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Home Video: This May's Slate Brings Rare Heroes and Wasteland Legends

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Physical media collectors have a lot to look forward to this May, as we pull back the curtain on a release slate that balances heavy-hitting franchises with some long-awaited cult treasures. From anniversary SteelBooks to rare international tokusatsu, the lineup for next month covers a lot of ground for those of us still dedicated to the spinning disc.

The headline for many will undoubtedly be the arrival of Fallout: Season Two on physical formats. In an age where streaming content can vanish into the digital ether, seeing a major series get a dedicated 4K SteelBook treatment is always a relief. But the real "water cooler" talk for genre enthusiasts is the surprise inclusion of early '90s international Ultraman series. These have been glaring omissions for collectors for years, and seeing them finally get a Blu-ray home is a testament to the fact that labels are still listening to the niche markets.

May 2026 Release Calendar

May 5, 2026

Top Gun (40th Anniversary Limited Edition SteelBook) – 4K UHD

Hard to believe it’s been 40 years since Maverick first buzzed the tower. This is clearly aimed at the shelf-aesthetic crowd; if you haven't upgraded to the 4K transfer yet, the SteelBook packaging makes this the version to grab.

Worldbreaker – DVD

A quieter indie release from Decal to start the month, perfect for those following their specific brand of genre curation.

May 12, 2026


Ultraman: Towards the Future + The Ultimate Hero – Blu-ray Combo Pack

This is the "collector's choice" for May. These Australian and American co-productions are fascinating pieces of tokusatsu history that have been stuck on grainy VHS or out-of-print imports for far too long. A massive win for preservation.

May 19, 2026

Fallout: Season Two – 4K UHD SteelBook, Blu-ray, DVD

The big blockbuster release of the month. Given how detailed the production design is in the Fallout universe, the high bitrate of a 4K disc is really the only way to watch this if you want to see every bit of wasteland grime.

I Love Lucy: The Complete Series (75th Anniversary Edition) – DVD

While we’re still holding out hope for a full series restoration on Blu-ray, this is a massive, comprehensive set. It’s an essential library piece for anyone who wants the DNA of the modern sitcom on their shelf.

Revenge! & Diane Keaton 3-Film Collections – DVD

These Walmart exclusives are classic "budget-fillers", perfect for a weekend marathon or for those looking to round out a genre collection without a massive investment.

May 26, 2026

Nirvanna, The Band, The Show, The Movie – Blu-ray

Closing the month with some beautiful chaos. Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s leap to the big screen (and back in time to 2008) is a must-have for fans of their unique, improvisational brand of comedy. It’s great to see NEON giving this the physical release it deserves.

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