'The Phantom' (1996) Gets the Boutique Blu-ray Treatment

Scott Waldyn
18 hours ago
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Box art for the 4K 2-disc release of The Phantom (1996) — Box art for the 4K 2-disc release of *The Phantom* (1996)

This April, independent art house film distributor Kino Lorber is releasing new HD and 4K remasters of The Phantom (1996) starring Billy Zane. With the film celebrating its 30th anniversary this year (and the character of The Phantom celebrating his 90th birthday), the timing couldn't be more perfect.

For US and Canada-based fans who want to recapture the magic of this film, preorders are currently available. Kino Lorber is offering two options for purchase.

Phantom phans can choose from either of the following:

A 4K two-disc set that includes both the 4K version and HD Blu-ray version
An HD single-disc Blu-ray edition that includes new special features

Each version includes either an HD or HDR master from a 4K scan of the 35mm original camera negative that has been director-approved.

Features include brand-new audio commentary from Director Simon Wincer, a new interview with Billy Zane, and a new interview with composer David Newman over the film's score.

Both of these sets are going to be available on April 14, 2026. Kino Lorber is currently only offering shipping in the United States and Canada at this time.

Details are as follows:

4K UHD (Disc 1)

Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative (Approved by Director Simon Wincer)
NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
Triple-Layered UHD100 Disc
Optional English Subtitles

Blu-ray (purchased standalone or as disc 2 on the two-disc 4K set)

Brand New HD Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative
NEW Audio Commentary by Director Simon Wincer, Moderated by Filmmaker Douglas Hosdale
Kismet in the Jungle: NEW Interview with Star Billy Zane (27:06)
Slam Evil - Scoring The Phantom: NEW Interview with Composer David Newman (14:48)
Theatrical Trailer
5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
Optional English Subtitles

Box art for the Blu-ray single-disc release of The Phantom (1996) — Box art for the Blu-ray single-disc release of *The Phantom* (1996)

Synopsis: A fantastic Billy Zane (Titanic) stars in this thrill-a-minute actioner based on one of the most successful comic series of all time! The story begins as an expedition lands on the island of Bengalla, seeking the legendary skulls of Touganda. Believed to harness an energy force of incalculable power, the skulls could spell disaster for mankind. And that’s exactly what ruthless tycoon Xander Drax (Treat Williams, Deep Rising) has in mind…unless one man can save it. Now evil has met its match and great movie adventure has a new name—The Phantom! Rousingly directed by Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove, Quigley Down Under) and also starring Kristy Swanson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Catherine Zeta-Jones (The Mask of Zorro), James Remar (48 Hrs.), Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (Mortal Kombat) and Patrick McGoohan (Escape from Alcatraz).

When this new set releases in April, Chronicle Chamber will have a review of the HD transfer, as well as those bonus new interviews included as special features.