Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Come Home on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 9/29/2026

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Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire Come Home on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray 9/29/2026

From the Walt Disney Studios press release:
Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire, two of Robin Williams’ most iconic films, will debut on 4K Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on September 29. Three decades after their theatrical releases, their availability in 4K will give audiences a chance to rediscover these classics in breathtaking picture and sound quality. Spanning heartfelt drama and laugh-out-loud comedy, Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire respectively showcase the remarkable range that made Williams one of the most legendary actors of his generation.

In 1989’s Dead Poets Society, directed by Peter Weir, Williams assumed the role of James Keating, an unconventional English professor who uses poetry to inspire his students to “Carpe Diem!” The iconic performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Upon its release, critics and audiences revered the movie as compelling and inspirational.

Four years later, Williams transformed into the unforgettable Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire in Mrs. Doubtfire, earning the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. The film, directed by Chris Columbus, became an instant classic, blending comedy with emotional depth, and delivered a timeless story that continues to entertain and resonate with the whole family.

In stunning 4K, audiences familiar with the two films and those discovering them for the very first time will have the opportunity to experience both at home in enhanced visual and audio design. The releases will include 4K resolution, High Dynamic Range (HDR), wider color spectrum and immersive audio, offering the ultimate home-viewing experience. Both movies will be available in 4K for the first time on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango. The 4K Ultra HD releases will feature new key art for both titles, and Mrs. Doubtfire fans will delight in collectible 4K UHD physical packaging that showcases dual art of Robin Williams as Mrs. Doubtfire on the outer sleeve, with a playful reveal of his character Daniel Hillard underneath.

Dead Poets Society Film Synopsis

For generations, Welton Academy students have been groomed to live lives of conformity and tradition–until new professor John Keating (Robin Williams) inspires them to think for themselves, live life to the fullest and “Carpe Diem.” This unconventional approach awakens the spirits of the students, but draws the wrath of a disapproving faculty when an unexpected tragedy strikes the school. With unforgettable characters and beautiful cinematography, Dead Poets Society will captivate and inspire you time and time again.

Product Specifications
Release Dates
Digital: September 29, 2026
Physical: September 29, 2026

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code

Feature Run Time
129 minutes

Rating
PG

Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 1.85
Physical: 1.85:1

Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos, 7.1 Dolby Digital Plus and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, French French 5.1 DTS-HDHR Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.0 Dolby Digital
Language Tracks
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1, and 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French
Blu-ray: English SDH and French
Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms)

Bonus Features (Reuse of existing bonus; Physical Only)

• Dead Poets: A Look Back
• Raw Takes
• Master of Sound: Alan Splet
• Cinematography Master Class
• Theatrical Trailer
• Audio Commentary

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer

Mrs. Doubtfire Film Synopsis

Comedy legend Robin Williams is irresistible as Mrs. Doubtfire, the delightfully doting British housekeeper who’s actually a well-meaning divorced father in disguise trying to spend more quality time with his children without his ex-wife (Sally Field) catching on.

Product Specifications
Release Dates
Digital: September 29, 2026
Physical: September 29, 2026

Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD, HD, SD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code

Feature Run Time
125 minutes

Rating
PG-13

Disc Size
4K UHD: 66GB
Blu-ray: 50GB

Aspect Ratio
Digital: 2.35
Physical: 2.35:1

Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby, Digital, French 5.1 DTS Digital Surround Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA and Dolby Digital, Spanish and French Dolby Surround
Language Tracks
Digital: English Dolby Atmos (UHD only, some platforms), English 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital, French 5.1, and 2.0 Dolby Digital, English Descriptive Audio 2.0 Dolby Digital (some platforms)

Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French
Blu-ray: English SDH and Spanish
Digital: English SDH, Spanish and French (some platforms)

Bonus Features (Reuse of existing bonus)

• Cutting Room
• Production Office
• Animation Studio
• Makeup Department
• Stage A
• Publicity Department

*Bonus features may vary by product and retailer
Two more hit movies from the 20th century make their way to 4K UHD!  It's turning out to be a great year for collectors and fans.

[David Vaughn]

Dead Poets Society is an excellent movie. Mrs. Doubtfire is just OK IMO. 

[AVSBrian]

I feel the same. 

Dead poets society. Woah. Great movie. I have to revisit that one