Warner Bros. will release Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles in 4K Ultra HD for the first time on September 22, 2026, bringing the acclaimed gothic drama to a new level of visual and audio fidelity. The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray™ and Digital, featuring a newly remastered presentation with HDR and an expanded collection of bonus features.
Directed by Academy Award® winner Neil Jordan (The Crying Game), the film stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, Christian Slater, and Kirsten Dunst. The new release marks a major milestone for the celebrated adaptation of Anne Rice’s bestselling novel.
A Landmark Adaptation Returns in 4K
Based on Anne Rice’s blockbuster novel, Interview with the Vampire follows a 200‑year‑old vampire recounting his life story to a young reporter in late 20th‑century San Francisco. His tale spans centuries of desire, grief, terror, and longing, forming the narrative that became one of the most iconic vampire films of the modern era.
The film’s ensemble cast includes Academy Award® winners Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt, Academy Award® nominees Antonio Banderas, Stephen Rea, and Kirsten Dunst, along with Christian Slater. Upon release, the film earned Academy Award® nominations for Best Original Score and Best Art Direction at the 67th Academy Awards.
New Bonus Features
The 4K Ultra HD Blu‑ray™ and Digital release includes both legacy content and newly produced features reflecting on the film more than 30 years later:
- Eternal Night and Deadly Light (New) Director Neil Jordan and editor Mick Audsley discuss the film’s cinematography and the gothic romanticism crafted by director of photography Philippe Rousselot.
- Interview with the Vampire: Creating the World (New) Neil Jordan and production designer Dante Ferretti explore the film’s detailed sets, augmented locations, and costume design.
- Deleted Scenes (New)
- Commentary with Director Neil Jordan
- Introduction by Anne Rice, Neil Jordan, and Antonio Banderas
- In the Shadow of the Vampire
- Lestat, Louis and the Vampire Phenomenon
Release Details
Digital Release: September 22, 2026 Physical Release: September 22, 2026
Available From: Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google TV, Fandango, and major retailers online and in‑store.
Technical Specifications
Ultra HD Blu‑ray Languages: English, Spanish, French
Ultra HD Blu‑ray Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Run Time: 123 minutes
Rating: R (vampire violence and gore, and for sexuality)