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The newer R5 release format allows movie studios to release films more quickly with the film however not having the same post processing and no additional features that a dvd would have.

According to Wiki, “In an effort to compete with movie piracy in Russia, the movie industry chose to create a new format for DVD releases that could be produced more quickly and less expensively than traditional DVD releases. R5 releases differ from normal releases in that they lack both the image post-processing and special features that are common on DVD releases. This allows the film to be released for sale at the same time that DVD Screeners are released.”

Keeping note of the release dates is a good indicator of when you can see a good copy of the film being released online as a good copy and not simply a theater cam rip.

For a full listing of the latest R5 release dates just search for “R5 Release Dates” which are becoming more and more predictable.

A sampling of R5 Release dates include:
July 22 —
Wanted
— July 29 —
Speed Racer
Married Life
— July 31 —
You Don’t Mess With The Zohan -
— August 7 —
Meet Dave
— August 12 —
Hellboy II - The Golden Army