
‘Master and Commander’ Battens Down the Hatches on Digital Streaming, 4K UHD Steelbook Aug. 5
The courage to do the impossible lies in the hearts of men! Peter Weir’s high-seas masterpiece set during the Napoleonic Wars, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, sets sail for the first time ever on 4K Ultra HD Digital and Blu-ray Disc August 5.
Adapted from the 10th novel in Patrick O’Brian’s legendary ‘Aubrey/Maturin’ series, the film stars Russell Crowe as Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, the Royal Navy’s most daring and battle-tested commander, and Paul Bettany as his close friend, ship’s surgeon, and naturalist Stephen Maturin. When HMS Surprise is ambushed by a superior enemy vessel, Aubrey must confront the brutal challenges of war, the unforgiving sea, and the limits of leadership. With his ship damaged and crew wounded, he sets off on a relentless pursuit across two oceans – facing a choice between duty and loyalty, and a mission that could alter the fate of nations or destroy them all.
Nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World won for Best Cinematography (Russell Boyd) and Best Sound Editing (Richard King).
Newly restored and remastered from the original elements, this stunning 4K release is presented with Dolby Vision HDR and Atmos® audio, delivering breathtaking picture and immersive sound offering fans the definitive home viewing experience of the acclaimed epic.
The Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release is housed in a collectible two-disc SteelBook set, featuring striking, navy-and-gold nautical artwork that reflects the film’s epic scale and maritime themes. The exterior showcases a richly detailed compass rose and a bold illustration of Captain “Lucky Jack” Aubrey, while the interior reveals a sweeping ocean vista with Russell Crowe poised against stormy seas – offering fans the ultimate collector’s edition.

Product Specifications:Release Date:
Digital: August 6, 2025
Physical: August 6, 2025
Formats:
Digital: 4K UHD
Physical: 4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital Code (Steelbook)
Feature Run Time: Approx. 138 Minutes
Rating: PG-13
Aspect Ratio: Physical: 2:40:1
Year: 2003
$211,622,535
Disc Size:
4K UHD Blu-ray: 100GB
Blu-ray: 50GB
Audio:
4K: English Dolby Atmos and 2.0 Dolby Digital Descriptive Audio, Spanish and French
5.1 Dolby Digital
Language Tracks:
Blu-ray: English 5.1 DTS-HDMA, Spanish and French Dolby Digital Language Tracks
Subtitles:
4K: English SDH, Spanish and French Subtitles
Blu-ray: English SDH and Spanish Subtitles