Hugh Jackman's Action Fantasy Epic Returns Next Month With Exciting New Release

Published Sep 23, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT Maggie Dela Paz is a News and TV writer at ScreenRant. She has nearly a decade of professional experience in writing entertainment articles about a wide range of topics, including movies, television, music, anime, streaming, and more. One of Hugh Jackman’s action fantasy movies is getting an exciting new update from Universal Pictures. By the start of the 2000s, Jackman had transformed himself from a musical theater powerhouse into a Hollywood action star. This career shift was thanks to his breakout role as Wolverine in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men movies. His portrayal of the Marvel hero has remained his most memorable performance to date, leaving fans struggling to see any other actor who could take over the role. While Jackman also found success in other genres, like 2001’s romantic comedy Kate & Leopold, which earned him his first Golden Globe nomination, his filmography in the 2000s was anchored by high-octane action movies. One of these films was 2004’s action fantasy epic Van Helsing, which will be receiving a 4K release soon. The cult classic film saw Jackman playing the titular monster hunter, based on the character from Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula. According to a new listing from Blu-ray.com, Universal Pictures has remastered Jackman’s Van Helsing in 4K, which will be released as a limited-edition Steelbook. Over two decades after its theatrical debut, the film will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray, starting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The two-disc 4K set is now available for pre-order on Amazon for $29.99. The new release will also include bonus content such as bloopers, featurettes, and commentaries from the cast and crew. Special Features: Feature Commentary with Director Stephen Sommers and Editor/Producer Bob Ducsay Feature Commentary with Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Henley and Will Kemp Van Helsing: The Story, The Life, The Legend Track the Adventure Bringing the Monsters to Life You Are in the Movie! The Music of Van Helsing Bloopers Dracula's Lair Is Transformed The Masquerade Ball Scene "Unmasked" The Art of Van Helsing Monster Eggs In the 2004 movie, Jackman’s Van Helsing is introduced as a famous monster slayer who travels to Transylvania after being tasked with defeating Count Dracula. The prince of darkness’ plans involve using Frankenstein’s monster to give life to his army of undead offspring. With the help of Kate Beckinsale’s Anna Valerious, Van Helsing must find a way to stop his immortal nemesis before it's too late. Besides Dracula and Frankenstein’s monster, the film also features other supernatural creatures, including werewolves, Dracula’s brides, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Van Helsing was written and directed by Stephen Sommers. He’s best known for his work on the popular The Mummy movies starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Jackman and Beckinsale were joined by cast members Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley, Kevin J. O'Connor, Will Kemp, Elena Anaya, and Robbie Coltrane. During its theatrical run, the movie only grossed over $300 million worldwide and was widely panned by critics. However, the 2004 film eventually gained a cult following due to its successful home video release. Universal Pictures Universal Pictures originally planned to make a Van Helsing sequel, but ultimately canceled it after the first film wasn’t able to meet or exceed its expectations. In 2020, the studio announced the development of a Van Helsing reboot with Overlord director Julius Avery attached to helm the project. The Conjuring franchise creator, James Wan, also signed on to the project as a producer through his Atomic Monster banner. However, since its announcement, the reboot has unfortunately remained stuck in development. The most recent update it received was from 2023, with Avery confirming that it was “still in motion.” Release Date May 3, 2004 Runtime 132 Minutes Director Stephen Sommers