The French Dispatch (Criterion Collection) 4K UHD + Blu-ray

The French Dispatch from The Criterion Collection is a two-disc edition of Wes Anderson’s anthology film, with the movie presented in 4K UHD and Blu-ray. The listed extras include commentary, production shorts, a visual essay, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and printed material.

At a glance

The listing describes a new 4K digital master supervised and approved by Wes Anderson.
The 4K UHD disc presents the film in Dolby Vision HDR and lists a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.
The Blu-ray includes the film and special features.
Extras listed include commentary with Anderson, Roman Coppola and Jason Schwartzman, plus a storyboard animatic and behind-the-scenes material.
Additional features include a visual essay, interview, radio episode, music video, two shorts, trailer, and English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Printed extras are described as an essay, magazine excerpts and a poster.

Price

$24.98Save 50%

Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 14, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Includes both 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs, so the set combines the listed 4K presentation with a Blu-ray copy.
The special features range from commentary and production material to a scholar’s visual essay and printed extras.
Dolby Vision HDR and 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio are specified for the 4K presentation.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Film
Genre	Comedy, Drama
Director / contributor	Wes Anderson
Runtime	1 hour and 48 minutes
Aspect ratio	16:9
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)
Language	English

Disc and audio/video
Format	4K
Number of discs	2

Release and listing details
Release date	September 30, 2025
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 6.72 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch in a 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition.
Collectors interested in director commentary, behind-the-scenes features, essays and related printed material.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a rated edition, since this listing identifies the film as unrated.
Buyers seeking a digital copy, which is not listed among the included formats.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 49 ratings

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The aggregate rating is strongly favorable, with most ratings in the top star category, but a smaller spread of lower ratings means the overall score alone cannot explain individual experiences. No specific customer comments are supplied, so it does not establish which aspects of the film or disc set viewers liked or disliked.

Frequently asked questions

What discs are included?

The listing describes one 4K UHD disc and one Blu-ray disc. It says the Blu-ray includes the film and special features.

What video and audio features are specified?

The 4K presentation is described as Dolby Vision HDR with a 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

What bonus material is listed?

Extras include commentary, a storyboard animatic, behind-the-scenes features, a visual essay, an interview, a radio episode, a music video, two shorts, a trailer, English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and printed material.

Is a digital copy included?

A digital copy is not listed among the formats or extras.