicate led by Gordon Liu’s character Lau Fai.”
Special features are yet to be announced, but the specs read,
STREET DATE: APRIL 28.
The description for The Deer Hunter reads,
“One of AFI’s Top 100 Films of All Time, The Deer Hunter follows a group of Pennsylvania steelworkers from their blue-collar lives, hunting in the woods of the Alleghenies, to the hell of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. Academy Award® winners** Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken star in this unforgettable saga of friendship and courage. Experience the brutality of war and the depths of emotional strain on the human spirit in this extraordinarily powerful film classic.”
Special features are yet to be announced, but the specs read,
STREET DATE: APRIL 7.
The description for Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow reads,
“When giant robots attack New York City, intrepid reporter Polly Perkins (Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow) enlists the aid of ace aviator and old flame Joseph ‘Sky Captain’ Sullivan (two-time Academy Award nominee Jude Law) to stop a plot to destroy the world before it’s too late. Co-starring Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie, Sky Captain And The World of Tomorrow will thrill and amaze you right through to the action-packed finale.”
Special features are yet to be announced, but the specs read,
STREET DATE: APRIL 21.
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