Don’t Miss Out: Last Days of the Criterion Collection 50% Off Sale!

The extensive 50% discount event on films from The Criterion Collection concludes on July 27th, marking the last opportunity for enthusiasts to acquire these critically acclaimed titles. Criterion`s 4K Blu-ray editions are available for $25, while most 1080p Blu-rays are priced at $20. This yearly summer promotion, which commenced in late June, encompassed nearly all Criterion films in stock, with the notable exception of pre-orders, apart from Stanley Kubrick`s “Barry Lyndon” on 4K Blu-ray, which was discounted ahead of its July 8th release. Films from several celebrated directors and actors are featured in the sale:

• David Lynch Movies
• Akira Kurosawa Movies
• Guillermo del Toro Movies
• Martin Scorsese Movies
• The Coen Brothers Movies
• Godzilla Movies
• Adam Sandler Movies

An extensive, alphabetized compilation of individual film deals is provided further down, in addition to dedicated sections for the directors previously mentioned. A diverse selection of acclaimed Blu-rays and box sets remains available. However, potential buyers should note that some items on the list may have already sold out.

Criterion Collection 50% Off Blu-rays

4K Blu-rays are indicated with “(4K)” in the list. All other movies are 1080p Blu-rays, with a few DVDs included. Many of Criterion`s recent releases are available in three formats: 4K, 1080p, and DVD. To avoid redundancy, only one format is listed for each film. However, if a 4K Blu-ray is sold out, the 1080p version might still be available by checking the store page for alternative formats.

• 1984 — $20 ($40)
• A Hard Day`s Night: The Beatles (4K) — $25 ($50)
• After Hours (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Age of Innocence — $20 ($40)
• Akira Kurosawa`s Dreams (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Anora (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Barry Lyndon (4K) — $25 ($50) | Releases July 8
• Being John Malkovich– $20 ($40)
• The Big Heat (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Breakfast Club — $20 ($40)
• Blood Simple (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Blow Out (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Blue Velvet (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Brazil (4K) — $30 ($60)
• Bruce Lee: His Greatest Hits Box Set (5 Movies) — $62.48 ($125)
• CC40: The Criterion Collection 40-Film Box Set — $400 ($800)
• Citizen Kane (4K) — $30 ($60)
• Come and See — $20 ($40)
• Crash — $20 ($40)
• Cronos (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Cure — $20 ($40)
• David Lynch: The Art Life — $15 ($30)
• Dazed and Confused (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Devil in a Blue Dress (4K) — $20 ($40)
• The Devil`s Backbone — $20 ($40)
• Dr. Strangelove — $20 ($40)
• Eraserhead — $20 ($40)
• Fantastic Mr. Fox — $20 ($40)
• Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai — $20 ($40)
• Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Collection, 1954-1975 (15 Movies) — $112.48 ($225)
• Godzilla vs. Biollante (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Godzilla – 1954 (4K) — $20 ($50)
• The Golden Age of Television Collection (DVD) — $25 ($50)
• Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Graduate — $20 ($40)
• The Gunfighter — $20 ($40)
• Happiness (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Hidden Fortress — $20 ($40)
• High and Low — $20 ($40)
• Ikiru — $20 ($40)
• Inland Empire — $20 ($40)
• Inside Llewyn Davis — $20 ($40)
• The Irishman — $20 ($40)
• Jabberwocky — $20 ($40)
• Jackie Chan: Emergence of a Superstar Box Set (6 Movies) — $62.48 ($125)
• Kagemusha — $20 ($40)
• The Killing — $20 ($40)
• The Last Emperor (4K) — $30 ($60)
• The Last Picture Show (4K) — $30 ($60)
• The Last Temptation of Christ — $20 ($40)
• Lone Wolf and Cub Box Set (6 Movies) — $50 ($100)
• Lost Highway (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Marriage Story — $20 ($40)
• Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project Box Set — $62.48 ($125)
• Martin Scorsese`s World Cinema Project No. 3 Box Set — $62.48 ($125)
• McCabe & Mrs. Miller (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Mean Streets (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Miller’s Crossing — $20 ($40)
• Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Moonrise Kingdom — $20 ($40)
• Mother (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Mulholland Dr. (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Night of the Living Dead (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Night Moves (4K) — $25 ($50)
• No Country for Old Men (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Others (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Once Upon a Time in China: The Complete Films (5 Movies) — $62.48 ($125)
• Pan`s Labyrinth — $20 ($40)
• Parasite — $20 ($40)
• Paris, Texas (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Paths of Glory — $20 ($40)
• Police Story and Police Story 2 — $25 ($50)
• The Princess Bride (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Punch-Drunk Love (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Raging Bull (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Rashomon — $20 ($40)
• Real Life (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Repo Man (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Risky Business (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story — $20 ($40)
• Romeo and Juliet — $20 ($40)
• The Royal Tenenbaums — $20 ($40)
• The Samurai Trilogy — $35 ($70)
• Scarface (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Scorsese Shorts — $20 ($40)
• Seven Samurai (4K) — $30 ($60)
• The Shape of Water (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Silence of the Lambs — $20 ($40)
• Some Like It Hot (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Sorcerer (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Sound of Metal (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Spartacus (DVD) — $25 ($50)
• Straw Dogs– $20 ($40)
• Thelma & Louise (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Thief (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Throne of Blood — $20 ($40)
• Tod Browning’s Sideshow Shockers — $35 ($70)
• Trainspotting (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Trilogy of Life — $40 ($80)
• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me — $20 ($40)
• Uncut Gems (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Videodrome (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Wages of Fear (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Wall-E (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The War of the Worlds — $20 ($40)
• Yojimbo & Sanjuro: Two Kurosawa Samurai Films (4K) — $40 ($80)
• Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman — $100 ($200)

