‘Tiger on the Beat I & II’ 4K Releasing via Shout! Factory

Tiger on the Beat (1988)
Tiger on the Beat (1988)

One of Shout! Factory’s Hong Kong action picks is getting a big format upgrade with a stacked disc count. Tiger on the Beat I & II is set for a 4K Ultra HD release that also includes the Blu-ray, bringing two high-energy action-comedies together in one collector-friendly package.

Tiger on the Beat I & II 4K - Shout! Factory

Release Date and Edition Details

Here’s what’s currently listed for the Tiger on the Beat I & II 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray package:

  • Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray (4-disc set)
  • Rating: NR
  • Region: Region A (per listing)
  • Price (currently listed): $49.99

About the Film

Tiger on the Beat pairs a seasoned cop with a rookie partner in a mismatched-buddy setup as they investigate the murder of a heroin trafficker, leaning into the blend of action and comedy that made Hong Kong genre cinema such a staple of the era. Tiger on the Beat II follows Captain Lam, a veteran cop approaching 40 who wants to do something memorable before retirement, setting the stage for another round of chaotic, stunt-heavy action.

Special Features

This 4K set is listed with a disc-by-disc slate of extras, including new scans, Dolby Vision on select discs, and multiple interviews:

Disc 1 – Tiger on the Beat

  • 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative
  • Presented in Dolby Vision
  • Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release
  • Audio Commentary with Film Historian Frank Djeng

Disc 2 – Tiger on the Beat

  • 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative
  • Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release
  • Interview with Stunt Man and Actor Billy Lui
  • Interview with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks
  • Audio Commentary with Film Historian Frank Djeng

Disc 3 – Tiger on the Beat II

  • 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative
  • Presented in Dolby Vision
  • Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release
  • Audio Commentary with Film Historian Frank Djeng

Disc 4 – Tiger on the Beat II

  • 4K Scan from the Original Camera Negative
  • Optional English Subtitles Newly Translated for this Release
  • Interview with Martial Arts Director Ridley Tsui
  • Interview with James Mudge, Hong Kong Film Critic at easternKicks
  • Audio Commentary with Film Historian Frank Djeng

Where to Pre-Order

The Shout! Factory 4K release of Tiger on the Beat I & II releases on April 28, 2026 and can be pre-ordered here.


READ MORE: Tiger on the Beat (1988), Tiger on the Beat 2 (1990)

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