AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME AT HOME, SEE CATE BLANCHETT AND MICHAEL FASSBENDER PLAY SPY VERSUS SPY IN STEVEN SODERBERGH’S EXHILIRATING SPY THRILLER, NOW WITH NEVER BEFORE-SEEN BONUS CONTENT
BLACK BAG
“AN ELECTRIC, FAST-PACED THRILLER” – WALL STREET JOURNAL & CERTIFIED FRESH WITH A 97% ROTTEN TOMATOES SCORE
AVAILABLE TO OWN OR RENT STARTING TOMORROW EXCLUSIVELY ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS PRE-ORDER NOW ON 4K UHD, BLU-RAY™ AND DVD, AVAILABLE MAY 13 FROM UNIVERSAL PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Universal City, California, March 31, 2025 - As the action-packed spy thriller continues to captivate audiences in theaters nationwide, BLACK BAG will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent tomorrow, April 1, 2025, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. Hailed by critics as “witty” (The New York Times) and “wildly entertaining” (IGN), the high-stakes tale of espionage will also debut on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™ and DVD on May 13, 2025. Uncover exclusive behind-the-scenes bonus content including an inside look at the making of “one of Soderbergh’s smartest and sexiest films yet” (Variety), only when you purchase from participating digital retailers nationwide, including Apple TV, Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), Comcast Xfinity, Cox, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Movies Anywhere.
From Academy Award®-winning Director Steven Soderbergh, BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.
BLACK BAG boasts a critically acclaimed cast, starring Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett (Tár, Carol), Academy Award® nominated Michael Fassbender (12 Years of Slave, Prometheus), Pierce Brosnan (Mamma Mia!, James Bond franchise), Primetime Emmy® nominated Regé-Jean Page (“Bridgerton”, The Gray Man), BAFTA Award® nominated Marisa Abela (“Industry”, Rogue Agent), Tom Burke (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Mank), and Academy Award® nominated Naomie Harris (Moonlight, Skyfall).
EXCLUSIVE BONUS FEATURES WHEN YOU PURCHASE AT PARTICIPATING RETAILERS:
- Deleted Scenes
- The Company of Talent - In the world of spies, there are no small players. Join the ensemble cast and learn about their distinct character motivations, secrets, and overall creative approach to bringing each role to life under the direction of Steven Soderbergh.
- Designing BLACK BAG - Enter the world of espionage and collect intelligence on the production design, costumes, makeup, and special effects that came together to embody the looks of each character and the aesthetic of each space they inhabit.
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Trailer: https://uni.pictures/BlackBag_HomeEntTrailer
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FILMMAKERS:
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Pierce Brosnan, Regé-Jean Page, Marisa Abela, Tom Burke, Naomie Harris
Casting: Carmen Cuba
Costume Design: Ellen Mirojnick
Music: David Holmes
Production Design: Philip Messina
Co-Producers: AJ Riach, Corey Bayes
Executive Producer: David Koepp
Produced By: Casey Silver, Gregory Jacobs
Written By: David Koepp
Directed By: Steven Soderbergh
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4K UHD:
Street Date: May 13, 2025
UPC Number: 840418325629
Layers: BD 66
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 widescreen
Rating: R for language including some sexual references, and some violence
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) and French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 01:34:00
TECHNICAL INFORMATION BLU-RAYTM:
Street Date: May 13, 2025
UPC Number: 191329277423
Layers: BD 50
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.39:1 widescreen
Rating: R for language including some sexual references, and some violence
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (Dolby TrueHD 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) and French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 01:34:00
TECHNICAL INFORMATION DVD:
Street Date: May 13, 2025
UPC Number: 191329277416
Layers: DVD 9
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 2.00:1 Anamorphic widescreen
Rating: R for language including some sexual references, and some violence
Subtitles: English, French Canadian, Latin American Spanish
Languages/Sound: English (Dolby Digital 5.1 for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 for Bonus Content), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1) and French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Run Time: 01:34:00
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