The Wiz 4K UHD (1978) (Criterion Collection)

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Criterion will be releasing The Wiz (1978) on 4K in June!


Disc Replacement Program:

Here are the full details regarding THE WIZ replacement program:

We've made a correction to our 4K and Blu-ray editions of THE WIZ to fix issues with the feature ATMOS soundtrack.
We have also added an additional soundtrack to the release, the original theatrical 70mm 6-track soundtrack.

Please note that we are prioritizing replacements for fans who pre-ordered directly from Criterion.com, so those will go out first in the coming weeks, but anyone who has these first pressing discs is eligible for a replacement, regardless of where it was purchased.

If you would like us to add you to our queue now, please send us the following to orders@criterion.com:

• Your name and US or Canadian mailing address that will be valid for at least the next month; please type this information out in the body of the email
• A photo of the defective disc(s) with your name and date written on the front/art side (using a sharpie or paint marker - you can write this info on the lighter portion of the disc, and take a photo against a light source so your name and date are visible). You do not need to break the disc.
• Note that if you purchased the 4K UHD + Blu-ray version, we need a photo of both marked discs; if you have the Blu-ray version only, a photo of the single disc is sufficient
• A snapshot of your original purchase receipt, if available

Replacement discs are estimated to start going out in late September to mid October.

Tracking will be emailed to you automatically from our Pitney shipping account once the discs are being packed.

Finally, please hold on to the issue disc(s) for now but discard them as soon as the replacement versions are received successfully.

If you have not yet purchased THE WIZ or plan to purchase additional copies, it will be back in stock later this month (September) and the updated version will have the text SECOND PRESSING on the cover art and the discs.

Older Updates:

[Show spoiler] Update 2: (September 8th, 2025): It looks like Criterion will shipping out corrected discs shortly, and good news is they've added an alternate original theatrical 70 mm 6-track DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack! Credit to DimitriL for the heads-up

Update: (July 18th, 2025) The restoration of The Wiz had some audio errors, which are being corrected now. They will be starting a replacement program eventually. I'll update this post again with details as they come out.

Hi,

Thanks for your patience as we looked into this.

I can confirm that our initial release of THE WIZ 4K UHD and Blu-ray have feature audio errors that are being corrected now.

If you have already purchased a copy of the film, please hold on to it and watch for follow up instructions regarding the process for receiving replacement corrected disc(s).

If you have not purchased your copy or have returned the one you bought, rest assured that the second pressing will be clearly marked and available for sale in the coming months.

We'll be in touch again as soon as we have more news to share regarding the updated release and replacement process.

Best,
Kseniya

The Wiz (1978) 4K UHD

https://www.criterion.com/films/33810-the-wiz

Update: New Specs for corrected disc, which now comes with an original 6-track theatrical 70mm soundtrack track

4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

• New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack and alternate original theatrical 70 mm 6-track DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• In the 4K UHD edition: One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
• New audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. Martin
• Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana Ross
• Trailer
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: An essay by critic Aisha Harris
• New cover by Komi Olafimihan

Original list of extras

[Show spoiler]

4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

• New 4K digital restoration, approved by producer Rob Cohen, with Dolby Atmos soundtrack
• One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
• New audio commentary featuring scholars Michael B. Gillespie and Alfred L. Martin
• Archival interviews with director Sidney Lumet and actor Diana Ross
• Trailer
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• PLUS: An essay by critic Aisha Harris

New cover by Komi Olafimihan

L. Frank Baum’s timeless story The Wonderful Wizard of Oz gets a funky reimagining in this lavish adaptation of a landmark Broadway show based on the book. Diana Ross brings her showstopping star power to the role of Dorothy, here a Harlem schoolteacher who is magically transported to a surreal fantasyland that resembles New York City, complete with man-eating trash cans and a disco paradise. Propelled by the musical contributions of Quincy Jones and an all-star cast that includes Michael Jackson, Richard Pryor, and Lena Horne, this dazzling soul spectacular from legendary director Sidney Lumet reframes a beloved tale through the Black American experience, creating a powerful celebration of self-determination.