The 5 Best 4K Blu-Ray Box Sets Every Cinephile Should Own – BGR

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We love the smell of a good box set in our library. With streaming services constantly adding and removing films, having your own physical collection can be one way to say goodbye to streaming subscriptions, and having them in 4K means you’re always getting quality without worrying about your internet connection. If you consider yourself a cinephile, then there’s some 4K Blu-ray box sets that are essential for your collection, no matter what stage it may be in.

The list below contains some of the best box sets available for 4K Blu-ray players. While the quality of the movie plays an obvious role in the selection process, other factors such as additional extras and how well the films would look in 4K were also considered. It’s a selection that’s going to pair well with some of the best 4K Blu-ray players for cinephiles, and these films are certain to take advantage of a high-resolution screen.

So grab your favorite snacks and get ready to enjoy some all-time classic movies, along with some films from some big-name directors. Whether your goal is to update your old DVD collection — though we can also advise you on what you can do with an old DVD player — or you’re buying some of these films for the first time, there’s sure to be something on this list for hardcore film buffs of all tastes. Let’s take a look.

The first four “Indiana Jones” movies are what happens when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas get together, and the result is one of the most popular franchises in movie history. For cinema fans, the “Indiana Jones” 4-Movie Collection is sure to make good company with the rest of your collection, as you join Dr. Jones on an incredible journey. Just try not to think too hard about the fact that “Indiana Jones” and “Star Wars” likely share the same universe.

Each film in this set has been remastered visually with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, whereas Dolby Atmos is used for higher picture quality and audio. The set includes all three original films as well as the polarizing “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” from 2008. Along with each film getting a remaster through the original camera negatives, there’s also an additional disc of bonus content. That disc includes material concerning the stunts and effects of the films, interviews with the cast, behind-the-scenes features, and more.

This item is currently available on Amazon for $79.21, and is a popular product. The set itself has a 4.5-star rating with 145 reviews, and customers appreciate the quality of the transfers and Dolby Atmos support. However, multiple reviews do complain about the condition in which the set arrived. Purists may also disapprove of the fact that this set doesn’t contain 2023’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” but we’ll let you decide how to feel about that.

Director Wes Anderson is known for his unique cinematic style, and it’s one that can have audiences devouring eye candy with nearly every scene. That’s why The Wes Anderson Archive: Ten Films, Twenty-Five Years from Criterion is likely a great selection for the cinephile in your household, as the set delivers new 4K digital masters for 10 of his films. Unfortunately, it’s not going to come with the Wes Anderson-inspired version of “Star Wars” that AI created.

Along with each film being presented in Dolby Vision HDR, each also provides 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks. The collection starts with the career-launching “Bottle Rocket” from 1994 and ends with 2021’s “The French Dispatch.” It also includes highly-rated films like 2014’s “The Grand Budapest Hotel” and 2001’s “The Royal Tenenbaums.” This set also includes 25 hours of special features, including storyboards, home movies, interviews, and more; while also coming with a collection of clothbound books containing essays.

The Wes Anderson Collection is currently available on Amazon for $344.99, which is 31% less than its $499.95 MSRP. It currently holds a 4.3-star rating through the retailer, though there’s only 51 reviews. Customers appreciate the overall design of the collection and quality of the film scans, though at least one review notes that five of the titles are upscaled from 2K. However, Wes Anderson did supervise and approve the upscaling process for these movies.

Naturally this choice may depend on where you stand on the perennial Picard vs Kirk debate. However, anyone who thinks highly of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” should find plenty to enjoy about this collection, as it contains all four movies featuring Capt. Picard and his team. This 8-disc set not only includes originals like “Star Trek: Generations” and “First Contact,” but it also hosts a plethora of special features.

In addition to each movie being transferred to 4K UHD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision, additional Blu-ray remastered content includes the four-part featurette “Brent Spiner: Data and Beyond,” roundtable discussions for each film, additional featurettes, and more. However, be aware that much of this extra content is from past collections. This specific set is going to be geared more toward those that don’t already own the movies, or those who are looking to upgrade their collection.

This “Star Trek: The Next Generation” box set is currently available on Amazon for $66.80, though stock is limited at the time of this writing. The set itself holds a 4.8-star rating with 999 reviews. Customers appreciate the 4K transfers and Dolby Atmos soundtracks for each film. However, at least one reviewer complained that discs may slide around in the packaging, causing damage. Nonetheless, this “Star Trek” collection can help show off the features of a TV, including those that punch above their price bracket.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” trilogy is largely considered one of the best superhero trilogies, if not one of the best film trilogies in general. Along with 2008’s “The Dark Knight” being one of Heath Ledger’s last roles, both 2005’s “Batman Begins” and 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises” maintain high Rotten Tomatoes scores as well. It’s a series that should be in any cinephile’s collection, and the Amazon Exclusive “The Dark Knight” Trilogy Steelbook collection (priced at $129.99) has plenty to offer.

Within this collection, all three films come within their own SteelBook case, which is then housed in an attractive box bearing a brushed metal appearance. In addition to getting each film in high-definition 4K with DTS-HD 5.1 master audio, the collection also comes with an additional SteelBook that includes a plethora of physical items, including a recreation of “The Gotham Times” newspaper, storyboards, lenticular and art cards, and special blueprints of one of Batman’s vehicles.

The box set itself currently holds a 4.8-star rating on Amazon with over 8,200 reviews. Folks appreciate the amount of items that come with the collection, though some reviewers aren’t convinced the films are actually in 4K. While Christian Bale may have one condition before reprising his role as the caped crusader, there’s hopefully less holding you back from adding this classic superhero trilogy to your library.

If you want to show that you’re a hardcore movie fan, then the 100 Years of Warner Bros Studio Collection in 4K ultra-high definition (UHD) will give most people little room to cast doubt. This collection of movies has been remastered in 4K, and several titles in the set come with their own special additions, such as commentary and featurettes. Be warned, however, as this product is limited to 1,200 copies, making it relatively exclusive.

Coming with 30 films spanning the history of Warner Bros, this box set breaks down the movies into three volumes: Classic Hollywood, which features films like 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz”; New Hollywood, which offers up titles like 1971’s “A Clockwork Orange”; and Modern Blockbusters, which includes Martin Scorsese’s 1990 hit “Goodfellas.” Each volume comes with a lay-flat book housing each movie, and an additional lay-flat case contains an informational booklet, poster, and eight Warner Bros. pins.

Amazon is currently listing the 100 Years of Warner Bros Studio Collection for $669.98, sold through a third-party vendor, which is higher than its $389.99 starting price. It’s also available from Copeyland through Amazon for $521.35.

There’s a lot of movies out there in the world, but not all of them can be the best. When determining this list, several factors came into play. Not only should the films included on this list be worthy of a self-described cinephile’s collection, but additional factors such as the quality of additional features — and how well the movie was restored — played into the decision making process as well. Elements such as how well the movie was remastered, and whether a set contains additional features like Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos support, were also considered.

We also looked at buyer reviews when determining the quality of the sets. Additionally, having additional physical goodies outside of the movies themselves also gave these titles some extra credit while building this list. A good collection starts with the quality of the movie, but a great collection takes fans beyond the films.