When was the film House Party released in 4K Ultra HD?

House Party was released in 4K Ultra HD by The Criterion Collection, celebrating its 35th anniversary in March 2025.

How did House Party perform at the box office?

House Party was a major box office success, returning ten times its initial investment and becoming one of the decade's biggest hits in terms of return on investment.

Who was originally considered for House Party before Kid 'n Play?

Director Reginald Hudlin initially planned to cast 'some baby hip hop act,' but New Line Cinema's involvement led to the casting of Kid 'n Play.

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House Party Hits 4K Ultra HD

26 Jan

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Summary

House Party celebrates its 35th anniversary with a 4K Ultra HD release.
Director Reginald Hudlin started the idea as a college student project.
The film became a massive box office success, earning 10 times its budget.

The iconic 1990s film House Party, which recently marked its 35th anniversary in March 2025, has been released in 4K Ultra HD by The Criterion Collection. Director Reginald Hudlin recounted how the film evolved from a college project at Harvard University into a significant cultural phenomenon.

Hudlin recalled initial screenings that generated immense excitement, noting a particularly telling moment when severe traffic, caused by eager attendees, delayed his arrival at his own rough cut screening. This indicated the film's significant early appeal.

Further validation came from its successful run at Sundance, where midnight screenings led to additional showings due to overwhelming audience demand and subsequent award wins. The film's financial success was substantial, becoming one of the decade's biggest hits in terms of return on investment, making ten times its budget.