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Forbidden Planet (1956)
Forbidden Planet (1956) poster
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Forbidden Planet (1956)

Science Fiction, Adventure • 1h 38m

Overview

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.

Director: Fred M. Wilcox

Best English-Friendly Release

Upcoming Release

2026 Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Best Video Release

Format

1080p Blu-ray

Featured Lists

National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2013

Length

98 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

19 days ago
Best English-Friendly Release
Upcoming Release

2026 Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Best Video Release
Format
1080p Blu-ray
Featured Lists
National Film Registry

Year of Induction: 2013

Length
98 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
19 days ago
Contributors

Featured in National Film Registry

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The Incredibles poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Disney 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Disney 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Disney 4K Blu-ray has the original DTS-ES 6.1 mix in DTS-HD MA 6.1. Inferior Dolby Atmos remix is set to default.

The Incredibles poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Disney 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Disney 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Disney 4K Blu-ray has the original DTS-ES 6.1 mix in DTS-HD MA 6.1. Inferior Dolby Atmos remix is set to default.

WALL·E poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray > Disney 4K Blu-ray: HDR10 same as the Disney disc, but Criterion's new Dolby Vision layer improves presentation in some aspects, and has very good extras

Best Audio:

Original DTS-ES 6.1 mix: Both are equal. ES rear centre channel maintained on both releases, but is unflagged on the Criterion 4K Blu-ray.

Dolby Atmos remix: Criterion 4K Blu-ray > Disney 4K Blu-ray.

WALL·E poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray > Disney 4K Blu-ray: HDR10 same as the Disney disc, but Criterion's new Dolby Vision layer improves presentation in some aspects, and has very good extras

Best Audio:

Original DTS-ES 6.1 mix: Both are equal. ES rear centre channel maintained on both releases, but is unflagged on the Criterion 4K Blu-ray.

Dolby Atmos remix: Criterion 4K Blu-ray > Disney 4K Blu-ray.

Young Mr. Lincoln poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Criterion Blu-ray

Best Video:

Criterion Blu-ray, 4K restoration

Young Mr. Lincoln poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Criterion Blu-ray

Best Video:

Criterion Blu-ray, 4K restoration

The Silence of the Lambs poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Upcoming Release:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray scheduled for October 2026 release

Best Audio:

1991 Orion LaserDisc vs 2024 Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Criterion Blu-ray has exclusive extras

Best English-Friendly:

Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Upcoming Release:

Criterion 4K Blu-ray scheduled for October 2026 release

Best Audio:

1991 Orion LaserDisc vs 2024 Arrow 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Criterion Blu-ray has exclusive extras

Terminator 2: Judgment Day poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

2015 Lionsgate Blu-ray or 35mm scan for Theatrical Cut

For the Ultimate Edition with the T-1000 searching John's room and the happy future ending, the 2009 Skynet Blu-ray, which is the older pre 2017 transfer, but has DNR.

Best Video:

2015 Lionsgate Blu-ray (missing the Ultimate Edition with the T-1000 searching John's room and the happy future ending, which is on the 2009 Skynet Blu-ray, which is DNRed)

2017 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray (and subsequent 4Ks) is heavily denoised and smoothened. Alternatively, 35mm scans for the theatrical cut  is also available. For the Ultimate Edition with the T-1000 searching John's room and the happy future ending, the 2009 Skynet Blu-ray, which is the older pre 2017 transfer, but has DNR.

Best Audio:

Original Kodak/ORC CDS mix 5.1: likely on the Artisan DVD and other Pioneer Japan DVD.
Original Dolby Stereo SR: USA Widescreen LaserDisc and others.

Differences and review of the mix. There are earlier stereo mixes and many subsequent remixes on DVDs but it is unclear how many of them are really unique.

