Robin Williams' $441M Classic That Continued A Major 3-Year Streak Just Got A Stunning Upgrade

Published Sep 30, 2026, 1:24 PM EDT

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The late great Robin Williams is one of those actors whose projects have stood the test of time, whether that's classics like Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society or slightly deeper cuts like Flubber. In fact, in the 12 years since his death, Williams' movies, which reflect a range of genres and target demographics, have arguably only gotten more popular, with his Peter Pan-inspired movie Hook experiencing a resurgence 35 years later and younger generations continuing to watch his kid-friendly projects, from his iconic role as Genie in Aladdin to the unexpected character Lovelace in Happy Feet.

Now, one of Williams' most beloved films of all time is getting revisited in a way that it certainly deserves. Namely, the 1993 movie Mrs. Doubtfire saw Williams in the hilarious and charming role of the titular lead, a kind housekeeper who is actually a divorced father, Daniel Hillard, in disguise, trying to get more time with his children amid some custody issues with his ex-wife. In theory, the premise may sound goofy at best, but in actuality, Williams' performance in particular made it a standout—and it's about the get a brand-new upgrade, 33 years after its original release.

Williams' Mrs. Doubtfire Is Getting A Massive Upgrade

Mrs. Doubtfire has just been released on 4K Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray, offering audiences the opportunity to rediscover the beloved classic in new and improved picture and sound quality. The upgraded release includes 4K resolution, High Dynamic Range (HDR), wider color spectrum, and immersive audio and will be available in 4K for the first time on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango. This 4K Ultra HD release also includes new art and collectible 4K UHD physical packaging, with art of Mrs. Doubtfire on the outer sleeve​​​​​​​ and a reveal of Daniel Hillard underneath.

Joining Mrs. Doubtfire's upgraded release is yet another fan-favorite Robin Williams movie, Dead Poets Society. Although considerably more weighty in tone and messaging, Dead Poets Society is likewise hailed as one of Williams' greatest movies of all time. This movie has also just debuted in 4K Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray​​​​​​​ and will showcase new art in addition to the same 4K resolution, HDR, wider color spectrum, and immersive audio.

The Movie Was The End Of One Of Williams' Most Impressive Streaks

Although Mrs. Doubtfire represents one of Williams' most celebrated movies, it also marks the end of an era—specifically, this movie was ultimately the conclusion of a major streak for the actor. For one, this was the final movie to earn Williams a Golden Globe (but he did go on to have two additional nominations, one for Good Will Hunting in 1998 and the other for Patch Adams in 1999, making his total nominations an impressive 11). Previous Golden Globe wins included Mork & Mindy in 1979, Good Morning, Vietnam in 1988, The Fisher King in 1992, and Aladdin in 1993.

In addition to being his final Golden Globe win overall, Mrs. Doubtfire therefore also ended the three-year streak Williams had with Golden Globe wins, beginning with The Fisher King. Even with Mrs. Doubtfire bringing an end to this streak, though, Williams went on to have several other major projects before his death, from What Dreams May Come in 1998 to Night at the Museum in 2006, as well as its multiple sequels in the years that followed. If anything, this record should reflect that Williams had a storied career, and it's right for his movies to be getting this upgrade.