The Criterion Collection announced Thursday a robust February 2026 slate headlined by new 4K editions of Sidney Lumet’s “Network” (1976) and Joel and Ethan Coen’s “The Man Who Wasn’t There” (2001).
The month also brings the Blu-ray debut of John Cassavetes’ “A Woman Under the Influence” (1974), a four-film Ernst Lubitsch Pre-Code musical cycle and Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s “Cloud” (2024), arriving fresh from its theatrical run.
The releases begin Feb. 3 with Delmer Daves’ “3:10 to Yuma” (1957) in a 4K UHD and Blu-ray combo edition. The psychological western, starring Van Heflin and Glenn Ford, features a new 4K digital restoration with Dolby Vision HDR, archival interviews and an essay by Kent Jones.
Jacques Tati’s “PlayTime” (1967) follows Feb. 10, newly restored in 4K with multiple commentaries, documentaries and rare archival materials, including a 1967 television program shot on the film’s “Tativille” set.
Cassavetes’ “A Woman Under the Influence,” starring Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk, also arrives Feb. 10 in high definition with commentary tracks, archival interviews and a stills gallery.
On Feb. 17, Criterion releases “Eclipse Series 8: Lubitsch Musicals,” a four-film set — “The Love Parade,” “Monte Carlo,” “The Smiling Lieutenant” and “One Hour with You” — showcasing Lubitsch’s pioneering early-sound-era work.
“Network” dominated the 1977 Oscars with 10 nominations and four wins, including a posthumous best actor for Peter Finch, best actress for Faye Dunaway, supporting actress for Beatrice Straight, along with original screenplay for Paddy Chayefsky. “A Woman Under the Influence” earned two nominations at the 1975 ceremony — best actress for Rowlands and best director for Cassavetes. “The Man Who Wasn’t There” received a best cinematography nod for Roger Deakins at the 2002 ceremony.
On Feb. 17, Criterion releases “Eclipse Series 8: Lubitsch Musicals,” a four-film set — “The Love Parade” (1929), “Monte Carlo” (1930), “The Smiling Lieutenant” (1931) and “One Hour with You” (1932) — showcasing Lubitsch’s pioneering early-sound-era work.
Kurosawa’s “Cloud” joins the collection the same day on Blu-ray and DVD with a Criterion Channel interview and notes by critic Sean Gilman.
Lumet’s “Network” and the Coen brothers’ “The Man Who Wasn’t There” close the month Feb. 24 with director-approved restorations, extensive documentaries and newly produced filmmaker conversations. Both titles will be available in 4K UHD and Blu-ray combo editions and as standalone Blu-rays.
For collectors who thought physical media was dead, Criterion proves there’s still plenty of life in the format.