Additional Info:

2017 Blu-Ray (which has the DNRed transfer), the 2009 Skynet Edition Blu-Ray, and the 2000 Ultimate Edition DVD have exclusive extras. The 2003 Extreme Edition DVD has some exclusive easter eggs.

Best English-Friendly:

2015 Lionsgate Blu-ray or 35mm scan for Theatrical Cut

For the Ultimate Edition with the T-1000 searching John's room and the happy future ending, the 2009 Skynet Blu-ray, which is the older pre 2017 transfer, but has DNR.

Best Video:

2015 Lionsgate Blu-ray (missing the Ultimate Edition with the T-1000 searching John's room and the happy future ending, which is on the 2009 Skynet Blu-ray, which is DNRed)

2017 StudioCanal 4K Blu-ray (and subsequent 4Ks) is heavily denoised and smoothened. Alternatively, 35mm scans for the theatrical cut  is also available. For the Ultimate Edition with the T-1000 searching John's room and the happy future ending, the 2009 Skynet Blu-ray, which is the older pre 2017 transfer, but has DNR.

Best Audio:

Original Kodak/ORC CDS mix 5.1: likely on the Artisan DVD and other Pioneer Japan DVD.
Original Dolby Stereo SR: USA Widescreen LaserDisc and others.

Differences and review of the mix. There are earlier stereo mixes and many subsequent remixes on DVDs but it is unclear how many of them are really unique.

Additional Info:

2017 Blu-Ray (which has the DNRed transfer), the 2009 Skynet Edition Blu-Ray, and the 2000 Ultimate Edition DVD have exclusive extras. The 2003 Extreme Edition DVD has some exclusive easter eggs.

Titanic poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Paramount/Fox Blu-ray
3D Blu-ray for the IMAX/Open Matte version

35mm scan for original theatrical cut

Best Video:

Paramount/Fox Blu-ray
3D Blu-ray for the IMAX/Open Matte version

35mm scan for original theatrical cut

4K Blu-ray is AI upscaled

Best Audio:

Cinema DTS

Additional Info:

The 4K Blu-ray bonus disc, the 2012 Blu-ray bonus disc, and the 2005 3 disc DVD have exclusive extras.

Titanic poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Paramount/Fox Blu-ray
3D Blu-ray for the IMAX/Open Matte version

35mm scan for original theatrical cut

Best Video:

Paramount/Fox Blu-ray
3D Blu-ray for the IMAX/Open Matte version

35mm scan for original theatrical cut

4K Blu-ray is AI upscaled

Best Audio:

Cinema DTS

Additional Info:

The 4K Blu-ray bonus disc, the 2012 Blu-ray bonus disc, and the 2005 3 disc DVD have exclusive extras.

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

2022 Paramount Presents Blu-ray disc included in 4K Blu-ray set

Best Video:

2022 Paramount Presents Blu-ray disc included in 4K Blu-ray set, same master, but less bitrate starved.

Best Audio:

1980s Paramount VHS

Additional Info:

The encode on the BD is preferable to the UHD. Same master, but less bitrate starved: https://x.com/SadHillDevan/status/1530057783885721607?s=20 and see caps

Best English-Friendly:

2022 Paramount Presents Blu-ray disc included in 4K Blu-ray set

Best Video:

2022 Paramount Presents Blu-ray disc included in 4K Blu-ray set, same master, but less bitrate starved.

Best Audio:

1980s Paramount VHS

Additional Info:

The encode on the BD is preferable to the UHD. Same master, but less bitrate starved: https://x.com/SadHillDevan/status/1530057783885721607?s=20 and see caps

The Godfather Part II poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Video:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Audio:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Additional Info:

