Ray (2004) comes to 4K UHD from Kino Lorber this February
Kino Lorber is releasing Ray (2004) on 4K UHD and Blu-ray in February under their KL Studio Classics line. The release features a new HDR and Dolby Vision master, new audio commentaries, and a host of archival extras.
Film Overview
Ray is a biographical drama that covers roughly three decades in the life of musician Ray Charles (Ray Charles Robinson), following his childhood in Florida, the loss of his sight, his early work on the road, and his rise as a recording artist who blends gospel, rhythm and blues, and popular song.
Directed by Taylor Hackford and written by James L. White from a story by Hackford and White, the film stars Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles, with Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Regina King, and others in supporting roles.
The production was independently financed, then distributed by Universal Pictures, and it became a box office success. The film received critical acclaim for its performances and musical staging, earning several Academy Award nominations and winning Oscars for Best Actor and Best Sound Mixing.
Video and Audio Specs
Kino Lorber's Ray is presented as a 2 disc set that includes a 4K UHD disc and a Blu-ray disc. The 4K UHD disc features a brand new HDR and Dolby Vision master sourced from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative approved by Taylor Hackford and is authored on a triple layered UHD100.
The Blu-ray disc features a brand new HD master from the same 4K scan and uses a dual layered BD50.
Optional English subtitles are available on both discs.
Bonus Features
Disc 1 (4K UHD)
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
• Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford
Disc 2 (Blu-ray)
• NEW Audio Commentary by Film Historian and Author Dwayne Epstein
• Audio Commentary by Director Taylor Hackford
• Director’s Introduction (1:34)
• Stepping Into the Part: Featurette (10:40)
• Ray Remembered: Featurette (4:03)
• The Women of Ray: Featurette (9:55)
• The Filmmakers’ Journey: Featurette (9:22)
• Ray: An American Story: Featurette (28:47)
• A Look Inside Ray: Featurette (3:20)
• 14 Deleted Scenes (with Optional Director’s Commentary) (27:36)
• 9 Uncut Music Performances (25:33)
• Theatrical Trailer (2:48)
Release Date and Availability
Ray on 4K UHD and Blu-ray from Kino Lorber releases February 17, 2026.
Also coming to 4K UHD this February is A Beautiful Mind (2001) from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.
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