Steelbook & Blu‑ray News Highlights Today: January 8, 2026

Big New Release Announcements

The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants

Paramount has officially dated the upcoming Blu-ray release for The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, and it’ll be getting a SteelBook edition as part of the home video rollout. This is fresh news from today — perfect for fans of collectible editions of animated films.

TRON: Ares Physical Media Drops Soon

Disney’s TRON: Ares is headed to Blu-ray, DVD, and SteelBook formats next week. While this announcement came in late December, the timing makes it especially relevant right now, with pre-orders likely live and the title hitting shelves imminently.

Boogie Nights 4K SteelBook Incoming

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment has just revealed that Boogie Nights will receive a 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release this December, featuring both classic and new extras. It’s generating buzz among collectors today thanks to its newly confirmed packaging details.

Industry Buzz & Market Trends

Warner Bros. Acquisition Talks Stir Collector Concern

Rumors continue circulating about Netflix’s potential acquisition of Warner Bros., which could have big implications for physical media releases — including SteelBooks — given Warner’s major role in the collectible market. If Netflix shifts focus away from physical formats, future SteelBook runs could change dramatically.

Other Notable Releases to Watch

While not brand new today, a bunch of exciting SteelBooks are either recently announced or already in preorder/production and worth your attention:

• IT: Welcome to Derry — Complete Season 1 in a Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook arriving May 2026.

• Cabin Fever — Lionsgate is doing a 4K SteelBook edition of this cult horror classic this month.

• Predator: Badlands — Scheduled for a 4K SteelBook disc release in February.

And over on French collector sites, new SteelBook editions have just been announced (or confirmed pre-orders live) for titles like Spider-Man 3, Piranha (1978), The Wild Robot, and more — plus ongoing deals popping up at retailers like Fnac.

Collector Tips — Stay Ahead of Drops

Keeping up with SteelBook releases can be a full-time hobby! A few resources and trends worth monitoring:

• Blu-ray.com & disc news columns — excellent for official street dates and artwork reveals.

• SteelbookPro & Hidefninja forums — they often catch international and boutique releases first.

• Reddit communities — collectors on Reddit frequently share preorder links, restock alerts, and region-specific editions in real time.

What This Means for Collectors Today

Between fresh release dates, rumored industry shakeups, and a booming catalogue of both cult classics and modern films getting premium steel packaging, January is shaping up to be a solid month for SteelBook fans. If you’re building a collection:

• Pre-order early on titles like SpongeBob and Boogie Nights to avoid sell-outs.

• Follow collector sites/social communities for exclusive or region-limited SteelBooks.

• Watch industry news — a Warner acquisition could shift the landscape for physical media down the road.