Film enthusiasts can now anticipate the release of the comprehensive Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection on 4K Blu-ray. This impressive 15-film box set, previously available in standard Blu-ray format since 2012, marks a significant upgrade as earlier 4K Hitchcock collections were limited to only five films. This new ultimate edition is set to launch on October 14, priced at $125.
The 15-disc collection is packed with over nine hours of exclusive special features, a richly designed collectible booklet, and digital versions of each film, which can be added to your Movies Anywhere library for streaming or download across various devices.
In addition to the 4K release, Universal Pictures is reissuing the 1080p Blu-ray edition, a first since 2017. This Blu-ray version mirrors the 4K box set`s bonus features and packaging, and also includes digital copies of all movies. The 2025 edition of The Ultimate Collection on Blu-ray will be available for $88 at Walmart and $101 at Amazon. Potential buyers should consider this for a high-quality standard definition experience.
Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection (4K Blu-ray) Details
Priced at $125 and releasing October 14, this collection includes the following 15 iconic Hitchcock movies on 4K Blu-ray and digital:
- The Birds
- Family Plot
- Frenzy
- The Man Who Knew Too Much
- Marnie
- North by Northwest
- Psycho
- Rear Window
- Rope
- Saboteur
- Shadow of a Doubt
- Topaz
- Torn Curtain
- The Trouble with Harry
- Vertigo
All 15 films boast High Dynamic Range (HDR10) for superior visual quality and support DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0. Selected titles also feature DTS:X and/or Dolby TrueHD surround sound. Special features vary by film, with major classics like Psycho, The Birds, and Rear Window offering a more extensive range of extra content compared to films such as Frenzy or Family Plot. In total, the collection provides more than nine hours of bonus material, including documentaries, commentaries, interviews, and behind-the-scenes glimpses.
The discs are housed in two oversized plastic cases, all elegantly presented within a cardboard display box. Additionally, the set comes with a 64-page collectible booklet filled with storyboards, production photographs, letters, trivia, and more, offering a deeper dive into Hitchcock`s cinematic genius.
Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection (Standard Blu-ray) Details
For those interested in the standard Blu-ray version, also releasing on October 14 for $88, there’s a choice to be made. The upcoming 2025 edition is expected to feature improved video and audio quality, derived from the 4K restorations, and includes a voucher for digital editions.
Conversely, the 2017 edition of The Ultimate Collection offers a substantial 15 hours of bonus features, including 7 episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents and 3 episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour. The collectible booklet appears to be identical or very similar. However, this older version only includes Blu-ray discs and no digital copies. There is a notable price difference, with the 2017 edition currently available for approximately $56.63, down from its original price of $100.
Other 4K Blu-ray Options: The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collections
Many of the Hitchcock films featured in The Ultimate Collection are already available on 4K Blu-ray through existing sets. You can acquire all but one of these films by purchasing the three Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collections. The only movie not included across these sets is North by Northwest. Each Classics Collection typically retails for $70, although limited-time offers have seen two of them discounted to approximately $30 each.
It`s important to note that digital codes in these older box sets may have expired. However, these Classics Collection sets include both 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray discs. Opting for these will mean missing out on the unique collector`s booklet found in The Ultimate Collection.
- The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection Volume 1: Includes Saboteur, Shadow of a Doubt, The Trouble with Harry, Marnie, Family Plot.
- The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection Volume 2: Includes Rope, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Torn Curtain, Topaz, Frenzy.
- The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection Volume 3: Includes Psycho, The Birds, Vertigo, Rear Window.
Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection – Limited Edition
While North by Northwest is absent from the Classics Collection series, it was a highlight in last year`s Alfred Hitchcock: The Iconic Film Collection. This 4K Blu-ray and digital box set, limited to 5,150 copies, boasts a stunning book-style display case adorned with storyboards, sketches, previously unreleased photographs, and new artwork. The Iconic Collection offers an impressive 15 hours of bonus features, surpassing even the upcoming 15-film Ultimate Collection in terms of extra content. Five of its six films are also part of the Ultimate Collection, with To Catch a Thief being its exclusive original entry.
The Iconic Film Collection – 4K Blu-ray + Digital includes:
- The Birds
- North by Northwest
- Psycho
- Rear Window
- To Catch a Thief
- Vertigo
- 15 hours of bonus features
- Book-style packaging
Originally priced at $180, The Iconic Film Collection is currently available for approximately $125.89, making its price point very similar to the upcoming Ultimate Collection.
Individual 4K Blu-ray Releases
If The Ultimate Collection appeals to you but you desire To Catch a Thief, it`s worth noting its recently released, collectible 4K Blu-ray editions. The To Catch a Thief Limited Edition Steelbook, launched in July, is available for about $26. A Paramount Presents Limited Edition from last fall is also available for approximately $30.79.
Only a few Hitchcock 4K Steelbook Editions are currently in print. The Birds Limited Edition Steelbook, released last December, can be found for around $21.45.
For those interested in only one or two specific Hitchcock movies, 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray combo packs are available for films across all the collections mentioned. Several of Hitchcock`s most popular movies are currently very affordable on 4K, with Rear Window and Vertigo priced at approximately $12 each, and Psycho at $14.
Alfred Hitchcock Movies Available on 4K Blu-ray (Individual Releases):
- The Birds (Steelbook) – $21.45
- The Birds – $17.69
- Family Plot – $20
- Frenzy – $18
- The Man Who Knew Too Much – $13.37
- Marnie – $18.44
- North by Northwest – $22
- Psycho – $14
- Rear Window – $12
- Rope – $16.64
- Saboteur – $20
- Shadow of a Doubt – $19
- To Catch a Thief (Steelbook) – $26
- To Catch a Thief (Paramount Presents) – $30.79
- Topaz – $19
- Torn Curtain – $19
- The Trouble with Harry – $19
- Vertigo – $12