7 New 4K Blu-rays from August 2026 to Add to Your Collection
TechRadar's August 2026 Blu-ray Bounty tests seven new 4K discs, including Project Hail Mary and Michael, praising their video and audio quality.
Project Hail Mary, from Amazon MGM, is based on Andy Weir's novel and stars Ryan Gosling as a teacher who wakes up on a spaceship with no memory of his mission. The disc impressed with deep black levels, accurate colors thanks to Dolby Vision, and a Dolby Atmos soundtrack with clear surround effects and solid bass.
Michael, a biopic about Michael Jackson released by Universal Pictures, stars Jaafar Jackson as the singer. The reviewer highlighted the Dolby Atmos mix during concert and recording scenes, praising the balance between vocals, instruments, and crowd noise. The picture was described as crisp and polished with vibrant yet lifelike colors.
Troy, released by Arrow Video, is a 4K restoration of the 2004 film. The reviewer noted lifelike textures, intricate detail in armor and weapons, and bold colors in landscapes and costumes.
Other discs tested in the roundup were not described in the provided excerpt, but the article continues the monthly series where the reviewer evaluates only technical quality, not the movies themselves. The July 2026 edition covered The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, To Live and Die in L.A., Alice in Wonderland (1951), and Hairspray (1988).