Press Release Lionsgate Press Release: Kick-Ass (2009) (4k UHD SteelBook) (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

4K Ultra HD + Digital Steelbook


15th Anniversary 4K edition presented in Dolby Vision® HDR


SteelBook® art by Tracie Ching


Street Date: 5/13/25


SRP: $43.99





Not all superheroes wear capes—some don a customized wetsuit and dub themselves Kick-Ass! Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the twisted, high-octane action-adventure Kick-Ass arrives on Steelbook® exclusively at Lionsgate Limited. From director Matthew Vaughn (The Kingsman films), the film follows a comic book-obsessed teen (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) who reinvents himself as a crime-fighting hero—despite having no training or actual superpowers. After a near-death encounter with a ruthless drug dealer, Kick-Ass is rescued by two masked vigilantes, Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) and his daughter, Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz), leading to an all-out war against a brutal mobster. Available in 4K Ultra HD + Digital, Kick-Ass features exclusive Steelbook® artwork and new special features, making this a must-own for fans. Kick-Ass will be available on May 13, 2025, only on Lionsgate Limited for the suggested retail price of $43.99.





OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS


Not all superheroes wear capes — some don a customized wet suit and dub themselves Kick-Ass! Based on a beloved comic series, this 15th anniversary release of the twisted, high octane action-adventure from director Matthew Vaughn (the Kingsman films) follows a comic book-obsessed teen (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) who reinvents himself as a crime-fighting hero, with one glaring problem: he has no training or actual superpowers. In a near-death confrontation with a ruthless drug dealer, Kick-Ass is rescued by a pair of costumed, highly skilled vigilantes — Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) and his daughter, Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz). When they all join forces along with another rookie avenger called Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), a brutal mobster and object of Big Daddy’s vengeance pushes their alliance and skills to the brink.





CAST


Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Bullet Train, Kraven the Hunter, Nosferatu)


Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Superbad, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2)


Mark Strong (“The Penguin”, Kingsman: Secret Service “Dune: Prophecy”)


Chloë Grace Moretz (500 Days of Summer, Carrie, If I Stay)


Nicolas Cage (Longlegs, Ghost Rider, National Treasure)





SPECIAL FEATURES


The Lionsgate Limited edition 4K also includes new special features:

• “Pure Cinematic Fun” Featurette
• “Still Kicking Ass” Featurette
• “The Work of Art” Featurette
• “Physical Media Kicks Ass”
• Teaser Trailer

Legacy Special Features:

• Audio Commentary with Writer-Director Matthew Vaughn
• A New Kind of Superhero: The Making of Kick-Ass
• Itʼs On! The Comic Book Origin of Kick-Ass
• Official Trailer
• “Hit Girl” Official Red Band Trailer

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Year of Production: 2009
• Title Copyright: Kick-Ass © 2009 KA Films LP. All Rights Reserved.
• Type: Catalog Re-Release
• Rating: R
• Genre: Action, Comedy
• Closed-Captioned: English, Spanish
• Subtitles: English and Spanish Subtitles, English SDH
• Run Time: 117 minutes
• 4K Audio: English Dolby Atmos
• Screen Format: Widescreen (2.40:1) in Dolby Vision®

 

[Stephen_J_H]

I have questions. This is likely to be a 2K upscale with an HDR pass, so apart from new eye-searing colour, what is actually to be gained?