TOP 5 4K RELEASES OF 2023 | Our Favorite 4K Releases of the Year & More | 4K Kings

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  • Опубликовано: 12 янв 2025

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  • @4K_Kings
    @4K_Kings  Год назад +22

    Thank you to everyone for hanging with us for another year. This is an amazing community and we appreciate every one of you. We have big plans for 2024 and can't wait to share them with you all. We will see you next year!
    What were your Top 5 releases of the year? Let us know below!
    00:00 Intro
    01:16 #5
    05:39 #4
    09:17 #3
    11:47 #2
    14:16 Honorable Mention
    15:22 #1

    • @NuMetalRikki
      @NuMetalRikki Год назад +3

      There’s a super cool Bloodsport 4K steel book here in the UK that released earlier this year. Might be worth a look.

    • @mattmcconnell2550
      @mattmcconnell2550 Год назад +3

      It's a real pleasure being a part of this community. Thanks for tuning in and hanging out with us, it means a lot. See everyone soon!

    • @444chroma
      @444chroma Год назад +1

      Merry Christmas everyone. See you in 2024

  • @nickh.9092
    @nickh.9092 Год назад +18

    Come for the 4K, stay for the friendship. Keep up the great work guys.

  • @Adeniyidairo
    @Adeniyidairo Год назад +4

    Wow I made the cut thank you I worked hard on creating the Leon edition and I'm happy you appreciate it, Thanks.

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +4

    4:45 absolutely gorgeous! thanks for sharing Russ : )

  • @RenePeraza
    @RenePeraza Год назад +4

    I won't list my Top 5 for 2023 but my No. 1. That is Netflix's 'All Quiet On The Western Front.' Although it's in its native German (like the original novel), the 4K gatefold digipak + built-in essay book is absolutely display worthy. And, the film is spectacular (Oscar winner for best foreign film, I believe).

  • @Ringmaster138
    @Ringmaster138 Год назад +6

    My favorite 4k release of 2023 is the Hellraiser: Quartet of Torment box set! Arrow knocked it out of the park

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +4

    15:50 That Bloodsport looks so nice
    I am a huge JCVD fan, own almost all of his movies on VHS/DVD or BluRay but have no 4k.. as I am still looking for HARD TARGET!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      You didn't pick up the Kino release?

    • @branscombe_
      @branscombe_ Год назад +1

      @@4K_Kings My local sunrise records (HMV) did have a glossy steelbook copy earlier, but I didn’t snag it. They said they will have one again soon, so I’m just waiting it out another month or so then I’ll have to resort to other means. I do my best to support local.!

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +3

    love the new intro track, got that deep 808 action

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +3

    1:40 I have my Opp Steelbook from Universal!

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +4

    2:15 how touching!! I hope this wasn't scripted and you really did surprise him 🥰💽👑

    • @444chroma
      @444chroma Год назад +3

      Russ reaction is priceless he was shook when he first saw it.... Matt came through for him though ❤

    • @branscombe_
      @branscombe_ Год назад +3

      @@444chroma I just watched Russ’ reaction again and yeah! def genuine and touched my heart again! 4k kings!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +4

      Yeah, Russ had no idea I had picked it up, let alone bought him a copy. His shock was genuine. Super happy we were able to snag one!

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +2

    7:35 I just have the slip cover
    7:43 LMAO. I care Matt : )

  • @condo0073
    @condo0073 Год назад +3

    Thanks guy, you're the best. Happy holidays, see you in 2024 for more thrilling physical media releases ❤

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      Thanks! Nice to hear from you! Hope you have a nice holiday as well!

  • @brentmadison4477
    @brentmadison4477 Год назад +2

    Not only did I not think we would get an awesome Blood Sport 4K but also Blood Sport poster artwork underwear from Contenders clothing! lol yup so awesome 👏

  • @wunderkind56
    @wunderkind56 Год назад +2

    My first 4K Kings video and I really appreciated your take on a selection process. It consisted of a combination of most satisfying and meaningful acquisitions for the year. I admit that I couldn't help liking the list since it consisted of mostly my list:
    2001 Film Vault
    Shawshank Film Vault
    Exorcist Collector's edition (with the glorious original poster art steel)
    Oppenheimer
    Inception (Manta Labs)

  • @Bigtymer781
    @Bigtymer781 Год назад +2

    I bought the 4K Steelbook of Bloodsport, I'm waiting until Christmas Eve to watch it on my OLED with a 6 pack of beer. Glad to hear it's a good transfer!

  • @johnathantownsley6170
    @johnathantownsley6170 Год назад +3

    Thank you’s for all the great content this year. And all the best for 2024 🎅🏻📼💿📀📽️🎞️

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +1

      Thank you! See you in 2024!

