The home entertainment landscape is set for a significant surge on September 9, 2025, with a diverse array of new movie and TV releases hitting shelves and digital platforms. This highly anticipated date brings everything from major franchise installments and animated adventures to acclaimed horror and celebrated television seasons, offering consumers a wealth of options.
Blockbuster Franchises Make Their Mark
Fans of epic dinosaur adventures will welcome the arrival of “Jurassic World Rebirth” on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD discs from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. This seventh installment in the beloved franchise follows a covert extraction team on a perilous mission to a research facility to secure dinosaur DNA for a groundbreaking medical treatment. Starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali, the film has already proven its box office appeal, grossing over $861 million globally. The 4K UHD release promises a premium viewing experience with detailed visuals and immersive audio, alongside over an hour of bonus content, including deleted scenes and making-of documentaries.
Adding to the animated big-screen-to-home entertainment transition is Disney and Pixar’s “Elio.” This charming film, available on DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Ultra HD disc, tells the story of Elio Solís, a bright but anxious boy who dreams of contacting aliens. His wish comes true when he is mistaken for Earth’s ambassador by extraterrestrials, sending him on an intergalactic journey of self-discovery. The film, which features the voices of Yonas Kibreab and Jameela Jamil, has garnered $73 million domestically and includes extensive bonus features on its physical media releases.
Lionsgate is also rolling out “Ballerina,” the highly anticipated spin-off from the “John Wick” universe, in 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. Starring Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a trained assassin seeking revenge, the film promises the high-octane action synonymous with the franchise.
Horror and Thriller Delights Abound
For genre enthusiasts, September 9th offers a potent mix of scares. Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is making “Weapons” available for premium digital rental and sale on this date, following its successful theatrical run. Directed by Zach Cregger of “Barbarian” fame, this supernatural thriller delves into a chilling mystery surrounding the simultaneous disappearance of children from a single class. Starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, the film has been a critical and commercial success, earning over $240 million worldwide. While its physical media release on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD is slated for October 14, the digital debut allows immediate access to its suspenseful narrative.
RLJE Films and Shudder are also unleashing the horror film “Clown in a Cornfield” as a 4K Ultra HD Steelbook, alongside Blu-ray and DVD editions. The film, based on Adam Cesare’s novel, features Katie Douglas as Quinn, who moves to a small town only to be terrorized by a killer clown named Frendo. Directed by Eli Craig, this release is set to be a must-have for horror collectors.
A24’s romantic comedy “Materialists” is also set to arrive on Blu-ray on September 9. The film, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, follows a New York City matchmaker caught between a perfect client and her own complicated past. This release adds a touch of contemporary drama to the day’s offerings.
Television’s Latest Gems on DVD
The acclaimed HBO series “The White Lotus” completes its home entertainment rollout with “The Complete Third Season” arriving on DVD from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. Set against the backdrop of Thailand, this season continued to explore the dark undercurrents of luxury travel and human relationships, drawing significant viewership and critical praise. Fans can now relive all eight episodes, complete with bonus materials, adding a significant TV series to the week’s new releases.
This packed release schedule highlights the continued strength and diversity of the home entertainment market, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether consumers opt for physical media or digital convenience, September 9, 2025, promises to be a significant date for new movie and TV news and entertainment.
