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Spielberg’s Hook to get a 4K SteelBook release on Nov. 17
Steven Spielberg’s 1991 film Hook is getting a limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release on Nov.
17.
The film stars Robin Williams as Peter Pan grown up and Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook.
Its story follows Peter Banning, a work-focused lawyer whose children are kidnapped, forcing him to return to Neverland.
There, he must rediscover his imagination to try to save them.
The release marks the film’s 35th anniversary and includes a 4K restoration, Dolby Vision and English Dolby Atmos audio.
It also includes a new hour-long documentary with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, along with older bonus material.
Hook was a box-office success but received mixed reviews, and it has since gained a devoted following among some viewers who grew up with it.
Sony will release Steven Spielberg’s Hook as a limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook on Nov. 17.
The release marks the film’s 35th anniversary in 2026.
The film has been restored from the original camera negative in 4K with Dolby Vision and English Dolby Atmos audio.
It includes an hour-long documentary with behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and Spielberg’s home movies.
Hook has a divided reputation, with some viewers treating it as a childhood favorite and others criticizing its story and sentimentality.
- Who
- Sony is releasing the film. Hook stars Robin Williams as a grown-up Peter Pan and Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook.
- What
- Hook is getting a limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook release with new and archival bonus material.
- When
- Nov. 17, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The release marks the film’s 35th anniversary in 2026.
Hook fans
Critics and detractors
Reception
Hook fans
Some viewers consider it an endlessly rewatchable childhood favorite with memorable performances and elaborate sets.
Critics and detractors
Critics were less enthusiastic, and some viewers find its story overstuffed and its approach too sentimental.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Hook arrived in theaters.
The film celebrates its 35th anniversary.
Sony is set to release the limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook.
- Release date
- Nov. 17, 2026
- Anniversary
- 35th anniversary in 2026
- Format
- Limited-edition 4K Ultra HD SteelBook
- Restoration
- Original camera negative in 4K with Dolby Vision
- Audio
- English Dolby Atmos
- Documentary
- Hook: Never Never Ending; one hour
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