The Paramount 4K "restoration" is a desecration. It has completely revisionist color timing, harsh HDR, treatment of stock footage, bad encoding, selective DNR and grain management so bad that the entire screen frequently freezes up with only characters moving around in grain soup. It is so bad that the film's restorer Robert Harris publicly washed his hands of it saying essentially the 2007 restoration (with Willis and Coppola supervising) is how the film was intended and made. This is Paramount's modern version done their way. The new 1080p SDR Blu-rays in print are the crap 4K desecration master with the same problems still there just harder to spot and with crap encodes. Part II overall fares better than the first film but it has all the same problems. Randomly some shots are the worst in the trilogy looks mushy and manipulated to death.
The mono option is an unnecessarily processed version of the lossy mono from the 2008 Blu-ray. The 2008 Blu-ray of the 2007 Coppola Restoration while an imperfect outdated disc is LIGHT YEARS better than this 4K desecration. The only truly major issue is that it is very slightly redder than the 2007 finished master as seen on DCPs. The lossy mono on the 2008 Blu-ray is the best version of the original mix known to exist as it is better than the late 80's mastering for VHS and LaserDisc.
DFIC review of the hideous crap 4K Blu-rays: https://youtu.be/0uw6-Kcy_UA?si=ob1nDg0wTCvemjH0

Best English-Friendly:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Video:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Audio:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Additional Info:

The Paramount 4K "restoration" is a desecration. It has completely revisionist color timing, harsh HDR, treatment of stock footage, bad encoding, selective DNR and grain management so bad that the entire screen frequently freezes up with only characters moving around in grain soup. It is so bad that the film's restorer Robert Harris publicly washed his hands of it saying essentially the 2007 restoration (with Willis and Coppola supervising) is how the film was intended and made. This is Paramount's modern version done their way. The new 1080p SDR Blu-rays in print are the crap 4K desecration master with the same problems still there just harder to spot and with crap encodes. Part II overall fares better than the first film but it has all the same problems. Randomly some shots are the worst in the trilogy looks mushy and manipulated to death.
The mono option is an unnecessarily processed version of the lossy mono from the 2008 Blu-ray. The 2008 Blu-ray of the 2007 Coppola Restoration while an imperfect outdated disc is LIGHT YEARS better than this 4K desecration. The only truly major issue is that it is very slightly redder than the 2007 finished master as seen on DCPs. The lossy mono on the 2008 Blu-ray is the best version of the original mix known to exist as it is better than the late 80's mastering for VHS and LaserDisc.
DFIC review of the hideous crap 4K Blu-rays: https://youtu.be/0uw6-Kcy_UA?si=ob1nDg0wTCvemjH0

The Godfather poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Video:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Audio:

2008 Blu-ray lossy mono. (Britain release only has 5.1)

Additional Info:

The Paramount 4K "restoration" is a desecration. It has completely revisionist color timing, harsh HDR, treatment of stock footage, bad encoding, selective DNR and grain management so bad that the entire screen frequently freezes up with only characters moving around in grain soup. It is so bad that the film's restorer Robert Harris publicly washed his hands of it saying essentially the 2007 restoration (with Willis and Coppola supervising) is how the film was intended and made. This is Paramount's modern version done their way. The new 1080p SDR Blu-rays in print are the crap 4K desecration master with the same problems still there just harder to spot and with crap encodes.
The mono option is an unnecessarily processed version of the lossy mono from the 2008 Blu-ray. The 2008 Blu-ray of the 2007 Coppola Restoration while an imperfect outdated disc is LIGHT YEARS better than this 4K desecration. The only truly major issue is that it is very slightly redder than the 2007 finished master as seen on DCPs. The lossy mono on the 2008 Blu-ray is the best version of the original mix known to exist as it is better than the late 80's mastering for VHS and LaserDisc.
DFIC review of the hideous crap 4K Blu-rays: https://youtu.be/0uw6-Kcy_UA?si=ob1nDg0wTCvemjH0

Best English-Friendly:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Video:

Paramount 2008 Blu-ray Coppola Restoration

Best Audio:

2008 Blu-ray lossy mono. (Britain release only has 5.1)

Additional Info:

The Paramount 4K "restoration" is a desecration. It has completely revisionist color timing, harsh HDR, treatment of stock footage, bad encoding, selective DNR and grain management so bad that the entire screen frequently freezes up with only characters moving around in grain soup. It is so bad that the film's restorer Robert Harris publicly washed his hands of it saying essentially the 2007 restoration (with Willis and Coppola supervising) is how the film was intended and made. This is Paramount's modern version done their way. The new 1080p SDR Blu-rays in print are the crap 4K desecration master with the same problems still there just harder to spot and with crap encodes.
The mono option is an unnecessarily processed version of the lossy mono from the 2008 Blu-ray. The 2008 Blu-ray of the 2007 Coppola Restoration while an imperfect outdated disc is LIGHT YEARS better than this 4K desecration. The only truly major issue is that it is very slightly redder than the 2007 finished master as seen on DCPs. The lossy mono on the 2008 Blu-ray is the best version of the original mix known to exist as it is better than the late 80's mastering for VHS and LaserDisc.
DFIC review of the hideous crap 4K Blu-rays: https://youtu.be/0uw6-Kcy_UA?si=ob1nDg0wTCvemjH0

American Graffiti poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Original 1973 cut: 35mm scans

1978 reissue cut: 2011 Universal Blu-ray

Best Video:

Original 1973 cut: 35mm scans

1978 reissue cut: 2011 Universal Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 1973 cut: 35mm scans

1978 reissue cut: 1992 Japan CIC Video LaserDisc

Best English-Friendly:

Original 1973 cut: 35mm scans

1978 reissue cut: 2011 Universal Blu-ray

Best Video:

Original 1973 cut: 35mm scans

1978 reissue cut: 2011 Universal Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 1973 cut: 35mm scans

1978 reissue cut: 1992 Japan CIC Video LaserDisc

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UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Sabrina poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray is a fine release with no glaring encode issues, the new master is also fine but graded to look quite dim in HDR/DV. Unsure whether that's really respectful to the source

Best Audio:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray / Paramount EU Blu-ray

Old Warner Bros US release is inferior.

Sabrina poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray is a fine release with no glaring encode issues, the new master is also fine but graded to look quite dim in HDR/DV. Unsure whether that's really respectful to the source

Best Audio:

Kino Lorber 4K Blu-ray / Paramount EU Blu-ray

Old Warner Bros US release is inferior.

Enter the Dragon poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, but compression is not very good. The two cuts are (by mistake?) separate videos on one disc.

Best Audio:

Criterion Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Also see review

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, but compression is not very good. The two cuts are (by mistake?) separate videos on one disc.

Best Audio:

Criterion Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Also see review

The Batman poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Dolby Atmos: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, Warner Bros Blu-ray

The Batman poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Dolby Atmos: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, Warner Bros Blu-ray

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros  4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Original 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray (includes Extended Cut on regular Blu-ray)

Best Video:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray (includes Extended Cut on regular Blu-ray)

Best Audio:

Original Theatrical 6.1 mix: 2009 Ultimate Edition Warner Bros Blu-ray (Theatrical Cut only) 

Extended cut 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

The lossless version of the original 6.1 mix is only available on the 2009 ultimate edition blu-ray, not to be confused with the 2011 ultimate collectors edition blu-ray.

Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray (includes Extended Cut on regular Blu-ray)

Best Video:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray (includes Extended Cut on regular Blu-ray)

Best Audio:

Original Theatrical 6.1 mix: 2009 Ultimate Edition Warner Bros Blu-ray (Theatrical Cut only) 

Extended cut 5.1 mix: Warner Bros Blu-ray 

DTS X remix: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Additional Info:

The lossless version of the original 6.1 mix is only available on the 2009 ultimate edition blu-ray, not to be confused with the 2011 ultimate collectors edition blu-ray.