  • @marcoesquandolez4737
    @marcoesquandolez4737 Год назад +2

    Those are some beautiful releases and great movies! Happy holidays 4k kings!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      Thanks! Happy Holidays to you too!

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +6

    my fav 5 4k of 2024:
    The Fugitive
    The Truman Show
    Titanic
    Oppenheimer
    Training Day

  • @benpascall4297
    @benpascall4297 Год назад +2

    I sold the German bloodsport and bought the other cover (the one you showed) when the UK release came out, with the booklet in English

  • @RenePeraza
    @RenePeraza Год назад +3

    Oh, man! Have to get me the 2001 and Psycho boxes you talked about! Here are the top 5 films I really want on 4K physical media next year:
    • 2010 (P. Hyams)
    • Bugsy (B. Levinson)
    • The Hunger (T. Scott)
    • Nixon (O. Stone)
    • Presumed Innocent (A. Pakula)
    Bonus - Thirteen Days (R. Donaldson)

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Год назад

      Wait... when did Bugsy release? I've always loved that movie.
      EDIT
      And The Hunger? I still only have standard blus of both this and Bugsy. Bugsy did get a directors cut at one point, but I'm curious as to what you got and what I missed.
      EDIT EDIT
      Bela Lugosi is dead.

    • @RenePeraza
      @RenePeraza Год назад +1

      The Hunger is 1983 with just a Bluray (1080P). Bugsy is 1992 and has NEVER had an HD physical media release, only DVD. I did however purchase the VUDU HDX digital (streaming) version which seems to be 1080P.

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Год назад +2

      @@RenePeraza Gotcha... I would jump all over a 4K release of both.

  • @polynekros
    @polynekros Год назад +3

    Really great picks and you even sold me Space Odyssey and Shawshank, even though i double own them. 2023 was a fantastic collecting year and my top picks would be..
    - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 👌
    - Bloodsport
    - Kubo and the Two Strings ( and all the Laika films. Their steelbooks are pure art ).
    - Rollerball Ultimate Edition
    - Both Avatar movies
    As far as collector's boxes, this year was godlike..
    - Hellraiser Quartet of Torment (Arrow)
    - Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest (Arrow)
    - WB 100 Anniversary. Ok i will agree that, 2-3 films don't belong in here, but overall this collection made my year. Cool Hand Luke especially was one of the best films/4k transfers i have seen this year. Demo disc.
    Thanks guys, keep up the good work.

  • @Carlos-gc4hb
    @Carlos-gc4hb Год назад

    Great releases on physical media! Great job guys!

  • @juancmorenor
    @juancmorenor Год назад +3

    Gentlemen I which you merry Christmas and happy 2024 picking up more good films! From your best 4K selection, I have the 4K Psycho box set and also the 4K Exorcist ! I have to add 4K ARROW Bruce Lee at Golden Harvest and 4K EUREKA Touch of Evil !

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      Thanks so much! Happy Holidays to you as well!

  • @adriancalleros8726
    @adriancalleros8726 Год назад +2

    Oh man let’s see what fire you got😁

  • @oscarburrows-rangel3302
    @oscarburrows-rangel3302 Год назад +2

    Nice picks. You're almost at 5K. Are you doing another livestream when you hit that milestone? Congrats!

  • @tdg223
    @tdg223 Год назад +3

    You guys are the shiznit!! Boom🍻

  • @chrispatterson395
    @chrispatterson395 Год назад +2

    Great picks both of them for your number ones. Mine, I think this year is the Everything Blue Deluxe Collectors edition of The Fifth Element. We as a family truly love this film, hell we named our first born Korben. Keep up the great videos guys

  • @cbankord
    @cbankord 5 месяцев назад

    That 2001 a space odyssey box deal is amazing. Going to try to get that. That’s a damn conversation piece.
    Same with the Shawshank.. wow

  • @BigBossSquirtle
    @BigBossSquirtle Год назад +2

    Great selections guys. Was sleeping on those Film Vault releases as well, so i might have to have a second look at them.
    Merry Christmas and happy New Year. Enjoy your holidays.

  • @raisedonfiction
    @raisedonfiction Год назад +3

    What a great round up. Bloodsport hit hard and revisiting NBK was overdue.

  • @robsavage3217
    @robsavage3217 Год назад +4

    The two big ones for me this year were the Arrow 4K of Blood and Black Lace and the recent Criterion 4K of Days of Heaven. Let's hope we see more 4Ks of the Terrence Malick films in 2024 - particularly Badlands. 👍
    Best wishes to you and all your subscribers for the holidays.

