20th Century Studios has announced the 4K debut of ‘Dead Poets Society’. The classic 1989 film directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision and Atmos beginning September 29, 2026.

When charismatic English professor John Keating arrives at a strict prep school, his unconventional teaching methods breathe new life into a curriculum steeped in tradition. But Keating soon finds he has drawn the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school.

 

Product Specifications

Release Dates

Digital: September 29, 2026

Physical: September 29, 2026

 

Product SKUs

Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD

Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code

 

Feature Run Time

129 minutes

 

Rating

PG

 

Disc Size

4K UHD: 66GB

Blu-ray: 50GB

 

Aspect Ratio

Digital: 1.85

Physical: 1.85:1

 

Audio

4K: English Dolby Atmos, 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French French 5.1 DTS-HDHR Language Tracks

Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.0 Dolby Digital Language Tracks

Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1, and 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 2.0 Dolby Digital

 

Subtitles

4K: English SDH, Spanish and French

Blu-ray: English SDH and French

Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms)

 

Bonus Features (Reuse of existing bonus; Physical Only)

Dead Poets: A Look Back

Raw Takes

Master of Sound: Alan Splet

Cinematography Master Class

Theatrical Trailer

Audio Commentary

 

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer