10 NEW TO NETFLIX“10 Things I Hate About You““28 Years Later““Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret““The Blackening““Bombshell““Daddy’s Home““Karate Kid Legends““Liar Liar““The Pledge““San Andreas“15 NEW TO BLU-RAY/DVD“28 Years Later“Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel to “28 Weeks Later” is a truly insane and ambitious blockbuster. There aren’t a lot of filmmakers would even attempt something this bizarre, much less get Sony to put up $60 million for it. Set the titular time after the virus that decimated England, Boyle shot his film on iPhones, included more prosthetic penises than seems reasonable, and even embedded a Brexit commentary in his action flick. At its core, it’s a traditional coming-of-age action narrative about a young man who discovers that not only is the world unsafe but that adults in it will betray you, but it’s also just a visually stunning piece of work, a movie that looks like nothing else that played in a multiplex this year. The Sony Blu-ray quality is fantastic, showing off Anthony Dod Mantle’s unforgettable cinematography, but the special features are a little slight. With another movie coming in January and a third Boyle flick in production, a more special edition of this seems inevitable, but this will do for now.Special Features:Days to YearsCapturing the ChaosThe SurvivorsBecoming The InfectedBehind The Cameras“Creepshow 2” (Arrow)Arrow Home Video continues its admirable quest to give even the most unloved horror sequels the kind of treatment typically reserved for widely acknowledged masterpieces. While George A. Romero and Stephen King’s 1982 anthology flick “Creepshow” is widely considered a classic of its era, you would have trouble finding anyone willing to say the same about its follow-up, which was directed by Michael Gornick and dropped five years later. This sequel had some notorious production problems (there were supposed to be five stories but the budget was cut so badly that it was trimmd back to three), and was widely hated by critics (29% on RT), but I’m here to defend at least “The Raft,” based on a short story included in King’s great Skeleton Crew. I think about it every time I’m on a raft in a lake (which is more often than you might think). More importantly, Arrow nailed another horror release with interviews, commentary, and much more; however, the coolest feature might be a comic adaptation of “Pinfall,” one of the aforementioned canceled segments that was originally written for the first “Creepshow.” Given it’s never been included in a short story anthology, it feels like a must-own for King collectors.Special Features:Audio commentary with director Michael GornickScreenplay for a Sequel, an interview with screenwriter George A. RomeroTales from the Creep, an interview with actor and make-up artist Tom SaviniPoncho’s Last Ride, an interview with actor Daniel BeerThe Road to Dover, an interview with actor Tom WrightNightmares in Foam Rubber, an archive featurette on the special effects of Creepshow 2, including interviews with FX artists Howard Berger and Greg NicoteroMy Friend Rick, Howard Berger on his special effects mentor Rick BakerBehind-the-scenes footageImage galleryTrailers & TV spotsOriginal screenplay galleriesCreepshow 2: Pinfall, a Limited Edition booklet featuring the comic adaptation of the unfilmed Creepshow 2 segment “Pinfall” by artist Jason MayohIllustrated collector’s booklet featuring writing on the film by festival programmer Michael BlythReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Mike Saputo“Daybreakers“Ethan Hawke is having an incredible year with one of the most acclaimed new shows (“The Lowdown“), an upcoming drama for which he should be considered for an Oscar (“Blue Moon“), and a soon-to-be-hit horror sequel (“Black Phone 2“). One of the best actors of his generation, there was a time when he seemed to be struggling to figure out the next phase of his career, appearing in genre flicks like “Staten Island” or “What Doesn’t Kill You.” Even in this stretch of his filmography, Hawke distinguishes himself by working with interesting directors, including the Spierig brothers, who broke through with “Undead” in 2003 and would work with Hawke again on the fascinating “Predestination.” In between was the 2009 vampire flick “Daybreakers,” now given a 4K steelbook treatment with an excellent new cover and even new special features. The release also includes a commentary by the Spierigs and their short film “The Big Picture,” from 2000.Special Features:NEW Building the World of DaybreakersNEW Art and Craft: The Actors of DaybreakersNEW Gag ReelNEW Art Department and Lighting TestsNEW Costume, Hair, and Make-up TestsNEW First Subsider TestNEW Make-up Effects TapesNEW Stunt DepartmentNEW On the Set of DaybreakersMaking