# Bong Joon-ho film 4K restorations and re-releases

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bong-joon-ho-film-4k-restorations-and-re-releases
> Updated: 2026-10-30T03:29:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Director Bong Joon-ho’s films are receiving high-definition restorations and new releases. Magnolia Pictures announced a nationwide theatrical re-release of the 2006 sci-fi thriller ‘The Host’ in a new 4K restoration, scheduled for November 20, 2026, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This release will feature an exclusive conversation with the director and filmmaker Edgar Wright. Following the theatrical run, a digital release is scheduled for November 30, 2026. The original film, which follows a family attempting to rescue a daughter from a mutant creature in Seoul’s Han River, was a major success in South Korea, selling over thirteen million tickets during its initial run.

Furthering these high-definition efforts, Criterion is launching a 4-disc 4K UHD/Blu-ray special edition of ‘Parasite’. This set includes both color and black-and-white versions approved by Bong Joon-ho and cinematographer Hong Kyung Pyo, along with Dolby Atmos soundtracks and various bonus materials, such as audio commentaries, interviews, and a masterclass from the Lumière Festival.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-30: Bong Joon Ho’s The Host returns to theaters in 4K

Bong Joon Ho’s acclaimed 2006 film The Host is receiving a 4K theatrical re-release to mark its 20th anniversary, featuring special content with director Edgar Wright.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bong-joon-hos-the-host-returns-to-theaters-in-4k

### 2026-10-27: Bong Joon Ho films Parasite and The Host receive 4K releases

Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ is getting a 4-disc 4K UHD special edition from Criterion, while ‘The Host’ prepares for a 4K theatrical rerelease in late 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bong-joon-ho-films-parasite-and-the-host-receive-4k-releases

### 2026-10-01: Bong Joon-ho’s ‘The Host’ returning to theaters in 4K restoration

Bong Joon-ho’s 2006 sci-fi thriller ‘The Host’ will return to North American theaters on November 20 in a new 4K restoration to mark its 20th anniversary.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bong-joon-hos-the-host-returning-to-theaters-in-4k-restoration

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