Get ready to have your holiday season haunted—Black Phone 2 is coming to 4K Blu-ray just in time to turn your Christmas stockings a shade of crimson. But here’s where it gets controversial: while the film’s global box office haul of $105 million proves its chilling appeal, some fans are already debating whether the home release will live up to the theatrical experience. Universal Pictures Home Entertainment thinks so, and they’re pulling out all the stops to prove it. The 4K Blu-ray, dropping on December 23, isn’t just a disc—it’s a treasure trove for horror enthusiasts, packed with hours of bonus features and technical upgrades that promise to make your home theater scream (in a good way).
First, let’s talk specs. Despite the film’s relatively short runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes, Universal is delivering the 4K high dynamic range master on a spacious 100GB disc. And this is the part most people miss: this extra storage isn’t just for show—it ensures the video quality remains pristine, avoiding the compression issues that can plague lesser releases. Given Universal’s track record, there’s little reason to doubt they’ll nail it. The film will also retain its theatrical 2.39:1 aspect ratio, with the 4K image likely sourced from the 4K digital intermediate used in theaters (originally captured in a jaw-dropping 5.8K resolution using Sony’s Venice 2 camera). While Universal hasn’t confirmed the HDR formats, the first film’s Dolby Vision treatment makes it a safe bet for the sequel.
Audio-wise, the 4K Blu-ray is no slouch. The English-language track will feature Dolby Atmos, while French Canadian and Latin American Spanish tracks will be available in Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. But the real treat? The bonus features. Director, co-writer, and producer Scott Derickson leads with a feature-length commentary, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Nearly 40 minutes of additional content includes seven deleted scenes (like Gwen and Ernesto’s library chat and a chilling moment where Gwen prays), behind-the-scenes featurettes like Dialed In: The Cast of Black Phone 2, and deep dives into the film’s creative process, from stunt work to set design.
Here’s the bold question: With such a packed release, is Black Phone 2’s 4K Blu-ray the ultimate way to experience this horror sequel, or will purists argue that nothing beats the theatrical thrill? Let us know in the comments—and mark your calendars for December 23, because this release is shaping up to be a must-have for fans of The Grabber and horror aficionados alike.