As evident, the sale features an impressive array of exceptional films. Criterion has established its reputation by curating a high-quality catalog of Blu-rays, 4K Blu-rays, and DVDs, all dedicated to preserving outstanding cinema from across the globe. Criterion releases are characterized by original cover art, display-worthy packaging, and unique bonus features not typically found in other editions of the same film. While Criterion often focuses on classic, including black-and-white, films, contemporary movies are regularly added to their collection.

Godzilla Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

The highly sought-after Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975, priced at $112.48 (originally $225), has historically seen rapid sell-outs. This collection features HD remasters of 15 Godzilla films from 1954 to 1975, offering the definitive way to experience these classics from the monster`s seminal period. Considered one of Criterion`s most visually impressive releases, this 8-disc Blu-ray set includes an exclusive hardcover book with commentary from film historians and stunning full-color illustrations.

For additional Kaiju adventures, Criterion also offers recent 4K Blu-ray editions of the original 1954 Godzilla movie and Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989), a noteworthy entry in the long-running franchise. The 4K remaster of the 1954 film, released last November, is available for just $20, representing a discount exceeding 50%. “Godzilla vs. Biollante” received its 4K release in March. Should the 4K versions be unavailable, standard Blu-ray editions of both films are also an option.

• Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films Collection — $112.48 ($225)
• Godzilla vs. Biollante (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Godzilla – 1954 (4K) — $20 ($50)

Both “Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films” and these two recent 4K remasters exemplify Criterion`s commitment to enhancing classic cinema for modern display and audio systems.

Akira Kurosawa Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

The same commitment to quality extends to Criterion`s selection of Akira Kurosawa films. The legendary Japanese director`s samurai epics are consistently popular during these sales, and for good reason. Kurosawa`s sprawling narratives are both captivating and thought-provoking. Criterion recently released 4K remasters of two of its most popular Kurosawa titles: Seven Samurai and the Yojimbo / Sanjuro combo pack. These two 4K releases join Akira Kurosawa`s Dreams, a feature inspired by Japanese folklore comprising eight of the director`s unique visions.

• Akira Kurosawa`s Dreams (4K) — $25 ($50)
• High and Low — $20 ($40)
• Ikiru — $20 ($40)
• Kagemusha — $20 ($40)
• Rashomon — $20 ($40)
• Seven Samurai (4K) — $30 ($60)
• Throne of Blood — $20 ($40)
• Yojimbo & Sanjuro: Two Kurosawa Samurai Films (4K) — $40 ($80)

The Coen Brothers Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

The Criterion catalog also boasts a significant number of films from celebrated modern directors. Last year, Criterion released a 4K remaster of No Country for Old Men, Joel and Ethan Coen`s Best Picture-winning adaptation of Cormac McCarthy`s novel. This remaster was approved by the film`s director of photography and includes new conversations with filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen, offering exclusive insights into the film’s production. Fans of the Coen brothers can also find three other titles from their filmography on standard Blu-ray.

• Blood Simple (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Inside Llewyn Davis — $20 ($40)
• Miller’s Crossing — $20 ($40)
• No Country for Old Men (4K) — $25 ($50)

David Lynch Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

David Lynch enthusiasts can acquire several of the director`s surrealist horror and neo-noir mysteries at a 50% discount. Criterion has released seven of Lynch`s films, including 4K remasters of Mulholland Dr., Blue Velvet, and Lost Highway. Additionally, standard 1080p Blu-rays are available for Eraserhead, Inland Empire, and the Twin Peaks prequel film Fire Walk with Me.

