Toy Robot Video is rolling out three classic titles in 4K UHD this December, each with fresh restorations and a slate of new extras.
Key points
- Toy Robot Video will release *Passenger 57* and *Shark’s Machine* on December 8, 2026, in 4K UHD and Blu‑ray formats.
- *Detroit Rock City* follows on December 15, 2026, with a similar dual‑format package.
- Each edition includes a new 4K scan from the original negative, Dolby Vision HDR, subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and a range of fresh bonus features.
According to a post on WhySoBlu.com, Toy Robot Video will issue dual‑format (4K UHD and standard Blu‑ray) releases for three films in December 2026, each presented from a newly scanned original camera negative and equipped with Dolby Vision‑compatible HDR.
The first two titles, *Passenger 57* and *Shark’s Machine*, both arrive on December 8. *Passenger 57*—directed by Kevin Hooks—follows FBI agents as they try to stop a terrorist hijacking an Atlantic International flight. The release includes a 4K scan of the original negative, Dolby Vision HDR, optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, a new interview with writer Stewart Raffill, and a 2K scan of the original theatrical trailer.
Passenger 57 gets a 4K restoration
*Shark’s Machine*—a neo‑noir thriller directed by and starring Burt Reynolds—also debuts on December 8. The film’s new edition offers a 4K restoration, Dolby Vision HDR, subtitles, fresh interviews with screenwriter Gerald Di Pego, stuntman Dan Inosanto and actor Robert Duncan McNeill, as well as a behind‑the‑scenes stills gallery and a teaser trailer.
The third release, *Detroit Rock City*, follows a group of high‑school friends on a road‑trip quest to see KISS live in Detroit. It will be available worldwide on December 15 in the same dual‑format package, featuring a 4K scan, Dolby Vision HDR, subtitles, new interviews with director Adam Rifkin, actress Lin Shaye and production designer Steve Hardie, three audio commentaries, a documentary titled “Miscellaneous S**t,” and two music videos.
Shark's Machine arrives in 4K UHD
All three editions are marketed as “Dual Format” releases, meaning consumers can choose either the 4K UHD disc or the standard Blu‑ray disc, each containing the same restored picture, HDR support and the extensive bonus material outlined above. The announcement was published on WhySoBlu.com (https://whysoblu.com/toy-robots-dec-releases-passenger-57-sharkys-machine-detroit-rock-city-arrive-on-4k/).
Reader questions
When can I buy the 4K UHD versions of these films?
The 4K UHD and Blu‑ray editions of *Passenger 57* and *Shark’s Machine* are slated for release on December 8, 2026, while *Detroit Rock City* will be available on December 15, 2026.
What special features are included with the new releases?
All three releases feature a new 4K scan of the original camera negative, Dolby Vision HDR, optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, and a variety of bonus content such as interviews, commentaries, trailers, and behind‑the‑scenes galleries.
Are the releases available in both 4K UHD and standard Blu‑ray?
Yes, each title is offered as a dual‑format package, giving buyers the choice of a 4K UHD disc or a regular Blu‑ray disc.
Source: whysoblu.com
