Arrow Video Announces Action-Packed August 2026 Slate

Arrow Video is bringing some serious heat to physical media collectors this August, delivering a massive wave of 4K UHD upgrades and high-definition debuts. For those chasing reference-quality video and audio, this month’s lineup is heavily focused on fresh 4K restorations sourced directly from original camera negatives, complete with Dolby Vision grading and lossless audio tracks.

Here is the full breakdown of what to expect from Arrow Video this August.

The People vs. Larry Flynt (August 4)

Director Miloš Forman’s Academy Award-nominated biopic makes its global 4K UHD debut. Following the rise of the Hustler magazine founder (Woody Harrelson) and his fierce First Amendment legal battles alongside his attorney (Edward Norton) and wife (Courtney Love), this 30th Anniversary Edition is loaded with both archival and newly commissioned extras.

• Format: 4K UHD
• A/V Presentation: Brand new 4K (2160p) restoration from the original 35mm negative. Graded in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with original lossless stereo and a DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround option.
• Key Features: Brand new interviews with Woody Harrelson and screenwriters Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, archival audio commentaries, deleted scenes with commentary, and a collectors’ booklet.

Ju-On: The Grudge (August 11)

Takashi Shimizu’s defining J-Horror classic arrives to terrify a new generation in ultra-high definition. Following social worker Rika (Megumi Okina) as she uncovers a deadly curse bound to the Tokunaga family home, this Limited Edition release gives the atmosphere-heavy film the premium technical treatment it deserves.

• Format: 4K UHD
• A/V Presentation: Brand new 4K (2160p) restoration from the original camera negative by Arrow Films. Graded in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) with original DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio, plus an alternate English dub track.
• Key Features: Introduction by Takashi Shimizu, two audio commentaries (featuring Sam Raimi), an exploration of the cultural forces that shaped the series, behind-the-scenes footage, and deleted scenes.

Troy (August 18)

Arriving just in time for Christopher Nolan’s upcoming theatrical release of The Odyssey, Wolfgang Petersen’s sweeping historical epic gets a massive definitive release. Adapting Homer’s The Iliad, the film features a massive ensemble cast including Brad Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom, and Brian Cox. Crucially for collectors, Arrow is delivering both cuts of the film in full 4K.

• Format: 4K UHD (Standard Blu-ray also available)
• A/V Presentation: Brand new 4K (2160p) remasters of both the Director’s Cut and Theatrical Cut from the original 35mm camera negative. Both cuts feature Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) and lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio.
• Key Features: Archival picture-in-picture commentary, behind-the-scenes featurettes, an introduction to the Greek Gods, and an archival introduction by Wolfgang Petersen.

Shogun’s Ninja (August 25)

This hyperviolent Japanese martial arts cult sensation marks the first starring role for Hiroyuki Sanada (Shogun, John Wick: Chapter 4), acting alongside the legendary Sonny Chiba. Set during Japan’s Warring States era, it’s packed with treetop ninja battles and practical stunt work orchestrated by Chiba’s Japan Action Club.

• Format: Blu-ray
• A/V Presentation: High Definition (1080p) presentation with original lossless mono Japanese and English-dubbed mono audio.
• Key Features: Brand new audio commentary by Asian cinema expert Chris Poggiali, a new interview with Japanese cinema expert Clément Rauger, and a collectors’ booklet.

Identity (August 25)

James Mangold’s intense Agatha Christie-style whodunit wraps up the month. Ten strangers—including John Cusack, Ray Liotta, and Amanda Peet—find themselves stranded at a remote Nevada motel during a brutal storm, only to be picked off one by one.

• Format: 4K UHD
• A/V Presentation: 4K (2160p) presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) featuring both the Theatrical and Extended Cuts. Backed by original lossless DTS-HD MA 5.1 audio.
• Key Features: Archival audio commentaries by James Mangold and screenwriter Michael Cooney, a brand new interview with actor Pruitt Taylor Vince and producer Cathy Konrad, storyboard comparisons, and deleted scenes.

Which of these titles are you most excited to add to your collection, and what other films are you hoping to see Arrow Video tackle next?