Cinematic reboots and remakes have become incredibly hot commodities in Hollywood over the past few years, with studios mining dormant properties for gold that can potentially be dug up and repurposed for a new audience. One movie is set to make an explosive comeback in more ways than one, as it is not only getting a star-studded reboot, it is also getting a second chance to reclaim its legacy, 20 years after splitting critical opinion over whether it was a visionary masterpiece or an expensive misfire. This divisive title is none other than Michael Mann’s 2006 action thriller Miami Vice, which is officially returning with a new release, perfectly timed to ride the wave of interest ahead of the franchise’s modern reimagining in summer 2028.
Adapted from the iconic 1980s television phenomenon, Mann’s big-screen adaptation of Miami Vice starred Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell as undercover detectives Ricardo Tubbs and Sonny Crockett, plunging the duo into a slow-burn investigation of global drug cartels. While its uncompromising visual style initially baffled audiences, especially those expecting a standard summer blockbuster, the film has spent the last two decades undergoing a massive critical re-evaluation. Now its redemption story is making the ultimate victory lap with an expansive new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release that restores the director’s vision in pristine detail.
Housed in a rigid slipcase, this massive five-disc collector’s box set arrives courtesy of Shout! Factory and is headlined by the “Director’s Final Cut,” which has been assembled in celebration of the movie’s 20th anniversary. The recut offers a revised version of Miami Vice, presented alongside the original theatrical cut of the film. Both versions are presented in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Vision, supervised and approved by Mann himself. Beyond its technical overhaul, the new release is a treasure trove for physical media collectors, as it features an expansive lineup of special features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes and an optional audio commentary for the original alternate cut, which is also included on one of the discs.
Miami Vice — The Director’s Final Cut 4K Blu-ray
- The Director’s Final Cut Presented in Dolby Vision, Supervised and Approved by Writer-Director Michael Mann (2026)
- Miami Vice Undercover
- Behind-the-Scenes Featurettes: Gun Training, Mojo Race, and Haitian Hotel Camera Blocking
- Theatrical Trailer
- Theatrical Cut Presented in Dolby Vision, Supervised and Approved by Michael Mann (2026)
- Original Alternate Cut with Optional Audio Commentary with Michael Mann
- Miami & Beyond: Shooting on Location
- Visualizing Miami Vice
As showcased by Collector’s Editions, the premium package spotlights Foxx and Farrell as Tubbs and Crockett, with the words “no law” and “no order” across the cover. The artwork might grab the attention of physical media enthusiasts browsing shelves for their latest pick-up, but what makes the new 4K Blu-ray release particularly exciting is its five-disc configuration. This kind of sprawling treatment is rarely given to movies that underperformed both critically and commercially, such as Miami Vice, which grossed $164 million worldwide against a $135 million budget while earning a mixed 47% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The 4K Blu-ray of Miami Vice is scheduled to arrive on Dec. 15, 2026, serving as the perfect bridge to the franchise’s future. The timing couldn’t be better, as it officially sets the stage for Miami Vice ’85, the forthcoming reboot directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Dan Gilroy. The new film features a star-studded cast led by Michael B. Jordan as Tubbs and Austin Butler as Crockett, with a Fallout favorite having recently joined the fold in a villainous role, ready to introduce the beloved franchise to a new generation.