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Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

UK 88 Films Blu-ray

Upcoming Release:

UK 88 Films 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

UK 88 Films Blu-ray

Germany Nameless 4K Blu-ray is a poorly-done AI upscale.

Best Audio:

UK 88 Films Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Upcoming UK 88 Films 4K Blu-ray is a new native 4K remaster.

Best English-Friendly:

UK 88 Films Blu-ray

Upcoming Release:

UK 88 Films 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

UK 88 Films Blu-ray

Germany Nameless 4K Blu-ray is a poorly-done AI upscale.

Best Audio:

UK 88 Films Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Upcoming UK 88 Films 4K Blu-ray is a new native 4K remaster.

The Running Man poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Paramount US 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

70mm 6-Track: Paramount US 4K Blu-ray

35mm matrixed Dolby Stereo: 1995 Live Home Video US LaserDisc

Although the provenance of Paramount's 5.1 track is not confirmed, the fidelity is outstanding and speaks for itself.
The 7.1 track on the Capelight/old Lionsgate release is just an upmix with nothing gained over the 5.1.
The original stereo mix is only present on older DVDs and LaserDiscs; all Blu-ray 2.0 tracks are downmixes.

Additional Info:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray has no extras, Capelight 4K Blu-ray has most of the extras, Olive Films Blu-ray has a exclusive commentary

Best English-Friendly:

Paramount US 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

70mm 6-Track: Paramount US 4K Blu-ray

35mm matrixed Dolby Stereo: 1995 Live Home Video US LaserDisc

Although the provenance of Paramount's 5.1 track is not confirmed, the fidelity is outstanding and speaks for itself.
The 7.1 track on the Capelight/old Lionsgate release is just an upmix with nothing gained over the 5.1.
The original stereo mix is only present on older DVDs and LaserDiscs; all Blu-ray 2.0 tracks are downmixes.

Additional Info:

Paramount 4K Blu-ray has no extras, Capelight 4K Blu-ray has most of the extras, Olive Films Blu-ray has a exclusive commentary

Serenity poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Universal Blu-ray

Best Video:

Universal Blu-ray (4K Blu-ray has DNR)

Serenity poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Universal Blu-ray

Best Video:

Universal Blu-ray (4K Blu-ray has DNR)

Trancers poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Full Moon Features Blu-ray or 88 Films Blu-ray

Best Video:

Full Moon Features Blu-ray or 88 Films Blu-ray is better than 4K Blu-ray, which is poorly encoded

Trancers poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Full Moon Features Blu-ray or 88 Films Blu-ray

Best Video:

Full Moon Features Blu-ray or 88 Films Blu-ray is better than 4K Blu-ray, which is poorly encoded

Akira poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Japan 4K Blu-ray beats the other 4Ks and includes English subtitles

Best Video:

Dynit IT Blu-ray

All 4K releases are upscales of the same master with a substantial amount of DNR.

Best Audio:

1988 Pioneer JP LaserDisc for the original 1988 home video audio
2001 Dynit IT Blu-ray for the 2001 remix
2009 Bandai Visual JP Blu-ray / 2011 MHE UK Blu-ray for the Hypersonic remix

1992 Criterion US LaserDisc for the 1988 Streamline English dub

2013 FUNimation US Blu-ray the 2001 Animaze English dub

Due to budgetary constraints, the original theatrical mix was mono. It was replaced with Dolby Surround for all subsequent releases and was never re-released.

LaserDisc is the best souning version of the original home video mix, as all later releases attentuate bass significantly and lower dynamic range. Comparison

The Japanese audio was remixed in 5.1 twice, first time in 2001 for the DVD release, and second time in 2009 for the BD release ("Hypersonic" remix). While the 2001 remix remains mostly faithful to the 1988 mix, the 2009 Hypersonic remix is highly revisionistic. However, its fidelity is outstanding, and despite many changes made, it's a worthwhile alternative experience for fans of the film. The 4K release includes the Hypersonic mix, but with a tonne of unnecessary noise reduction and unbalanced levels.

