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Criterion Collection Announces Stellar 2026 Lineup, Including Oscar-Winning Classics
17 Nov
Summary
- Criterion to release 4K editions of "Network" and "The Man Who Wasn't There"
- Debut of Cassavetes' "A Woman Under the Influence" on Blu-ray
- Lubitsch's early-sound-era musicals in a four-film set
In February 2026, the Criterion Collection will unveil a robust slate of classic film releases, headlined by new 4K editions of Sidney Lumet's "Network" (1976) and the Coen brothers' "The Man Who Wasn't There" (2001). The month will also see the Blu-ray debut of John Cassavetes' "A Woman Under the Influence" (1974), as well as a four-film set showcasing Ernst Lubitsch's pioneering early-sound-era musicals.
The Criterion Collection's February 2026 lineup promises to delight cinephiles, with a diverse range of acclaimed titles. "Network," which dominated the 1977 Oscars with 10 nominations and four wins, will be available in a director-approved restoration, along with extensive documentaries and newly produced filmmaker conversations. The Coen brothers' "The Man Who Wasn't There" will also receive the 4K treatment, complete with a best cinematography nod for Roger Deakins at the 2002 ceremony.
Fans of independent cinema will be thrilled to see the Blu-ray debut of Cassavetes' "A Woman Under the Influence," starring Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk, which earned two Oscar nominations in 1975. Additionally, the release of "Eclipse Series 8: Lubitsch Musicals" will showcase the director's groundbreaking work in the early sound era, with titles such as "The Love Parade," "Monte Carlo," "The Smiling Lieutenant," and "One Hour with You."
