20th Century Studios Home Entertainment has officially announced that they will release ‘Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World’ starring Russell Crowe on 4K UHD. The film will arrive home in a Collectible 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release on August 5, 2025 featuring the film newly restored and remastered with Dolby Vision and Atmos.

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MASTER AND COMMANDER: THE FAR SIDE OF THE WORLD
SETS SAIL ON 4K ULTRA HD™ FOR THE FIRST TIME

Peter Weir’s Academy Award®-Winning Naval Epic Arrives August 5 in
Stunning 4K Ultra HD for the First Time Ever on Digital and Blu-ray Disc

BURBANK, CA (July 16, 2025) – The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men! Peter Weir’s high-seas masterpiece set during the Napoleonic Wars, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, sets sail for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray Disc August 5.

Adapted from the tenth novel in Patrick O’Brian’s legendary ‘Aubrey/Maturin’ series, the film stars Russell Crowe as Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, the Royal Navy’s most daring and battle-tested commander, and Paul Bettany as his close friend, ship’s surgeon, and naturalist Stephen Maturin. When HMS Surprise is ambushed by a superior enemy vessel, Aubrey must confront the brutal challenges of war, the unforgiving sea, and the limits of leadership. With his ship damaged and crew wounded, he sets off on a relentless pursuit across two oceans – facing a choice between duty and loyalty, and a mission that could alter the fate of nations or destroy them all.

Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World won for Best Cinematography (Russell Boyd) and Best Sound Editing (Richard King).

Newly restored and remastered from the original elements, this stunning 4K release is presented with Dolby Vision® HDR and Atmos® audio, delivering breathtaking picture and immersive sound offering fans the definitive home viewing experience of the acclaimed epic.

The Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release is housed in a collectible two-disc SteelBook® set, featuring striking, navy-and-gold nautical artwork that reflects the film’s epic scale and maritime themes. The exterior showcases a richly detailed compass rose and a bold illustration of Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, while the interior reveals a sweeping ocean vista with Russell Crowe poised against stormy seas – offering fans the ultimate collector’s edition.

In addition, 20th Century Studios will present a special one-night-only 4K theatrical presentation of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World on Friday, August 1, as part of Beyond Fest at the iconic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA. This exclusive event offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite epic on the big screen as it was meant to be seen.

Film Synopsis
When a sudden attack by a French warship inflicts casualties and severe damage upon his vessel, Captain ‘Lucky’ Jack Aubrey of the British Royal Navy is torn between duty and friendship as he embarks on a thrilling, high‑stakes chase across two oceans to intercept and capture the enemy at any cost.

 

Product Specifications

 

Release Date

Digital: August 5, 2025

Physical: August 5, 2025

 

Product SKUs

Digital: 4K UHD

Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code (Steelbook)

 

Feature Run Time

Approx. 138 Minutes

 

Rating

PG-13

 

Aspect Ratio

Physical: 2:40:1

 

Disc Size

4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB

Blu-ray: 50GB

 

Audio

4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French 5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks

Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Language Tracks

 

Subtitles

4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Blu-ray: English SDH and Spanish Subtitles