Bong Joon Ho films Parasite and The Host receive 4K releases

Director Bong Joon Ho’s acclaimed works are receiving new high-definition releases. Criterion is launching a 4-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray special edition of the Academy Award-winning film ‘Parasite’. This edition includes both the color and black-and-white versions of the film, both approved by Bong Joon Ho and cinematographer Hong Kyung Pyo. The set features Dolby Atmos soundtracks and extensive bonus content, including audio commentaries, interviews, and a masterclass from the Lumière Festival.

Additionally, Bong Joon Ho’s 2006 monster film ‘The Host’ is set for a 4K theatrical rerelease. A new trailer has been released for the restoration, which is scheduled to open in theaters on November 20, 2026, followed by a digital release on November 30, 2026. The theatrical presentation will include a recorded conversation between Bong Joon Ho and filmmaker Edgar Wright.