of DaybreakersThe Big Picture (The Spierig Brothers Short Film)Audio Commentary with Co-Directors Peter and Michael Spierig and Creature Designer Steve BoyleTheatrical TrailerPoster Art Gallery“Elio“The first ten minutes of “Elio” are a tender study of a grieving child who becomes so lonely that he wants an alien species to take him away from everything. It’s a reminder of how empathetically Pixar can handle this kind of material. Sadly, the rest of “Elio” is largely a different movie, an adventure story of a kid and his alien BFF saving the universe. While it remains largely inoffensive in a time when family entertainment from major studios can often be horrible, it squanders that early potential. And Pixar clearly saw the writing on the wall, burying this more than any movie they had made previously. Part of me wants to defend “Elio” because I dislike that Pixar has become a nostalgia factory that only supports its sequels. But even if we need more original Pixar ideas, we also need better ones than that.Special Features:Inside the Communiverse: The World and Characters of ElioOut of This World: An Astro Q&AAstronomic Art Class: Ooooo and GlordonExtraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun FactsGalactic Gag ReelDeleted Scenes“Flow” (Criterion)One of the most unexpected Oscar winners was this Latvian tale of a cat trying to survive a dystopian future with rising water levels. Rather than just give the critical darling the Janus Contemporaries treatment like they’ve been doing with a lot of recent arthouse hits, Criterion gives “Flow” the full boat of special features, including new interviews and a new commentary with director Gints Zilbalodis. As they’ve been doing often lately with new filmmakers, they include short films from early in his career, both with commentaries by the director. There is also a making-of documentary called “Dream Cat” about the making of the film. Everyone talks about the Oscar win (and nomination for International Feature), but here’s another cool piece of trivia: This is the most-viewed theatrical film in Latvian history, and has made over 50 million Euros worldwide on a budget that’s a fraction of that. People love “Flow.”Special Features:4K digital transfer, with 7.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack, approved by director Gints Zilbalodis4K digital master of Away (2019), Zilbalodis’s debut featureOne 4K UHD disc of Flow and Away and two Blu-rays with Flow, Away, and the special featuresNew audio commentary featuring ZilbalodisFull feature-length animaticNew interviews with Zilbalodis and cowriter-coproducer Matīss KažaDream Cat (2025), a making-of documentary produced for Latvian TelevisionAqua (2012) and Priorities (2014), short films by Zilbalodis, with new commentaries by the directorUnused-shot reel, with new commentary by ZilbalodisTrailers, TV spots, and proof-of-concept teasersEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing and English descriptive audioPLUS: An essay by critic Nicolas Rapold and collectible stickers“Friendship“Just as Tim Robinson’s brand of cringe humor is about to return to pop culture in HBO’s “The Chair Company,” A24 drops his acclaimed anti-buddy comedy in which the “I Think You Should Leave” star plays the most awkward guy in suburbia. It may be written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, but “Friendship” clearly channels Robinson’s sense of humor, and all of his fans should snag this A24 online shop exclusive. He plays Craig, a guy who becomes a bit too attached to the new guy in his neighborhood, a meteorologist played by the always-likable Paul Rudd. Robinson is all-in for this story of a friendship that approaches stalking, and A24 has given the future cult classic a solid release with a commentary and deleted scenes. One more thing: This movie wins the award for tagline of the year: “Men Shouldn’t Have Friends.”Special Features:Commentary with Writer-Director Andrew DeYoung, Director of Photography Andy Rydzewski, and Conner O’MalleyDeleted Scenes“Men Talking in the Dark” Extended Q&A with Eric Rahill, Paul Rudd, Tim Robinson, and Andrew DeYoungConner O’Malley Extended Garage SceneSix Collectible Postcards with Behind the Scenes Photography“The Good, The Bad, The Weird” (Arrow)This might be my favorite Arrow release of the year, and that’s a high bar to clear. 