Hairspray: The Criterion Collection 4K UHD + Blu-ray

Hairspray: The Criterion Collection is a 4K UHD and Blu-ray special edition of John Waters’s 1988 rock-and-soul comedy. It pairs a director-approved 4K restoration with Dolby Vision HDR, alternate audio, and a substantial set of film extras.

At a glance

Director-approved 4K digital restoration, presented in Dolby Vision HDR on the UHD disc.
The special edition includes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.
Includes the film's 2.0 surround soundtrack and an alternate 5.1 surround soundtrack, both in DTS-HD Master Audio.
Extras listed include commentary with Waters and Ricki Lake, interviews, deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes documentary, a trailer, and an essay.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$49.95~~

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs provide both the HDR film presentation and a separate disc for special features.
Audio commentary, interviews, reflections from cast members, deleted scenes, and a documentary offer substantial supplementary material.
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing are listed.

Technical specifications

11 specifications

Edition and playback
Media format	4K
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Runtime	1 hour and 32 minutes
HDR presentation	Dolby Vision HDR
Subtitles	English

Film and edition details
Director	John Waters
Actors	Divine, Ricki Lake
Rating	PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio	The Criterion Collection
Release date	June 23, 2026

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	1 x 1 x 1 inches; 3.2 ounces

What to know before buying

The listing gives package dimensions as 1 x 1 x 1 inches, an unusually generic value that may not be useful for assessing shelf space.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

John Waters fans seeking his film in a director-approved 4K restoration.
Collectors who want a dual-disc edition with extensive listed extras.
Viewers with 4K UHD playback and Dolby Vision support who want the stated HDR presentation.

Less suited to

Buyers looking only for the film without supplementary material.
Viewers who need a standard Blu-ray-only edition or cannot play 4K UHD discs.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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The available aggregate ratings are strongly favorable, with most ratings in the five-star category and a small share in the four-star category. With no written customer feedback supplied, these figures do not identify what buyers liked or establish how the restoration, discs, or extras perform in practice.

Frequently asked questions

Does this edition include a Blu-ray disc?

Yes. The listing describes one 4K UHD disc with the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features.

What audio options are listed?

The edition lists a 2.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack and an alternate 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack.

Does the 4K presentation include HDR?

The listing says the film is presented on the 4K UHD disc in Dolby Vision HDR.

What special features are included?

Listed extras include an audio commentary, conversations and interviews, cast reflections, deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes documentary, a trailer, and an essay.