Get ready to have your holiday season haunted—Black Phone 2 is coming to 4K Blu-ray just in time to turn your Christmas stockings a shade of crimson. But here’s where it gets controversial: while the film’s global box office is already chillingly impressive at $105 million, Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is betting big on its home release, packing it with enough bonus features to keep even the most die-hard fans of The Grabber up all night. And this is the part most people miss—the 4K disc isn’t just a rehash; it’s a 100GB masterpiece, ensuring the high dynamic range master has room to shine without the compression compromises often seen in smaller-capacity releases. So, is this the ultimate way to experience the horror, or just another cash grab? You decide.
Releasing on December 23, Black Phone 2 will be presented in its theatrical 2.39:1 aspect ratio, likely sourced from the 4K digital intermediate used for its cinematic debut. Bold prediction: If the first film’s Dolby Vision treatment is anything to go by, the sequel will follow suit—though Universal’s press release keeps us guessing. Audio-wise, Dolby Atmos is confirmed for the English track, with French Canadian and Latin American Spanish options in Dolby Digital Plus 7.1. But let’s talk extras—because this is where it gets juicy.
Director, co-writer, and producer Scott Derickson leads with a feature-length commentary, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Nearly 40 minutes of additional content includes seven deleted scenes (like Gwen and Ernesto’s library chat and a chilling chapel conversation between Mustang and Gwen), plus featurettes that dive into the cast’s creative process, the film’s technical wizardry, and its eerie set design. Thought-provoking question: With so much behind-the-scenes magic, does this release elevate Black Phone 2 from a great film to a must-own collector’s item? Let us know in the comments.
For those keeping score, Universal’s commitment to quality here is undeniable—but will it be enough to satisfy fans craving more from The Grabber’s twisted universe? Only time will tell. Until then, mark your calendars for December 23 and prepare to dial into the darkness.
