Paul Thomas Anderson Boogie Nights, the acclaimed film from 1997, will be available for the first time in 4K Ultra HD this December, according to an announcement from Warner Bros. Following their recent collaboration One Battle After Another, the studio revealed details for this high-definition release, offering fans a new way to experience the film.
The upgraded Boogie Nights release will be available both digitally and on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray beginning December 15, 2025. This edition comes packed with a range of new and previously included special features for longtime admirers and new viewers alike.
New and Classic Special Features Included in the Release
For this special 4K Ultra HD edition, Warner Bros. has assembled a collection of features celebrating the film’s impact and its creative process. Notably, the set includes two newly produced American Cinematheque Panel discussions. In the first, Paul Thomas Anderson is joined by John C. Reilly, while in the second, Anderson appears solo to discuss the movie‘s legacy. Both sessions aim to provide deeper insight into the making of the film and its cultural resonance.
Additionally, the package features director commentary by Paul Thomas Anderson, allowing audiences to hear firsthand accounts of the film’s production. Further commentary tracks include participation from stars Don Cheadle, Heather Graham, Luis Guzman, William H. Macy, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Mark Wahlberg, and Melora Walters, giving broader perspectives on their experiences working on the project.
Viewers will also find nearly thirty minutes of previously unreleased scenes, such as “Ham and Cheese,”
“Buck and Amber in the Van,”
“The 2nd Awards Ceremony,”
“Fire with Fire: The Brock and Chest Story,”
and the segment “Becky/Jerome/Car Crash.” Other newly revealed content features characters like Brock, Chico, Maurice, Rollergirl, and Amber, highlighting the movie’s ensemble cast.
Supplementing these are “The John C. Reilly Files,” consisting of over half an hour of outtakes and extended sequences with titles like “Swim Trunks,” “Waiting for Todd,” and “Mixing with Nick.” The disc also includes the “Michael Penn Try” music video, which runs just over three minutes.
Star-Studded Cast Returns in High Definition
Boogie Nights is renowned for its diverse ensemble cast, featuring performances by Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds, Don Cheadle, John C. Reilly, William H. Macy, Heather Graham, Nicole Ari Parker, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Their acclaimed work on the film contributed to its longstanding popularity and cultural status. The enhanced release allows both fans and newcomers to experience these portrayals in a new visual format.
Anticipating Boogie Nights’ Impact in 4K Ultra HD
As anticipation builds for the 4K Ultra HD edition, longtime fans and collectors will likely appreciate the wealth of bonus material and improved picture quality. Including voices from the cast and Paul Thomas Anderson himself highlights the film’s artistic and cultural contributions. The December 15, 2025 release promises to renew interest in this celebrated drama and provide fresh ways to engage with its memorable story and characters.
