Hard Boiled has a Deluxe Edition 4K Blu-ray Arriving November 4 from Shout Factory

Hard Boiled directed by John Woo is getting a 3-disc Deluxe Edition 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on November 4, 2025 from Shout Factory. It's being released as part of Shout’s Hong Kong Cinema Classics line (Spine #17).

The story follows a tough cop (Chow Yun-fat) who partners up with an undercover agent (Tony Leung), to dismantle a violent crime syndicate. The film is renowned for its stylized gunplay, explosive set pieces, and balletic violence, all crafted with meticulous precision. Woo’s blend of dramatic depth and choreographed action sequences creates an emotionally charged experience that captures the intensity and flair of Hong Kong action cinema.

This 3-disc Deluxe Edition features a new 4K scan from the original camera negative, presented in Dolby Vision and HDR10, with Cantonese and English DTS-HD Master Audio Mono options and newly translated English subtitles. The release includes both the 4K UHD and a standard Blu-ray of the feature, along with a separate Blu-ray bonus disc.

Special features include three audio commentaries, including two new tracks with director John Woo and film historian Frank Djeng, plus the previously released Criterion commentary featuring Woo, producer Terence Chang, Roger Avary, and Dave Kehr. The third disc is solely for extras and features a plethora of interviews, plus deleted scenes, trailers an image gallery and a 52-page booklet to top it off.

An exclusive 18” x 24” rolled poster featuring newly commissioned artwork is available when you order through the Shout Factory website.

Release Contents:

• NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative (Disc One — 4K UHD): Feature film presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR-10 compatible) with Cantonese and English DTS-HD MA Mono and new English subtitles.
• Feature Film (Disc Two — Blu-ray): Blu-ray edition of the feature with the new 4K scan and audio options.
• NEW Audio Commentary — John Woo & Drew Tayler: Newly recorded commentary with the director and film journalist.
• NEW Audio Commentary — Frank Djeng: Newly recorded commentary with film historian Frank Djeng.
• Audio Commentary — John Woo, Terence Chang, Roger Avary & Dave Kehr: Commentary recorded by The Criterion Collection.
• "Violent Night" — An Interview With Director John Woo: New interview featurette.
• "Boiling Over" — An Interview With Actor Anthony Wong: New interview featurette.
• "No Time For Failure" — An Interview With Producer Terence Chang: New interview featurette.
• "Hard To Resist" — An Interview With Screenwriter Gordon Chan: New interview featurette.
• "Boiled to Perfection" — An Interview With Screenwriter Chung Hang Ku: New interview featurette.
• "Body Count Blues" — An Interview With Composer Michael Gibbs: New interview featurette.
• "Hong Kong Confidential" — Inside Hard Boiled With Author Grady Hendrix: New interview featurette.
• "Gun-Fu Fever" — An Interview With Author Leon Hunt: New interview featurette.
• "Chewing The Fat" — An Interview Academic With Lin Feng: New interview featurette.
• Deleted And Extended Scenes: Restored/assembled outtakes and extensions.
• Trailers: Theatrical trailers.
• Image Gallery: Stills and promotional imagery.

Release Date: November 4, 2025