THE WIZ (1978) - Blu-ray & 4K Release of Sidney Lumet's Classic Musical Starring Diana Ross and Michael Jackson (Criterion Collection)

THE WIZ (1978) - Blu-ray & 4K Release of Sidney Lumet's Classic Musical (Criterion Collection)

Product Description: L. Frank Baum’s timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a funky reimagining in this lavish adaptation of a landmark Broadway show based on the book. Diana Ross brings her showstopping star power to the role of Dorothy, here a Harlem schoolteacher who is magically transported to a surreal fantasyland that resembles New York City, complete with man-eating trash cans and a disco paradise. Propelled by the musical contributions of Quincy Jones and an all-star cast that includes Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne, this dazzling soul spectacular from legendary director Sidney Lumet reframes a beloved tale through the Black American experience, creating a powerful celebration of self-determination.

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Director: Sidney Lumet

Starring: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell, Ted Ross

Genre: Family, Musical, Adventure, Fantasy

Runtime: 134 min

Rating: G

Language: English

Studio: Criterion

Home Video Release Date: June 10, 2025

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Blu-ray - Criterion Collection

4K Ultra HD - Criterion Collection

VIDEO

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Blu-ray

Codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Resolution: 1080p
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Region: Region A/1

4K Ultra HD

Codec: HEVC / H.265
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Region: Region A/1

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Blu-ray: None
4K Ultra HD: None

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Blu-ray: Dolby Atmos
4K Ultra HD: Dolby Atmos

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Blu-ray: English SDH

4K Ultra HD: English SDH

SPECIAL FEATURES & EXTRAS

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New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack
New audio commentary featuring author and film critic Michael Koresky
Lux Radio Theatre adaptation of the film from 1940
New program featuring audio excerpts of a 1969 interview with director Mitchell Leisen
Trailer
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
PLUS: An essay by film critic David Cairns