The Return of the Pink Panther (1975) follows the notoriously inept Inspector Jacques Clouseau as the infamous Pink Panther diamond is stolen once again, prompting international pursuit of the elusive Phantom and a trail of disguises, mishaps, and comedic chaos. As diplomatic requests and Clouseau’s own unpredictable methods thrust him across Europe, his charm and blunders collide with both cunning criminals and his own frustrated superiors. This British-American comedy blends slapstick detective caper and stylish satire in a spirited return to the classic Pink Panther saga.
Selected disc options for The Return of the Pink Panther
| Extras | Kino BD-A 4K/US 2026 | Shout! Factory BD-A/US/OOP 2017 | Imprint BD-ALL/AU 2022 | Fabulous BD-B/UK 2016 |
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| Audio Commentary by Jason Simos | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| The Return of Laughter - Vintage Featurette | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| A Bit of Passion and a Lot of Laughs - Interview with Actress Catherine Schell | has extra | has extra | ||
| Interview with Production Designer Peter Mullins | has extra | has extra | ||
| Stills Gallery - Photos, Posters, Rare | has extra | |||
| Isolated Music and Effects Track | has extra | |||
| Theatrical Trailer 1 | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| Theatrical Trailer 2 | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| Theatrical Trailer 3 | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| TV Spots | has extra | has extra | has extra | |
| Radio Spots | has extra | has extra |
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Notes
- Kino’s 4K UHD includes a Blu-ray (also available separately).
- Shout! Factory’s Blu-ray is included in “The Pink Panther Film Collection” box set with The Pink Panther (1963), A Shot in the Dark (1964), The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976), Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978) and Trail of the Pink Panther (1982). It includes a 28-page booklet with writing by Jerry Beck (“The Peter Sellers ‘Pink Panther’ Films”).
- Fabulous’ Blu-ray contains no extras.
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Ultimate Edition
Combine the best digital presentation with a selection of choice extras for the ultimate edition.
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The Return of Laughter (1975, 8:22) -
A Bit of Passion and a Lot of Laughs (21:48) -
Interview with Production Designer Peter Mullins (28:03)
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| Extras | Audio Commentary by Jason Simos Shout! Factory BD |
| The Return of Laughter - Vintage Featurette Shout! Factory BD | |
| A Bit of Passion and a Lot of Laughs - Interview with Actress Catherine Schell Shout! Factory BD | |
| Interview with Production Designer Peter Mullins Shout! Factory BD | |
| Stills Gallery - Photos, Posters, Rare Shout! Factory BD | |
| Isolated Music and Effects Track Imprint BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer 1 Shout! Factory BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer 2 Shout! Factory BD | |
| Theatrical Trailer 3 Shout! Factory BD | |
| TV Spots Shout! Factory BD | |
| Radio Spots Shout! Factory BD |