Note that director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins officially prefer the 2.39:1 widescreen version, as it reflects their intended artistic framing. Comparison Table: Standard vs. Open Matte 1080P Blu-Ray vs. 4K UHD Blu-Ray: "Blade Runner 2049"
No resolution difference compared to 1080P but the HDR effect is different and subjectively better. Blade Runner (Final Cut) (2.5/ Archimago's Musings
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Note that director Denis Villeneuve and cinematographer Roger Deakins officially prefer the 2.39:1 widescreen version, as it reflects their intended artistic framing. Comparison Table: Standard vs. Open Matte 1080P Blu-Ray vs. 4K UHD Blu-Ray: "Blade Runner 2049"
No resolution difference compared to 1080P but the HDR effect is different and subjectively better. Blade Runner (Final Cut) (2.5/ Archimago's Musings blade runner 2049 open matte 4k hot