Dogma 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		5.0
Overall		4.5

Dogma 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman December 14, 2025

It may not rise to the level of "is Die Hard a Christmas movie?", but the fact that Lionsgate is releasing Dogma in not one but two 4K editions as 2025's ostensible holiday season kicks into high gear may lead some snarkier prospective consumers to come to the conclusion that this provocative Kevin Smith outing may in fact be some kind of "Christmas movie", at least for those willing to question some of the basic tenets of their faith. Dogma was released on a 1080 disc back in the veritable Dark Ages of 2008 by Sony (see below for a link to my review of that edition), but now the film gets a 4K upgrade with Atmos audio and some new (or at least previously unreleased) supplements.

As mentioned above, Dogma had a 1080 release in 2008 from Sony, and my Dogma Blu-ray review of that edition provides plot information, a list of supplements and my reaction to the technical presentation.

In addition to this Lionsgate Limited edition, Lionsgate is also offering Dogma 4K in standard packaging, which looks like it offers the same supplementary content as this version (minus the SteelBook).

Dogma 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Note: Screenshots are sourced from the 1080 disc in this package.

Dogma is presented in 4K UHD courtesy of Lionsgate Film's Lionsgate Limited etailer with an HEVC / H.265 encoded 2160p transfer in 2.39:1, offering a very slight correction of the old 1080 disc's 2.40:1 aspect ratio. This is an appealing looking upgrade, but it can't help but have a certain "vintage" quality both in terms of the general appearance of the film stock, but also with regard to some of the variances in opticals courtesy of a less than fulsome budget. The palette has some interesting highlights courtesy of HDR (no Dolby Vision this time), and kind of interestingly blues and browns struck me as getting the most extra mileage out of the increased dynamic range. To my eyes there really wasn't any huge uptick in shadow detail in some of the darkest moments. Find detail is typically very good to excellent throughout, once again potentially ebbing at times in some of the composited effects moments (which are relatively few). Grain can be quite thick and occasionally on the splotchy yellow side, but the outdoor moments in particular offering a rather nicely tight resolution of the grain field.

Dogma 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Dogma gets a Dolby Atmos track on this release, and if the differences between this iteration and the old Dolby TrueHD 5.1 track on the original 1080 release aren't huge, they can be audibly noticeable, including more verticality in a couple of "angel flight" scenes, but also with regard to some of the "general" surround activity (like in the train sequences) that I mention in my old review of the first 1080 release. Consistent engagement of the surround channels enlivens the listening experience in the outdoor scenes in particular. Dialogue is rendered cleanly and clearly throughout. Optional English, French and Spanish subtitles are available.

Dogma 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

4K UHD Disc

• Introduction by Kevin Smith (UHD: 2:17) is another paean to physical media. Both the 4K and 1080 discs boot to this quasi-PSA.


• Revelations: Making Dogma (HD; 1:22:59) is an excellent retrospective with some good interviews and background information.


• Establishing Shot with Robert Yeoman (HD; 5:00) is an interview with the director of photography.


• Dogma Q & A (HD; 26:38) features Kevin Smith post screening.


• More Sermons from the Mount (HD; 15:07) offers more reminiscences from Smith.


• Original Theatrical Trailer (UHD; 2:35)


• 25th Anniversary Teaser and Theatrical Trailer (HD; 2:32)


• Audio Commentary with Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes Scott Mosier and Vincent Pereira is the same as the 1080 commentary listed below without the PiP content.


• Technical Audio Commentary with Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier and Vincent Pereira

1080 Disc

• Introduction by Kevin Smith (HD: 2:17)


• 25th Anniversary Teaser and Theatrical Trailer (HD; 2:31)


• Audio Commentary with Kevin Smith, Ben Affleck, Jason Lee, Jason Mewes Scott Mosier and Vincent Pereira - Play with Video Hijinks


• Technical Audio Commentary with Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier and Vincent Pereira


• Deleted Scenes with Intros (HD; 1:37:19 )


• Outtakes (HD; 13:07)


• Jay and Silent Bob Secret Stash Commercial (HD; 1:34)


• Judge Not: In Defense of Dogma (HD; 37:20) is the excellent documentary I mentioned in my original review which was not included with the first 1080 release.


• Original Theatrical Trailer (HD; 2:35)


• Storyboards (HD; 13:44)


• Original PSP Introduction with Kevin Smith (HD; 2:01)


• ShoWest Sizzle (HD; 00:49) is sourced from a pretty shoddy looking videotape and appears to be in a stretched aspect ratio.


• Easter Egg - How Jay Thinks Kevin Directs (HD; 1:58)


• Easter Egg- How Kevin Directs (HD; 2:14)


• My Opinion by Mrs. Harriet Wise (HD; 4:14)


• UK Teaser Trailer (HD; 00:21)


• TV Spot - US (HD; 00:30)


• TV Spots - UK (HD; 00:24)

This Lionsgate Limited edition features a whimsically designed SteelBook offering "Buddy Jesus" on the front panel surrounded by all of the major characters (angelic and/or human), with a "golden calf" of sorts on the back panel. The interior panels offer a deconstruction of the Last Supper sure to offend the more devout. A mylar O ring offers clouds surrounding Jesus on the front and standard credits and a synopsis on the back. A somewhat hilarious (at least for those with jaded reactions to religion) insert booklet offers reproductions of some of the angry letters Smith received after the film was originally released. A digital copy is included.

Dogma 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The, um, eclectic religious upbringing I experienced and which I documented in my original review may have made me more accepting of the obviously provocative content Smith offers here, but for anyone willing to actually think about religion in general and (perhaps) Catholicism in particular, Dogma is an absolutely fascinating viewing experience. This new release offers solid technical merits and some really appealing supplements. The SteelBook packaging of this Lionsgate Limited edition should also be alluring for some fans. Highly recommended.