After an unfortunate lackluster performance at the box office, Leigh Whannell's Wolf Man has been given a digital release date. You can expect the horror film to be available for rent or purchase on digital retailers on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025. As of right now, you can pre-order the film on digital platforms such as AppleTV or Fandango at Home for $24.99 before taxes.
On the actual day of its digital release, the movie will likely be priced between $19.99 and $29.99 for purchase, while rental may range from $14.99 to $24.99. This is an estimate of the usual prices for both purchasing and renting a new movie on its digital release day. Then, on March 18, the horror film will reportedly have a physical media release, where it will be available to buy on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD.
Here are the bonus features that will be included on the digital version, 4K, Blu-ray and DVD release via Fangoria:
- UNLEASHING A NEW MONSTER – Explore Leigh Whannell’s dark and gritty take on one of horror’s most iconic monsters. Learn what inspired the visionary director to create this tragic tale of family, loss, and a night of absolute terror.
- DESIGNING WOLF MAN – Director Leigh Whannell and prosthetic designer Arjen Tuiten, set out to create a Wolf Man unlike any seen before. Take a closer look at the conceptual designs, sculptures and prosthetic make-up that aided in the creation of a monster that stays with you long after the credits roll.
- HANDS ON HORROR – Strap in for a breakdown of the film’s most thrilling action sequences. Cast and crew discuss how practical effects enabled them to capture raw and realistic performances of the most terrifying, heart-pounding scenes in the film.
- NIGHTMARES AND SOUNDSCAPES – Transition into Blake’s perspective and witness the world through the eyes of an animal. Learn how sound design and VFX came together to highlight the enhanced hearing, vision, and complete abandonment of humanity that materialized during the transformation from Man to Wolf.
- FEATURE COMMENTARY WITH DIRECTOR/CO-WRITER LEIGH WHANNELL
Wolf Man is a werewolf horror movie co-written by Leigh Whannell and Corbett Tuck. Whannell also directed the film. It's a reboot of The Wolf Man film series and stars Christopher Abbott as a desperate father named Blake Lovell who tries to protect himself and his family from a dangerous werewolf only to end up being bitten and turned into one himself.
Starring alongside Abbott is Julia Garner as Charlotte Lovell, Blake's wife, and Matilda Firth as Ginger Lovell, Blake and Charlotte's young daughter. The rest of the cast includes Sam Jaeger, Ben Prendergast, and Benedict Hardie. Whannell also voices a character in the movie.
As mentioned earlier, Wolf Man underperformed at the box office. It only managed to gross $29.8 million worldwide against a production budget of around $25 million. It also faced poor reception from both critics and audiences, with some describing it as boring. Personally, I would agree and also add that it's not one of Whannell's best works. It isn't an entirely bad movie, but it's not as engaging or memorable as some of his other projects. A good example would be Whannell's sci-fi horror film The Invisible Man. Now, that's a real standout.
Don't forget! Wolf Man is set to make its way to digital platforms tomorrow, Feb. 4, followed by a physical media release on March 18.