Kino: Upcoming 4K Blu-ray Releases of Classic Pink Panther Films Detailed
HomeKino: Upcoming 4K Blu-ray Releases of Classic Pink Panther Films Detailed
Posted October 22, 2025 08:25 PM by Webmaster
Kino Lorber have detailed four upcoming 4K Blu-ray releases of classic Pink Panther films: The Pink Panther (1963), A Shot in the Dark (1964), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), and Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978).
Kino Lorber have also confirmed that Return of the Pink Panther (1975) will be released on 4K Blu-ray in early 2026.
THE PINK PANTHER (1963)
In this first film of the beloved comic series, dashing European thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) plans to steal a diamond, but he's not the only one with his eyes on the famous jewel known as the "Pink Panther." His nephew George (Robert Wagner) also aims to make off with the gem, and to frame Charles for the crime. Blundering French police inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) intercedes, but finds his career -- and his freedom -- jeopardized.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964)
A chambermaid at the Ballon residence in Paris is accused of murdering her lover. Against the wishes of Chief Inspector Dreyfuss, the infamous Clouseau is assigned to the case. Death follows the maid wherever she goes, yet Clouseau is stubbornly convinced of her innocence.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN (1976)
Just released from a mental hospital, Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) intends to off Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers), a former underling whose blundering drove the lawman around the bend. Dreyfus captures a scientist, ordering him to create a weapon that will destroy the planet, and threatens world leaders with annihilation unless they hand over his nemesis. Meanwhile, Clouseau goes to England to look for the vanished scientist, and his obliviousness turns out to be an asset.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER (1978)
When French drug kingpin Philippe Douvier (Robert Webber) learns that he's losing the respect of New York mob bosses, he decides to murder Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) to regain his reputation. After a case of mistaken identity, Clouseau is declared dead, much to the delight of his former boss, Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom). When Clouseau reemerges, he teams up with Douvier's ex-lover, Simone LeGree (Dyan Cannon), to break up the drug trafficking operation.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
Kino Lorber have also confirmed that Return of the Pink Panther (1975) will be released on 4K Blu-ray in early 2026.
THE PINK PANTHER (1963)
In this first film of the beloved comic series, dashing European thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) plans to steal a diamond, but he's not the only one with his eyes on the famous jewel known as the "Pink Panther." His nephew George (Robert Wagner) also aims to make off with the gem, and to frame Charles for the crime. Blundering French police inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) intercedes, but finds his career -- and his freedom -- jeopardized.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL TECHNIRAMA CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Blake Edwards
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL TECHNIRAMA CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Audio Commentary with Director/Co-Writer Blake Edwards
- The Pink Panther Story: Documentary (28:44) SD
- Behind the Feline - The Cartoon Phenomenon: Featurette (10:52) SD
- The Coolest Cat in Cortina - A Conversation with Robert Wagner: Featurette (10:56) SD
- An Italian Indian - The Pink Panther Princess with Claudia Cardinale: Featurette (11:11) SD
- Diamonds - Beyond the Sparkle: Featurette (6:55) SD
- The Tip Toe Life of a Cat Burglar - A Conversation with Former Jewel Thief Bill Mason: Featurette (9:45) SD
- Theatrical Trailer
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
A SHOT IN THE DARK (1964)
A chambermaid at the Ballon residence in Paris is accused of murdering her lover. Against the wishes of Chief Inspector Dreyfuss, the infamous Clouseau is assigned to the case. Death follows the maid wherever she goes, yet Clouseau is stubbornly convinced of her innocence.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- Back to the Start - Origin of The Pink Panther with Walter Mirisch: Featurette (23:10) HD
- Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews on The Dick Cavett Show (7:06) SD
- Five Theatrical Trailers (9:54) SD
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
THE PINK PANTHER STRIKES AGAIN (1976)
Just released from a mental hospital, Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom) intends to off Inspector Clouseau (Peter Sellers), a former underling whose blundering drove the lawman around the bend. Dreyfus captures a scientist, ordering him to create a weapon that will destroy the planet, and threatens world leaders with annihilation unless they hand over his nemesis. Meanwhile, Clouseau goes to England to look for the vanished scientist, and his obliviousness turns out to be an asset.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Audio commentary by Jason Simos of The Peter Sellers Appreciation Society
- Panther Musings - A Life in Films with Lesley-Anne Down: Featurette (21:49) HD
- A Cut Above - Editing the Pink Panther Films with Alan Jones: Featurette (24:31) HD
- Clouseau, the Greatest Fumbler in the World: 1976 Featurette (7:18) SD
- Four Theatrical Trailers (5:54)
- Four TV Spots (2:56)
- Four Radio Spots (2:55)
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER (1978)
When French drug kingpin Philippe Douvier (Robert Webber) learns that he's losing the respect of New York mob bosses, he decides to murder Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) to regain his reputation. After a case of mistaken identity, Clouseau is declared dead, much to the delight of his former boss, Charles Dreyfus (Herbert Lom). When Clouseau reemerges, he teams up with Douvier's ex-lover, Simone LeGree (Dyan Cannon), to break up the drug trafficking operation.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
DISC ONE - 4K BLU-RAY
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- DOLBY VISION/HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
- Audio Commentary with Film Historian William Patrick Maynard
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Optional English Subtitles
- NEW 4K RESTORATION FROM THE ORIGINAL CAMERA NEGATIVE
- Audio Commentary with Film Historian William Patrick Maynard
- Two Theatrical Trailers (3:04)
- Five TV Spots (1:57)
- Five Radio Spots (2:21)
- 5.1 Surround and Lossless 2.0 Audio
- Dual-Layered BD50 Disc
- Optional English Subtitles