2008’s “The Good, the Bad, and the Weird” is a wonderfully gonzo Korean Western from the brilliant Kim Jee-woon, who also directed “A Tale of Two Sisters” and “I Saw the Devil,” two modern horror masterpieces that I’d love to see get the Arrow treatment too. “GBW” is a gorgeously shot film that centers on two of the best Korean actors of their generation: Song Kang-ho, of “Parasite” fame stateside, and Lee Byung-hun, of “Squid Game” and the upcoming “No Other Choice,” in which he may do his best work to date. They are just two parts of this creative, funny, thrilling film. Arrow pulls out all the stops, offering multiple versions of the movie, multiple audio commentaries, new interviews, and stunning artwork. Get this one.Special Features:DISC ONE – 4K BLU-RAY4K MASTER approved by director Kim Jee-woonDOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILMIncludes both the International and Korean versions of the film presented via seamless branchingDTS-HD MA 7.1 audio on both cuts of the filmOptional English subtitlesAudio commentary by film critic James Marsh and film critic and producer Pierce ConranArchival audio commentary of the International Cut by director Kim Jee-woon and actors Song Kang-ho, Lee Byung-hun, and Jung Woo-sungArchival audio commentary of the Korean Version by director Kim Jee-woon, cinematographer Lee Mogae, lighting director Oh Seung-chul, and art director Cho Hwa-sung (Korean Version)Introduction to the film by Kim Jee-woonDISC TWO – BLU-RAYCorralling Chaos in the Desert, an interview with director Kim Jee-woonDusty Dust-ups and Sweaty Saddles, an interview with martial arts coordinator Jung Doo-hongArchival making-of films and featurettesTrailer galleryImage galleryADDITIONAL CONTENTReversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael MarshPerfect bound collector’s book featuring writing by Darcy Paquet, Kyu Hyun Kim, Cho Jae-whee and Ariel SchudsonThree postcard-sized artcardsDouble-sided fold-out poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Nathanael Marsh“Hellbender” (Arrow)The Adams Family becomes a more essential part of the genre landscape every year. Their truly excellent “Mother of Flies” is currently making the fest circuit after lauded screenings at Fantasia and Fantastic Fest. Be sure to check it out when it drops early next year. Before then, pick up the latest Arrow edition of one of their works, 2021’s twisted “Hellbender.” Arrow turns this one into a study of the family that acts, writes, and directs together, not only allowing all four of them to do a new commentary but including a 2021 short film by Zelda called “Fort Worden,” and four music videos made for the band within the film (who also handle the music in the new one, by the way, because of course they do).Special Features:Brand new audio commentary with filmmakers Toby Poser, John Adams, Zelda Adams and Lulu AdamsFrom the Forest She Rises, a brand new video essay by filmmaker Jen HandorfBlack Magic Tricks, a featurette on the visual effects by VFX artist Trey LindsayBehind-the-scenes compilation footageFort Worden (2021), a short film by Zelda AdamsFour music videos: Hit and Run (2024), Drive (2021), Lovely (2021) and Black Sky (2020)Original trailerReversible sleeve featuring newly commissioned artwork by Beth Morris and original artwork by Sister HydeIllustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Natasha Ball and Kat Hughes“High & Low” (Criterion)One of Akira Kurosawa’s best films (and that’s truly saying something) was remade this year in Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” which takes the basic premise of the 1963 original and then truly turns it into a Lee film in the second half. It’s a great example of how to do a remake, blending both the original voice and your own. But this isn’t about Spike, as we’ll sadly probably never get a Blu-ray of that Apple TV+ original. This is about Akira, who shot this thriller about a man (Toshiro Mifune) who struggles when his chauffeur’s son is kidnapped after being mistaken for his own. Criterion has released this before, but has gone back and given it the 4K treatment, including archival material such as an interview with Mifune and a Toho Masterworks documentary about the making of this masterpiece.Special Features:New 4K digital restoration, with 4.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special featuresAudio commentary featuring Akira Kurosawa scholar Stephen PrinceDocumentary on the making of High and Low, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to CreateInterviews with actors Toshiro Mifune and Tsutomu YamazakiTrailers and teaserPLUS: An essay by critic Geoffrey O’Brien and an on-set account by Japanese-film scholar Donald Richie“Jurassic World Rebirth“It’s hard to believe we’ve now had more “World” movies than “Park” movies, as this is the fourth flick since the relaunch of the franchise based on the hit novel by Michael Crichton about people who resurrect dinosaurs. “Jurassic” feels like it becomes bigger every year with theme park rides, video games, Netflix cartoons, and more. But how about the movies? This is another bland CGI blockbuster, a story of a team that travels to a former dinosaur facility to extract some samples and gets caught up