MASTER AND COMMANDER Sets Sail On 4K UHD Blu-ray August 5th!
The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men! Peter Weir’s high-seas masterpiece set during the Napoleonic Wars, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, sets sail for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray Disc August 5. Adapted from the tenth novel in Patrick O’Brian’s legendary ‘Aubrey/Maturin’ series, the film stars Russell Crowe as Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, the Royal Navy’s most daring and battle-tested commander, and Paul Bettany as his close friend, ship’s surgeon, and naturalist Stephen Maturin. When HMS Surprise is ambushed by a superior enemy vessel, Aubrey must confront the brutal challenges of war, the unforgiving sea, and the limits of leadership. With his ship damaged and crew wounded, he sets off on a relentless pursuit across two oceans – facing a choice between duty and loyalty, and a mission that could alter the fate of nations or destroy them all.
Nominated for 10 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture and Best Director, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World won for Best Cinematography (Russell Boyd) and Best Sound Editing (Richard King).
Newly restored and remastered from the original elements, this stunning 4K release is presented with Dolby Vision® HDR and Atmos® audio, delivering breathtaking picture and immersive sound offering fans the definitive home viewing experience of the acclaimed epic.
The Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release is housed in a collectible two-disc SteelBook® set, featuring striking, navy-and-gold nautical artwork that reflects the film’s epic scale and maritime themes. The exterior showcases a richly detailed compass rose and a bold illustration of Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, while the interior reveals a sweeping ocean vista with Russell Crowe poised against stormy seas – offering fans the ultimate collector’s edition.
In addition, 20th Century Studios will present a special one-night-only 4K theatrical presentation of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World on Friday, August 1, as part of Beyond Fest at the iconic Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, CA. This exclusive event offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite epic on the big screen as it was meant to be seen.
Product Specifications:
Release Date:
Digital: August 6, 2025
Physical: August 6, 2025
Product SKUs
Digital: 4K UHD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code (Steelbook)
Feature Run Time: Approx. 138 Minutes
Rating: PG-13
Aspect Ratio: 2:40:1
Disc Size:
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB
Audio
4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French
5.1 Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Subtitles
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Blu-ray: English SDH and Spanish Subtitles
Adam Toroni-Byrne
Adam is a lifelong physical media collector. His love of collecting began with a My First Sony radio and his parent's cassette collection. Since the age of 3, Adam has collected music on vinyl, tape and CD and films on VHS, DVD, Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray. Adam likes to think of himself as the queer voice of Whysoblu. Outside of his work as a writer at Whysoblu, Adam teaches preschool and trains to be a boxer although admittedly, he's not very good.
