CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 08/05/26; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For ‘The Only Living Pickpocket In New York’, ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ & More
John Turturro in “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York” – Photo by JON PACK – © Courtesy of TIFF
Welcome back to another new edition of our weekly ‘CARA/ MPA Film Ratings Bulletin’ posts where we keep you informed on all of the newly announced MPA ratings and rating reasons every week courtesy of the official C.A.R.A. Rating Bulletin. This week’s new bulletin dated August 5, 2026 includes the official MPA ratings and rating reasons for ‘The Only Living Pickpocket In New York’, ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ and more. Continue below to check out images for this week’s entire new bulletin with all of the latest ratings. Continue reading “CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 08/05/26; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For ‘The Only Living Pickpocket In New York’, ‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’ & More”
Interview With The Vampire; Arrives On 4K UHD Blu-ray & Digital September 22, 2026 From Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has officially announced the 4K debut of ‘Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles’ directed by Neil Jordan and starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The film will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Digital beginning September 22, 2026. A Limited Edition Steelbook will also be available in addition to the standard packaging. Full details including bonus content listings below. Continue reading “Interview With The Vampire; Arrives On 4K UHD Blu-ray & Digital September 22, 2026 From Warner Bros”
‘Repo The Genetic Opera’ Arrives On 4K UHD Steelbook October 13, 2026 From Lionsgate Limited
Lionsgate Limited has announced the 4K debut of the cult classic ‘Repo the Genetic Opera’ directed by Darren Lynn Bousman. The film will be available to own in a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook release with Dolby Vision + Atmos on October 13, 2026 which will be available to purchase exclusively from Lionsgate Limited. Continue reading “‘Repo The Genetic Opera’ Arrives On 4K UHD Steelbook October 13, 2026 From Lionsgate Limited”
Minions And Monsters; Arrives On Digital August 11 & On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD September 8, 2026 From Illumination – Universal
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment and Illumination have announced their home entertainment releases for ‘Minions and Monsters’. The new animated movie will debut early on Digital August 11, followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD releases on September 8, 2026. Continue reading “Minions And Monsters; Arrives On Digital August 11 & On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD September 8, 2026 From Illumination – Universal”
Hostel: Parts I & II; Available In A 20th Anniversary 4K UHD Steelbook Collection October 13, 2026 From Scream Factory
Scream Factory, Radial Entertainment and Shout! Studios have revealed that they will release a 4K Steelbook set of the first 2 ‘Hostel’ films’. The 5-disc ‘Hostel Parts 1 and 2’ 4K Ultra HD Steelbook Collection will be available to own beginning October 13, 2026 and will feature the unrated cuts of both films with Dolby Vision. Full details including bonus content listings below. Continue reading “Hostel: Parts I & II; Available In A 20th Anniversary 4K UHD Steelbook Collection October 13, 2026 From Scream Factory”
[Blu-Ray Review] Is God Is; Now Available From MGM – Alliance
Is God Is [Blu-Ray]
Director: Aleshea Harris
Cast: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe
Release Date: July 28, 2026
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7/10
Synopsis:
The story follows Racine (Kara Young) and Anaia (Mallori Johnson), twin sisters with disfiguring burns. The sisters’ world is upended when the mother (Vivica A. Fox) they believed long dead summons them to her bedside and reveals that their father (Sterling K. Brown) is responsible for her bedridden state as well as their scars. When she orders them to kill him for what he did, the sisters must decide whether to seek vengeance or find mercy. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Is God Is; Now Available From MGM – Alliance”
CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 07/29/26; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For ‘Other Mommy’, ‘The Uprising’, ‘The Fix’ & More
Jessica Chastain in “Other Mommy” (2026) Photo Credit: Universal Pictures – © 2026 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved
Welcome back to another new installment of our weekly ‘CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin’ posts where we continue to keep you updated with all of the newly confirmed MPA ratings and rating reasons each week courtesy of the official C.A.R.A. Rating Bulletin. This week’s new bulletin which is dated July 29, 2026 features the official MPA ratings and rating reasons for ‘Other Mommy’, ‘The Uprising’, ‘The Fix’ and more. Continue below to view images for this week’s entire new bulletin with all of the newly announced ratings. Continue reading “CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 07/29/26; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For ‘Other Mommy’, ‘The Uprising’, ‘The Fix’ & More”
[4K Ultra HD Review] Mortal Kombat II; Now Available From Warner Bros
Mortal Kombat II [4K Ultra HD]
Director: Simon McQuoid
Cast: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee
Release Date: July 28, 2026
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10
Synopsis:
In this follow-up to the explosive 2021 cinematic adventure, the fan-favorite champions – now backed by Johnny Cage himself – face off in a final, lawless tournament to end the reign of Shao Kahn, a tyrant who threatens the very existence of Earthrealm and its defenders. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Mortal Kombat II; Now Available From Warner Bros”
Evil Dead Burn; Arrives On Digital August 4 & On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD September 22, 2026 From Warner Bros