Comparison between mixes, list of changes between mixes

Akira poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Japan 4K Blu-ray beats the other 4Ks and includes English subtitles

Best Video:

Dynit IT Blu-ray

All 4K releases are upscales of the same master with a substantial amount of DNR.

Best Audio:

1988 Pioneer JP LaserDisc for the original 1988 home video audio
2001 Dynit IT Blu-ray for the 2001 remix
2009 Bandai Visual JP Blu-ray / 2011 MHE UK Blu-ray for the Hypersonic remix

1992 Criterion US LaserDisc for the 1988 Streamline English dub

2013 FUNimation US Blu-ray the 2001 Animaze English dub

Due to budgetary constraints, the original theatrical mix was mono. It was replaced with Dolby Surround for all subsequent releases and was never re-released.

LaserDisc is the best souning version of the original home video mix, as all later releases attentuate bass significantly and lower dynamic range. Comparison

The Japanese audio was remixed in 5.1 twice, first time in 2001 for the DVD release, and second time in 2009 for the BD release ("Hypersonic" remix). While the 2001 remix remains mostly faithful to the 1988 mix, the 2009 Hypersonic remix is highly revisionistic. However, its fidelity is outstanding, and despite many changes made, it's a worthwhile alternative experience for fans of the film. The 4K release includes the Hypersonic mix, but with a tonne of unnecessary noise reduction and unbalanced levels.

Comparison between mixes, list of changes between mixes

Aliens poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Any 2010s Fox Blu-ray

Best Video:

Any 2010s Fox Blu-ray

Disney 4K Blu-ray has AI enhancement see youtube comparison

Aliens poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Any 2010s Fox Blu-ray

Best Video:

Any 2010s Fox Blu-ray

Disney 4K Blu-ray has AI enhancement see youtube comparison

Oblivion poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Universal Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Best Buy Blu-ray has a bonus disc

Oblivion poster
1080p Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Universal Blu-ray

Additional Info:

Best Buy Blu-ray has a bonus disc

Hardware poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Umbrella AU 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Umbrella AU 4K Blu-ray, encoded by Fidelity in Motion

Best Audio:

Original matrixed Dolby Stereo mix: 2018 Ronin Flix US Blu-ray / 2009 Optimum UK Blu-ray
5.1 surround remix: Umbrella AU 4K Blu-ray / Umbrella Blu-ray

The 2.0 on the 4K Blu-ray is a downmix.

Hardware poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Umbrella AU 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Umbrella AU 4K Blu-ray, encoded by Fidelity in Motion

Best Audio:

Original matrixed Dolby Stereo mix: 2018 Ronin Flix US Blu-ray / 2009 Optimum UK Blu-ray
5.1 surround remix: Umbrella AU 4K Blu-ray / Umbrella Blu-ray

The 2.0 on the 4K Blu-ray is a downmix.

Blade Runner 2049 poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Sony Global 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Sony Global 4K Blu-ray > WB US 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Dolby Atmos: Sony/Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, Warner Bros Blu-ray
Sony Blu-ray only has 5.1, not Atmos

Best English-Friendly:

Sony Global 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Sony Global 4K Blu-ray > WB US 4K Blu-ray

Best Audio:

Dolby Atmos: Sony/Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, Warner Bros Blu-ray
Sony Blu-ray only has 5.1, not Atmos

Dune poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, caveat: both releases do not contain their natively shot expanded IMAX aspect ratios

Best Audio:

Dolby Atmos: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, Warner Bros Blu-ray

Dune poster
UHD Blu-ray
Best English-Friendly:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray

Best Video:

Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, caveat: both releases do not contain their natively shot expanded IMAX aspect ratios

Best Audio:

Dolby Atmos: Warner Bros 4K Blu-ray, Warner Bros Blu-ray

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Forbidden Planet (1956) backdrop

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