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

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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 20, 2026, to celebrate its 20th anniversary. This release will feature an exclusive conversation with the ~~director.~~ 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. The theatrical presentation of ‘The Host’ is also expected to include a recorded conversation between Bong Joon-ho~~ materials, such as audio commentaries, interviews, and ~~filmmaker Edgar Wright.~~ a masterclass from the Lumière Festival.

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