The Two Jakes 4K Blu-ray Releases August 26 from Kino Lorber

The Two Jakes (1990), directed by and starring Jack Nicholson, arrives on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray from Kino Lorber on August 26. This sequel to Chinatown unfolds an atmospheric noir mystery set in post-war 1948 Los Angeles, where private eye Jake Gittes investigates a murder linked to oil interests and his own past.

The release includes a new 4K restoration scanned from the original camera negative, presented in Dolby Vision HDR. Audio options feature a 5.1 surround mix alongside lossless stereo 2.0 tracks, with optional English subtitles.

The package consists of two discs: The first disc is the 4K Blu-ray with the restoration and a new audio commentary by mystery writer and filmmaker Max Allan Collins, joined by film historian Heath Holland. The second disc is a standard Blu-ray containing the same restored film alongside the commentary and a range of new bonus materials.

Special features on the Blu-ray include a newly recorded interview with actor David Keith titled Flying High with Jack (9:06), an interview with editor Anne Goursaud called Time Changes Things - Editing The Two Jakes (18:37), and an 18-minute Jack on Jake interview with Jack Nicholson. The theatrical trailer is also included.

This Kino Lorber release offers a detailed and well-curated presentation aimed at collectors and aficionados of classic noir cinema, preserving the intricate storytelling and performances of the film.

Release Contents:

• New 4K Restoration: Scan from the original camera negative presented in Dolby Vision HDR.
• Audio Commentary: Max Allan Collins and Heath Holland.
• Flying High with Jack: Interview with David Keith (9:06).
• Time Changes Things - Editing The Two Jakes: Interview with Anne Goursaud (18:37).
• Jack on Jake: Jack Nicholson interview (18:20).
• Theatrical Trailer (3:09).

Release Date: August 26, 2025