Master and Commander gets a Beautiful 4K UHD SteelBook on August 5
20th Century Studios releases Peter Weir’s Napoleonic epic on 4K UHD and Blu-ray with a new restoration and Dolby Atmos.
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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray August 5, presented by 20th Century Studios. Directed by Peter Weir, the film stars Russell Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany as ship’s doctor and naturalist Stephen Maturin. Adapted from Patrick O’Brian’s acclaimed novel, it’s set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the HMS Surprise as it pursues a formidable enemy vessel across two oceans.
This release features a newly restored 4K transfer from the original elements, presented with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. The set includes a 100GB 4K UHD disc paired with a 50GB Blu-ray disc, offering multiple language options including English Atmos and descriptive audio, as well as Spanish/French tracks and subtitles.
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray August 5, presented by 20th Century Studios. Directed by Peter Weir, the film stars Russell Crowe as Captain Jack Aubrey and Paul Bettany as ship’s doctor and naturalist Stephen Maturin. Adapted from Patrick O’Brian’s acclaimed novel, it’s set during the Napoleonic Wars and follows the HMS Surprise as it pursues a formidable enemy vessel across two oceans.
This release features a newly restored 4K transfer from the original elements, presented with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio. The set includes a 100GB 4K UHD disc paired with a 50GB Blu-ray disc, offering multiple language options including English Atmos and descriptive audio, as well as Spanish/French tracks and subtitles.
Housed in an incredible SteelBook with nautical-themed artwork. The exterior features a detailed Captain Aubrey illustration and a compass rose on the back, while the interior shows an ocean scene with Crowe against stormy seas.
Master and Commander earned 10 Academy Award nominations, taking home Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing. Ahead of the home release, a special one-night only 4K theatrical screening will take place on August 1 at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre as part of Beyond Fest.
- Bonus content to be announced
Release Date: August 5, 2025
Housed in an incredible SteelBook with nautical-themed artwork. The exterior features a detailed Captain Aubrey illustration and a compass rose on the back, while the interior shows an ocean scene with Crowe against stormy seas.
Master and Commander earned 10 Academy Award nominations, taking home Oscars for Best Cinematography and Best Sound Editing. Ahead of the home release, a special one-night only 4K theatrical screening will take place on August 1 at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre as part of Beyond Fest.
- Bonus content to be announced
Release Date: August 5, 2025
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