Warner Bros. has announced their home entertainment releases for ‘Evil Dead Burn’. The latest installment in the horror franchise directed by Sébastien Vaniček will be available at home on Digital in the US on August 4, followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD releases on September 22, 2026. Full details including bonus content listings and more below. Continue reading “Evil Dead Burn; Arrives On Digital August 4 & On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD September 22, 2026 From Warner Bros”
Memoirs Of A Geisha; Arrives On 4K UHD November 10, 2026 From Sony
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced a 4K release of ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ directed by Rob Marshall. The film will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD November 10, 2026. Continue reading “Memoirs Of A Geisha; Arrives On 4K UHD November 10, 2026 From Sony”
Masters Of The Universe; The New Movie Arrives On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD October 20, 2026 From MGM – Alliance
Amazon MGM Studios and Alliance Entertainment have announced their physical releases for the new live-action ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie directed by Travis Knight. The film will arrive home on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on October 20, 2026. A 4K UHD Steelbook release will also be available as an Amazon exclusive. Continue reading “Masters Of The Universe; The New Movie Arrives On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD October 20, 2026 From MGM – Alliance”
[Blu-Ray Review] The Paper: Season One; Available July 28, 2026 From Universal
The Paper: Season One [Blu-Ray]
Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei
Release Date: July 28, 2026
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Release Rating: 7/10
Synopsis:
Emmy® Award-winning° executive producers Greg Daniels and Michael Koman return to the universe of The Office with the new hit mockumentary series, The Paper. The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch now focuses their cameras on a declining Midwestern newspaper whose newly arrived editor-in-chief Ned Sampson sets out to restore the once-heralded Toledo Truth Teller back to its former glory. Follow the daily lives and struggles of dreamers in love with journalism as they face urgent deadlines, tight budgets and everyday chaos in The Paper. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Paper: Season One; Available July 28, 2026 From Universal”
Leviticus; Arrives On Digital July 28 & On Blu-ray & DVD September 8, 2026 From NEON – Decal
NEON and Decal Releasing have announced their home entertainment releases for ‘Leviticus’ written and directed by Adrian Chiarella. The movie will arrive on Digital July 28, followed by the Blu-ray and DVD releases on September 8, 2026. While the news release sent over notes a 4K/Blu-ray combo pack release, the artwork and other details available imply that’s not the case and available physical options appear to be Blu-ray and DVD. We’ve reached out for confirmation and will update the post with any clarification provided. We’ve left the original announcement in tact for now below. Continue reading “Leviticus; Arrives On Digital July 28 & On Blu-ray & DVD September 8, 2026 From NEON – Decal”
Supergirl; Arrives On Digital July 28 & On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD September 8, 2026 From DC Studios – Warner Bros
Warner Bros. and DC Studios have announced their home entertainment releases for the new ‘Supergirl’ movie directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock. The film will arrive home on Digital starting July 28, followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD releases on September 8, 2026. Continue reading “Supergirl; Arrives On Digital July 28 & On 4K UHD, Blu-ray & DVD September 8, 2026 From DC Studios – Warner Bros”
[4K Ultra HD Review] Normal; Now Available From Magnolia
Normal (2025) [4K Ultra HD]
Director: Ben Wheatley
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler, Lena Headey
Release Date: July 14, 2026
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10
Synopsis:
For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality’s tranquil pace, a dark secret is inadvertently exposed, and Ulysses soon discovers that the town is anything but its namesake. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Normal; Now Available From Magnolia”
Marshals Season 1; Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD August 25, 2026 From Paramount
Paramount Home Entertainment has officially announced their physical releases for ‘Marshals: Season One’. The debut season of the ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff series will be available to own on Blu-ray and DVD August 25, 2026. Continue reading “Marshals Season 1; Arrives On Blu-ray & DVD August 25, 2026 From Paramount”
CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 07/22/26; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’, ‘The Rivals Of Amziah King’ & More
Lin Shaye and Amelia Eve in “Insidious: Out of the Further” (2026) – © Sony Pictures
Welcome back everyone to another new installment of our weekly ‘CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin’ posts where we continue to keep you informed on all of the newly announced MPA ratings and rating reasons unveiled each week courtesy of the official C.A.R.A. Rating Bulletin. The new bulletin dated July 22, 2026 includes the official MPA ratings and rating reasons for ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’, ‘The Rivals Of Amziah King’ and more. Continue below to check out images for this week’s entire new bulletin with all of the latest ratings. Continue reading “CARA/MPA Film Ratings Bulletin 07/22/26; MPA Ratings & Rating Reasons For ‘Insidious: Out Of The Further’, ‘The Rivals Of Amziah King’ & More”
[4K Ultra HD Review] Michael; Now Available From Lionsgate
![[4K Ultra HD Review] Michael; Now Available From Lionsgate 7](https://i0.wp.com/screen-connections.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Michael.2026-4K.Ultra_.HD_.Cover_.jpg?resize=239%2C300&ssl=1 "[4K Ultra HD Review] Michael; Now Available From Lionsgate 41")
Michael (2026) [4K Ultra HD]
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo
Release Date: July 14, 2026
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10
Synopsis:
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of The Jackson 5, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] Michael; Now Available From Lionsgate”