A modern animated classic is getting a premium physical media upgrade. Wolf Children is set for a 4K Ultra HD release via Shout! Factory in a Limited Edition Steelbook that also includes the Blu-ray, giving collectors a deluxe option for revisiting Mamoru Hosoda’s heartfelt fantasy drama about family, identity, and growing up.
Release Date and Edition Details
Here’s what’s currently listed for the Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD Steelbook + Blu-ray package:
- Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray (2-disc set)
- Rating: PG
- Runtime: 117 minutes
- Region: Region A (per listing)
- Price (currently listed): $26.95
About the Film
Wolf Children follows Hana, a college student who falls in love with a man who can transform into a wolf. After they have two children, Ame and Yuki, Hana is left to raise them alone and eventually moves from the city to the countryside, hoping to give them the space to choose what kind of lives they want to live, whether “human” or “wolf.” It’s a sweeping, emotional coming-of-age story that balances everyday tenderness with the quiet weight of parenthood and self-discovery.
Special Features
This Steelbook edition is listed with a strong slate of extras:
- Making-of Featurette
- Stage Greetings
- Director’s Cut Trailers
- Teasers & Trailers
Where to Pre-Order
The Shout! Factory 4K steelbook of Wolf Children releases on April 14, 2026 and can be pre-ordered here.
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