in dinosaur chaos again. While I appreciate the simplicity of the plot (it’s essentially the first movie in which scientists go in and need to get out), the overabundance of CGI strikes me as lifeless. None of it creates the same sense of wonder that we experienced from Spielberg’s original over three decades ago. You should know that this is an impressive Blu-ray, complete with alternate opening, deleted scenes, featurettes, and two commentaries. At a time when studios seem to be pulling away from physical media, kudos to Universal for producing this one so well.Special Features:ALTERNATE OPENINGDELETED SCENESRAPTORS – Featuring Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Luna Blaise and Audrina MirandaMUTADON ATTACK – Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, David Iacono, Rupert Friend, Luna Blaise and Audrina MirandaJURASSIC WORLD REBIRTH: HATCHING A NEW ERATHE WORLD EVOLVES – Journey into a reimagined Jurassic World with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali and the rest of the cast and filmmakers.OFF THE DEEP END – Dive into the thrilling ocean sequence and learn about the challenges of shooting on open water, the one-of-a-kind gimbal used to toss around the Essex and Mariposa, and the VFX wizardry that brought the Mosasaurus and Spinosaurs to life.TREKKING THROUGH THAILAND – Follow the cast and crew’s footsteps as they navigate the challenges of shooting in exotic jungles, beaches, and tall grass fields that become home to the Titanosaurs.REX IN THE RAPIDS – Brace for a T. rex encounter that’s different than anything experienced before with a nail-biting river chase recreated from Michael Crichton’s original Jurassic Park novel.DON’T LOOK DOWN – Soar into the Quetzalcoatlus sequence with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Bechir Sylvain as they train for and shoot their cliff rappelling scenes.MINI-MART MAYHEM – Go inside the heart-stopping third act of Jurassic World Rebirth and witness the process of crafting sets that allow the movie’s mutant dinosaurs to step out of nightmare-inspired designs and stop on an exhilarating rampage.GAG REELMEET DOLORES – Meet the animatronic Aquilops with an extraordinarily lifelike personality.MUNCHED: BECOMING DINO FOOD – Get a victim’s firsthand view inside the frightening jaws of deadly dinosaurs that munch, chomp, and chew their way into creating unforgettable death sequences.A DAY AT SKYWALKER SOUND – Actress Audrina Miranda guides a personal tour of Skywalker Sound in California to meet the audio editors, foley artists, and mixers who design the movie’s wide array of sounds.HUNTING FOR EASTER EGGS – Find out where to look for cleverly hidden Easter eggs that pay homage to everything from the first Jurassic Park film to other Steven Spielberg classics.FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, PRODUCTION DESIGNER JAMES CLYNE, AND FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JACK RAVENSCROFTFEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR GARETH EDWARDS, EDITOR JABEZ OLSSEN, AND VISUAL EFFECTS SUPERVISOR DAVID VICKERY“Lilo & Stitch“I don’t know what to say anymore about the live-action remakes of Disney and now DreamWorks titles that haven’t been said repeatedly by critics all over the world. Most of them are soulless echoes of the original, and it feels like people I talk to agree with their artistic vacuity, and yet they make a FORTUNE. This one made more than its source did in its entire run on its first weekend, ending up with over $1 billion worldwide. They’re already working on the sequel. Can we ensure that one doesn’t resemble a Disney+ original? Please? I’m begging.Special Features:Deleted Scenes‘Ohana Means Family: Making Lilo & Stitch – Learn how an animated classic becomes an instant live-action favorite. Explore the challenges of bringing Stitch into the real world, how the familiar images of the original were recreated, and join returning cast members on a set that embodies ‘ohana.Drawn to Life – Check out scenes from the animated original film alongside their live-action counterparts to see how these beloved key moments were faithfully recreated. And uncover some easter eggs along the way!Bloopers – Take a look at some of the fun mishaps on set with the cast and crew of Lilo & Stitch.Scenes with Stitch – Hear Stitch talk about some of his favorite scenes as he watches the movie play.