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'Under Siege' 4K UHD Review

  • Writer: Connor Petrey
    Connor Petrey
  • 2 days ago
  • 3 min read

Updated: 21 hours ago

Physical Media Release Date: 01/06/26.

Label: Arrow Video.

Form of Release: 4K UHD.

The Verdict: A Must-Buy


In 1992 a battleship's been sabotaged by nuclear pirates out to steal its warheads. Now, surrounded by terrorists, a lone man stands with a deadly plan of attack.


Action icon Steven Seagal serves up his signature brand of bone-crunching justice in Under Siege, the ultimate 90s action spectacle from director Andrew Davis (The Fugitive), co-starring Tommy Lee Jones (Black Moon Rising) and Gary Busey (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) at their most unhinged.


When a gang of mercenaries hijack the USS Missouri during its farewell voyage, their plan is simple: steal the ship's nuclear warheads and hold the world to ransom. But they've overlooked one tiny detail, the ship's cook. Unfortunately for them, Casey Ryback (Seagal) isn't just any cook... he's a one-man army with a taste for mayhem.


Packed with explosions, knife fights, and more one-liners than you can count, Under Siege is a gloriously over-the-top blast of 1990s action, now available in a stunning new director-approved restoration that packs a hell of a punch!

Technical Review:

Brought to 4K UHD through a scan of the original 35mm camera negative completed by Warner Bros. and approved by director Andrew Davis, with digital restoration that includes Dolby Vision and HDR10. In comparison to the 2006 Blu-ray release, this is an outstanding upgrade. 


The grain isn’t completely gone in this new release, but it is much less noticeable than the previous outing. The softening of the grain from the raw negatives comes with mixed results depending on the individual scenes’ choice of lighting. It’s a 4K upgrade that is hands down a better copy of the film for any lover of the film, however it’s not the most impressive first time watch with not a lot of colors to showcase. Nonetheless it still looks fantastic, even if it's not perfect. 


Featuring Dolby Atmos sound, with English SDH subtitles. The new track under the supervision of Davis once more with heightened dialogue and sound throughout, although in an age of a particular kind of audio in the early 90s this is the best it can be with the audio made for the time. 


Plus a BRAND NEW audio commentary is a nice touch and a few physical bonuses make this a release worth having, especially for diehard fans of Under Siege.


Special Features:

  • Brand New audio commentary with director Andrew Davis and writer J.F. Lawton

  • I'm on a Boat (With a Bomb), a newly filmed interview with director Andrew Davis

  • One of the Guys, a newly filmed interview with actor Erika Eleniak

  • A Tight Ship, a newly filmed interview with actor Damian Chapa

  • The Introvision Files, a newly filmed interview with visual effects supervisor William Mesa

  • Theatrical trailer


Rotten Tomatoes Scores:

  • Tomatometer: 83% (as of 01/06/26)

  • Popcornmeter: 62% (as of 01/06/26)


Physical Release Specs & Other Details:

  • MPAA: R

  • Runtime: 102 minutes

  • Original Release: 1992


Video

Codec: HEVC / H.265 (93.12 Mbps)

Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)

HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1


Audio

English: LPCM 2.0 (48kHz, 24-bit)

English: Dolby Atmos

English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)


Subtitles

English SDH


Discs

4K Ultra HD

Blu-ray Disc

Single disc (1 BD-100)


Digital

Not Included


Packaging

  • Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options

  • Collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Vern and a serial fiction by Martyn Pedler


Playback

4K Blu-ray: Region free

2K Blu-ray: Region A

Positives and Negatives

+ First Time on 4K UHD

+ Positive Critical and Audience Reception

+ A Steven Seagal Classic

+ Director of The Fugitive and Holes

+ x06 Special Features

+ Audio Commentary

+ x02 Physical Bonuses

- NO Digital Code

 
 
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