The best Prime Day deals you can still grab on Verge-favorite 4K Blu-rays
Here at The Verge, we love physical media, and we know many of you do as well. That's why it's our duty to share the news that many great 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray movies, TV shows, and box sets are on sale for Prime Day. Amazon is currently offering a ton of great Blu-ray deals (including a buy two, get one free" deal), but if you'd rather shop elsewhere, other retailers have an excellent selection of deals, too. Now until tonight at 12AM ET, for example, Target is running a buy two, get one free" promo. Barnes & Noble, meanwhile, is hosting a big sale on Criterion Collection classics through July 27th.
One thing to note - and you may already be aware of this - is that you need a 4K Blu-ray player to play 4K Blu-rays. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can both serve as a basic option, but we thought you'd like to know that Panasonic's solid UB420-K 4k Blu-ray player is also down to $235.99 (normally $250) at Amazon when you clip the coupon for an additional $5.03 off.
Lord of the Rings TrilogyIt's tough to beat the value of getting all three LOTR films in 4K (both the theatrical and extended cuts) in a single set for under $100. Plus, each film is presented in Dolby Vision HDR with Atmos.
Where to Buy:Dark Knight TrilogyYou can get all three of Christopher Nolan's Batman movies for $40 off for Prime Day. The nine-disc 4K set will put speaker systems to the test with plenty of Hans Zimmer's signature bwaaaaaah" sounds.
Where to Buy:Smile 2The 4K version of 2024's sleeper hit is presented in Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos sound. It includes director commentary, deleted scenes, and plenty of creepy smiles.
Where to Buy:Event HorizonEveryone's favorite interstellar horror film from 97 got the 4K Dolby Vision treatment. It includes a commentary by director Paul W.S. Anderson, a making of" documentary, and more.
Where to Buy:Arcane: League of Legends season one steelbookArcane, the incredible animated series based on the League of Legends franchise, has jumped from Netflix onto this three-disc 4K Blu-ray set. You'll also get a making of" featurette, as well as scene breakdowns.
Where to Buy:Avatar & Legend of Korra Complete Series CollectionYou can now buy both acclaimed Nickelodeon series in one collection, each presented in 1080p. The set includes several bonus features as well, such as audio commentaries for The Legend of Korra.
Where to Buy:ParasiteThis 4K version of Parasite is available in HDR10 and HDR10 Plus formats. More importantly, the included Q&A with director Bong Joon Ho is in 4K, too.
Where to Buy:Kill Bill: Vol 1The 4K version of Quentin Tarantino's 2003 revenge epic features Dolby Vision HDR and a making of" featurette, along with other bonus content.
Where to Buy:Twin Peaks: Z to ATwin Peaks: Z to A includes all three seasons of David Lynch's surreal crime drama. All episodes are presented in 1080p, except for the pilot and part eight of season three, which are in 4K. You also get a host of bonus features.
Where to Buy:Godzilla Minus OneThe 2023 film is presented here in glorious 4K, with visual effects so impressive that the film earned an Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards.
Where to Buy:The SubstanceIf you've never seen The Substance, get ready for some of the most intense body horror imaginable. Nothing will prepare you for the twists... or for how good this flick is.
Where to Buy:Some other great Blu-ray recs- One of the best cartoons ever made isBatman: The Animated Series. It dominated TVs and store shelves in the 90s, and now you can own all 109 episodes (but not the greatMask of the Phantasmfilm) across 12 discs in thisBatman: The Animated SeriesBlu-ray collectionfor just $29.99 (usually $50).
- Robert Egger's revamped version of Nosferatu is available on 4K Blu-ray for $14.99 (about $25 off) at Amazon. The title is dripping with style, and it effectively brings together elements from the original 1922 film and Bram Stoker'sDraculanovel to great effect. Read our review.
- The 4K Blu-ray version of The Wild Robotis a steal now that it's down to $13.99 ($16 off) atAmazon. The gorgeously animated film is a bit of a tear-jerker, with an all-star voice cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, Lupita Nyong'o, Ving Rhames, and more.
- The Wireis one of the few HBO gems from its cable-only era that's still considered must-watch TV. Thankfully, you can - and should - pick up the complete series on Blu-ray while it's down to $49.99 ($51 off) atAmazon, which is about $30 less than its usual price. Just note that this collection is in 16:9 aspect ratio, while the show initially aired in 4:3.
- BBC'sOrphan Blackput the inimitable Tatiana Maslany on the map. She plays multiple roles with ease in this multi-season sci-fi show that's about clones and cons. The Blu-ray set is available atAmazonright now for $22.99 ($42 off), which marks its lowest price to date.
- Furiosa: Mad Max Sagais available on 4K Blu-ray atAmazon for $12.99 ($21 off). The prequel toMad Max: Fury Roadis no less explosive as it dives into Furiosa's backstory. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.Read our review.
- The 4K Blu-ray version of Akira is on sale for $16.49 ($13 off) at Amazon, which is the best price we've seen since January. Set in a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, the 1998 classic follows a teenage biker who gains psychic powers after an accident, leading to a conflict that threatens the city and its military. It remains one of the most influential anime films despite its age, and has played a key role in defining the cyberpunk genre and expanding anime to a global audience.
Update, July 11: Updated to reflect current pricing / availability and a new deal for Akira.