• Blue Velvet (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Eraserhead — $20 ($40)
• Inland Empire — $20 ($40)
• Lost Highway (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Mulholland Dr. (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me — $20 ($40)
• David Lynch: The Art Life — $15 ($30)

Guillermo del Toro Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

Criterion has frequently collaborated with Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro to include his distinctive fairy tales in their collection. The Shape of Water, released on 4K Blu-ray last holiday season, is now available for only $25. Beyond “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Shape of Water” stands as the only Best Picture winner in the fantasy genre, a film for which del Toro also received Best Director. Two other del Toro films have received 4K releases from Criterion: the bold stop-motion reimagining of Pinocchio and the director`s debut film Cronos. While Pan`s Labyrinth is hopefully next for a 4K treatment, Criterion`s 2K digital remaster is highly impressive and features a wealth of excellent bonus content.

• Cronos (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Devil`s Backbone — $20 ($40)
• Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Pan`s Labyrinth — $20 ($40)
• The Shape of Water (4K) — $25 ($50)

Adam Sandler Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

Two Adam Sandler movies are part of The Criterion Collection and feature superb 4K editions. These are not “Happy Gilmore” or “Billy Madison” (though the latter is getting a 4K release in July), but rather films that showcase Sandler`s impressive range as an actor: Uncut Gems and Punch-Drunk Love. Criterion`s 4K Blu-ray editions for both films are highly regarded.

• Punch-Drunk Love (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Uncut Gems (4K) — $25 ($50)

Martin Scorsese Criterion Collection Movies for 50% off:

Speaking of celebrated cinema, several Martin Scorsese films are featured in The Criterion Collection, including “The Last Waltz” and “Raging Bull” on 4K Blu-ray. Scorsese`s 2019 gangster epic “The Irishman” is also available on 1080p Blu-ray.

• After Hours (4K) — $25 ($50)
• The Age of Innocence — $20 ($40)
• The Irishman — $20 ($40)
• The Last Temptation of Christ — $20 ($40)
• The Last Waltz (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Mean Streets (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Raging Bull (4K) — $25 ($50)
• Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story — $20 ($40)
• Scorsese Shorts — $20 ($40)

More Award-winning films for 50% off:

Numerous other highlights are available in the sale, including The Others, the 2001 Nicole Kidman-led horror movie best experienced without prior knowledge. For those interested in suspense, consider adding The Silence of the Lambs to your collection. This adaptation of Thomas Harris`s novel remains the only horror movie to win Best Picture. Several other Best Picture recipients are currently in stock, including this year`s winner Anora and Parasite.

Criterion Collection Box Sets for 50% off:

For those seeking a significant investment in cinematic history, Criterion`s 40th-anniversary celebration last year included the release of a remarkable 40-movie Blu-ray box set, known as CC40. While its original retail price was $800, it is currently available for $400, effectively reducing the per-movie cost to $10.

CC40 offers a superb collection of both classic and contemporary films, all meticulously digitally restored and presented on Blu-ray. This comprehensive set is also replete with extensive bonus features, including audio commentaries, outtakes, trailers, and hundreds of hours of additional content. The 49 discs are housed within elegant folio cases, secured by a premium cloth-bound slipcase. Furthermore, CC40: The Criterion Collection comes with a 216-page book featuring retrospective essays by esteemed critics and historians. The complete list of films included in this collection is as follows:

• 8 ½
• Tokyo Story
• All That Jazz
• Bicycle Thieves
• Repo Man
• Naked
• Jules and Jim
• Being There
• Weekend
• Yi Yi
• The Night of the Hunter
• Pickpocket
• Sweet Smell of Success
• On the Waterfront
• Do the Right Thing
• Ratcatcher
• Sunday Bloody Sunday
• Mirror
• Barry Lyndon
• Safe
• Seconds
• His Girl Friday
• Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
• Y tu mama tambien
• My Own Private Idaho
• Love & Basketball
• Night of the Living Dead
• Ace in the Hole
• 3 Women
• The Red Shoes
• Down by Law
• La Cienaga
• Wanda
• House
• Sullivan`s Travels
• The Battle of Algiers
• A Woman Under the Influence
• Cleo from 5 to 7
• Persona
• In the Mood for Love

While CC40 and “Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films” represent the higher-priced box sets, several smaller collections are available for approximately $60 each. A notable highlight among these is Bruce Lee`s Greatest Hits, featuring five of the legendary action star`s finest films on Blu-ray.