The Criterion Collection announces November 2024 releases, Seven Samurai 4K and more

The Criterion Collection has unveiled its latest lineup of high-definition, feature-packed additions to its extensive catalog of cinematic masterpieces, including notable remasters such as Akira Kurosawa’s epic “Seven Samurai,” the original “Godzilla,” and more.

Scarface (1932) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
The gangster-film sensation Scarface blazes across the screen with bullets, setting the standard for the genre for years to come. Director Howard Hawks crafts an iconic portrayal of criminal sociopathy with Paul Muni’s ruthless performance as Tony Camonte. The Blu-ray Special Edition features a new 4K digital restoration, alternate ending, interviews, and more.

Seven Samurai (1954) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
Considered one of the most thrilling movie epics, Seven Samurai tells the story of a village hiring warriors to protect them from bandits. This release includes a new 4K digital restoration, audio commentaries, making-of documentary, and essays by renowned critics.

Godzilla (1954) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
Godzilla, the granddaddy of all monster movies, is presented in a new 4K digital restoration. This edition also includes interviews, featurettes, trailers, and an essay by a film critic.

Paper Moon (1973) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
Director Peter Bogdanovich recreates the 1930s Dust Bowl with Ryan and Tatum O’Neal in a delightful crime spree. The Special Edition features a new 4K digital restoration, audio commentary, making-of documentary, and archival interviews.

The Shape of Water (2017) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
Guillermo del Toro’s modern mythological tale is presented in a Director-Approved 4K UHD + Blu-ray Special Edition. The release includes a new conversation with del Toro, documentaries, and an essay by a film critic.

Funny Girl (1968) 4K UHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
Barbra Streisand shines in her screen debut in this musical extravaganza. The 4K UHD + Blu-ray Special Edition includes a new audio interview with Streisand, documentaries, and more.

CC40 (1963-2000) 4KUHD/Blu-ray – Preorder Here
This forty-film box set celebrates forty years of the Criterion Collection with a mix of classic and contemporary films. The set includes digital restorations of all films, hundreds of hours of supplemental features, essays, and deluxe packaging.

With a wide range of cinematic offerings, the Criterion Collection continues to be a treasure trove for film enthusiasts seeking high-quality, feature-rich releases of classic and contemporary movies.