“Materialists“Celine Song’s follow-up to her Oscar-nominated “Past Lives” is a smart movie that knows it’s smart. Sometimes, that intelligence is a drawback in scenes where characters played by Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal sometimes sound more like screenwriters’ creations than real people. As a matchmaker and the millionaire she personally matches with, both performers are engaging; however, the real MVP of the movie is Chris Evans, who delivers his most relaxed and genuine performance in years. He’s a bit miscast in that it’s hard to believe he’d struggle as much as he does into his mid-30s (he’s kind of a “unicorn” in a different way), but it’s so great to see him in something this naturally charismatic. As much as I love “Past Lives,” this is a bit of a step down, but it’s not the sophomore slump you may have heard. And, even with its flaws, I wish we saw more films like it.Special Features:Director Commentary with Celine Song“The Math of Modern Dating: Making Materialists” featuretteComposer Deep Dive with Japanese BreakfastSix Collectible Postcards with Behind the Scenes Photography“The Phoenician Scheme“Wes Anderson is the king of physical media this month with a fantastic box set from Criterion of his first 10 movies that I’ll cover separately later this week. Also recently released? His 12th film is this clever 2025 comedy about a man who reconciles with what matters in life after several attempts to kill him. While that might sound more melodramatic than Anderson typically attempts, this movie smartly weaves issues of religion and business into another Anderson diorama film, one of precise compositions and quirky characters. After how much I adored “Asteroid City,” I think this mid-life crisis Wes may make for one of the more interesting stretches of his career. Note: This is a bare-bones edition with an awful cover. Safe bet it’s a placeholder for an inevitable Criterion release in the next couple of years.Special Features:Behind THE PHOENICIAN SCHEMEThe CastThe AirplaneMarseille Bob’sZsa-zsa’s World“Superman“The highest-grossing superhero flick of the year is James Gunn’s launch for his vision of the DCU, a complete dismantling and restart for some of the most famous heroes in world history (with the possible exception of Matt Reeves’ “Batman” films, which appear to be progressing). Gunn does a few smart things with his take on the Man of Steel. One, he eschews the origin story everyone knows by heart and drops us into a Metropolis already reckoning with their alien hero. Two, and this is even more important, he discards the cynicism that has drowned so many recent DC films for a story of kindness. I think “Superman” is a tick overrated and not my favorite Gunn, but I like what it promises for the future of all the heroes now under the Gunn empire. The Blu-ray? It’s pretty slight for one of the biggest films of the year, failing to include a commentary or deleted scenes. However, it does have that rocking WB 4K video quality, which is the best of the major studios.Special Features:Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle – (5:32)Adventures in Making Superman Featurette (60:00)Icons Forever: Superman’s Enduring Legacy – Featurette (6:05)Lex Luthor: The Mind of a Master Villain – Featurette (5:18)Kryptunes: The Music of Superman – Featurette (6:31)Paws to Pixels: Krypto is Born – Featurette (5:54)Breaking News: The Daily Planet Returns – Featurette (5:23)The Ultimate Villain – Featurette (5:30)The Justice Gang – Featurette (10:37)A New Era: DC Takes Off – Featurette (4:53)“This is Spinal Tap” (Criterion)“Spinal Tap II” just hit theaters and was greeted largely with a shoulder shrug. The real news about everyone’s favorite ’80s rock stars is that they have joined the Criterion Collection with a new 4K special edition approved by Reiner himself and STUFFED with special features. There are three audio commentaries, including one that features the band members in character. Not enough? How about 89 minutes of deleted scenes? Does anyone remember the special “Spinal Tap: The Final Tour”? You can have that now, too. There are even interviews about the largely forgotten Back from the Dead, the band’s reunion album from 2009. It’s everything a Tap fan could ever want in one Blu-ray release.Special Features:New 4K digital restoration, supervised and approved by director Rob Reiner, with 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrackAlternate 2.0 uncompressed stereo soundtrackOne 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special featuresThree audio commentaries, featuring Reiner; actors Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer; producer Karen Murphy; editors Robert Leighton and Kent Beyda; and band members Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins, and Derek SmallsConversation between Reiner and actor Patton OswaltThe Cutting Room Floor, featuring ninety-eight minutes of outtakesSpinal Tap: The Final Tour (1982)Excerpts from The Return of Spinal Tap (1992)Interviews with the band for its 2009 Back from the Dead albumTrailers, media appearances, and music videosEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: An essay by critic Alex Pappademas