Overview
- 20th Century Studios announced this week a staggered home-release plan that makes the film available for digital purchase on June 30, on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray on July 28, and for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on July 29.
- The digital and physical editions will include new bonus material such as featurettes about the film and costumes, an audio commentary by director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, a gag reel with surprise cameos, and the ‘Runway’ music video by Lady Gaga and Doechii.
- A limited theatrical double feature of the original 2006 film and the 2026 sequel began June 26 to mark the original’s 20th anniversary and to leverage the sequel’s theatrical momentum.
- The sequel’s strong box-office run—reported at roughly $676–682 million worldwide—pushed the franchise past $1 billion and helped drive the studio’s multi-format release strategy aimed at both collectors who still buy discs and viewers who prefer streaming.
- Territory-specific windows and bonus-package variations mean availability may differ by retailer and region, with services such as JioCinema/Hotstar reported for India, and the staggered rollout could boost early revenue from rentals and disc sales before the wider streaming audience arrives.