Gerard Butler’s Copshop Director’s Cut Gets 4K Blu-Ray Release This December
Gerard Butler has built a strong reputation in the action genre, delivering thrilling performances in movies like Greenland, Has Fallen, and Den of Thieves. While many of his best-known films belong to major franchises, one standalone action thriller has continued to attract attention years after its release. Now, the movie is getting a new home entertainment release that gives fans another reason to revisit it.
That movie is Copshop, the 2021 neo-noir crime thriller directed by Joe Carnahan. Following its success on streaming platforms, the film is officially returning with an extended Director’s Cut arriving on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray this December.
Copshop Director’s Cut Is Coming to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray
Copshop follows Bob Viddick (Gerard Butler), a professional hitman whose story becomes intertwined with Teddy Murreto (Frank Grillo), a professional con artist, rookie police officer Val Young (Alexis Louder), and murderer Tony Lamb (Toby Huss). Set inside a small-town police station, the film brings these characters into a dangerous conflict as a series of unpredictable events unfold.
The movie has received positive reviews and continued to find an audience through streaming. Now, fans will have another opportunity to experience the action with a new physical release.
According to a new listing on Gruv, Shout! Factory is releasing Copshop: Director’s Cut on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray. Pre-orders are currently available for the three-disc edition, which includes both the theatrical and Director’s Cuts in both formats.
The release also features a Director’s Cut audio commentary with director Joe Carnahan, actor Frank Grillo, and editor Kevin Hale. The commentary was recorded in 2026.
Priced at $36.99, Copshop: Director’s Cut is scheduled to arrive on December 8, 2026.
The Director’s Cut Adds 14 Minutes to the Movie
Although the Gruv listing does not reveal exactly what changes have been made to the Director’s Cut, it does provide an updated runtime. The new version is listed at 121 minutes, compared to the theatrical release’s 107-minute runtime.
That means the Director’s Cut will be 14 minutes longer than the original film, potentially giving audiences additional scenes that were left out of the theatrical version.
The release also arrives shortly after the movie’s fifth anniversary, making the timing a fitting opportunity for fans to revisit the action thriller.
Copshop Continues to Build a Cult Following
Over the years, Copshop has developed a steady cult following, largely thanks to its streaming success. The film has found a new audience among viewers who may have missed it during its original release but have since discovered its story at home.
The movie also draws inspiration from mystery and noir-style films, blending those elements with an action-packed crime thriller that keeps its characters at the center of the conflict.
With the physical release still a month away, fans can already place their pre-orders. For those who have enjoyed the film through streaming, the upcoming 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray edition offers a chance to experience more of Gerard Butler’s action-packed performance.
As Copshop continues to maintain its popularity, the film looks set to remain a notable part of Butler’s career for years to come.
Copshop Movie Details:
Copshop is an action-thriller directed by Joe Carnahan and written by Joe Carnahan, Kurt McLeod, and Mark Williams. Copshop: Director’s Cut is scheduled to arrive on December 8, 2026.
Genres: Action, Thriller
United Kingdom and Ireland Release: September 10, 2021
United States Release: September 17, 2021
Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes)
