Magnolia Releases The Host 20th Anniversary 4K Set
The Bong Joon-ho monster film arrives on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray combo pack on Dec. 8, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Science Fiction
Magnolia Home Entertainment will release a 20th anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray combo pack of The Host on Dec. 8, 2026. The film, which opened in theaters in 2006 and shattered box office records in South Korea, returned to theaters for its anniversary.
Why it matters
The release gives viewers a first 4K Blu-ray edition of the monster movie, with a new 4K master approved by director Bong Joon-ho. It offers home audiences a chance to watch the film in 2160p resolution with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray is presented in 2160p resolution with a Dolby Atmos soundtrack, and the film runs 119 minutes. Pricing and retail availability beyond the scheduled arrival date were not stated.
The players
Magnolia Home Entertainment
Magnolia Home Entertainment is a home-video distributor that issues physical media releases of films for North American audiences.
Bong Joon-ho
Bong Joon-ho is a South Korean filmmaker who directed The Host and later gained wide recognition for films including Parasite.
The details
The combo pack includes a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and a Blu-ray disc. The Blu-ray adds audio commentary by Bong Joon-ho and Tony Rains, making-of featurettes, cast and crew interviews, deleted scenes, and a gag reel, with a new cover design featuring the creature, Park Gang-du, and Park Hyun-seo.
Timeline
2006: The Host opens in theaters.
July 27, 2006: The Host release date listed on the page.
2026: The Host returns to theaters for its 20th anniversary.
Dec. 8, 2026: The 20th anniversary combo pack arrives on the market.
Big Picture
The 20th anniversary release revisits the film that shattered box office records in South Korea when it opened in 2006. The 4K edition marks the film's first appearance on 4K Blu-ray.
Viewers can purchase the 20th anniversary combo pack on Dec. 8, 2026, to watch the film on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray or standard Blu-ray. The release includes a Dolby Atmos soundtrack on the 4K disc.
The takeaway
Fans of the film can plan to add the 20th anniversary combo pack to their collections when it arrives in December. The release offers the most technically upgraded home version of The Host to date.
What happens next
The 20th anniversary 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and Blu-ray combo pack is scheduled to arrive on Dec. 8, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