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Thanks, Rob! Hope you have a great holiday as well!

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Год назад +3

      Criterion better give us Badlands on 4K this year... long overdue.

  • @MisterBrimm
    @MisterBrimm Год назад +3

    I think physical media is going to pull through, at least in terms of film and tv, and these boutique companies are going to grow as demand grows, more quantity of titles for reasonable prices, there is a movement growing to preserve media. I recently finally watched the movie "Hugo" by Scorsese, and while not perfect, really drives home its central message, the importance of archives. I will have to get me that Steel-book version of Oppenheimer.
    Barbarella is one of those movies you wanna project on the wall at a club or party, the imagery is its primary asset (more specifically its half naked star) and 4k is ideal for projection.
    Guys, you have a great channel here, perfect odd-couple chemistry and you take great care in exhibiting the merchandise, thank you for your service!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Thanks for always tuning in. We really appreciate the kind words. We are humble servants of physical media, trying to give it the dignity it deserves. Can't wait for 2024!

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Год назад +1

      Thank you MisterBrimm... Funny thing about your comment is that in one sentence you made me interested in Hugo, when all the advertising and Scorsese himself directing failed to do so. I remember being baffled by the trailers and not in a good way...
      I also want "Groove is in the Heart" blasting at the party with Barbarella projected on the wall.

  • @ThaMago96
    @ThaMago96 Год назад +2

    I got The 1917 Vault Edition, its AWESOME. I need more

  • @444chroma
    @444chroma Год назад +2

    what a great year... those are all _excellent_ choices. Whoever is doing the artwork for The Film Vault releases... you are amazing
    some honorable mentions maybe? The Night of the Hunter, The Ranown Westerns box, and It Follows would also receive consideration from me.

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +4

      I'm ashamed I (Matt) forgot to mention Night of the Hunter. It's def an honorable mention, possibly should have been in consideration for Top 5. I blew it!

    • @444chroma
      @444chroma Год назад +2

      @@4K_Kings We've had a good year Matt. Glad you didn't forget aboutBloodsport even though it came out really early in the calendar

  • @CowboyKing
    @CowboyKing Год назад +2

    Hell yeah, Bloodsport. Got the steel book myself but it's a stellar release either way.

  • @TheBluCorner
    @TheBluCorner Год назад +2

    The company that put out Bloodsport also put it out in the UK... It's the same disc, but the mediabook has "English" text and not "German" ;)

  • @jdaviswarren
    @jdaviswarren Год назад +3

    Glad to see I am not alone in the love for The Film Vault collection. I picked up Goodfellas when first announced and I love it. Slip cover on Goodfellas is amazing. Now I just need The Film Vault to do Fight Club or Master and Commander. Guess it would help if they had 4 k releases first. lol

    • @MrCREWCRUSHIN95
      @MrCREWCRUSHIN95 Год назад +3

      Film Vaults are a little oversized.

    • @jdaviswarren
      @jdaviswarren Год назад +2

      @@MrCREWCRUSHIN95 Well it probably helps that I just got into collecting 18 months ago so my collection is still small enough it's not an issue for me quite yet.

  • @mattmardigan
    @mattmardigan Год назад +3

    My top 5:
    Brotherhood of the Wolf
    Le Mepris (Contempt)
    Les Miserables
    Roman Holiday
    Titanic

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Great list. I keep meaning to go back and watch Brotherhood.

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +2

    I have a JCVD 5 movie 2 disc Blu Ray set! It's not what I want either tbh, but I took it cause well.. its JCVD!

  • @richsadler2661
    @richsadler2661 Год назад +3

    Can’t argue with these choices, guys.
    My Oppenheimer steel story is a tragedy. It was posted through my letterbox just halfway through and my dog proceeded to put teeth marks in it AND bend the steel / snap the disc. 😢
    I would definitely agree on the Film Vault choice (i got the Jaws version) and also the Psycho collection.
    My addition to the list would be The Wicker Man box set. It’s a real beaut, and am I right that you guys haven’t seen the movie? I kinda had that impression. It’s an absolute horror classic and legendary British movie. Highly recommended.
    Thanks for all the videos this year, guys. Wonderful work. Merry Christmas!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Thanks, Rich! We appreciate you always stopping by to say hello. You're right, I haven't seen Wicker Man (Matt) but not sure about Russ. I hope you have a great holiday!

    • @444chroma
      @444chroma Год назад +4

      Nice pick with The Wicker Man set. 1973 was quite the year with the Exorcist in USA and The Wicker Man in UK. Not to mention Black Christmas and The Texas Chainsaw massacre both coming in 74. What a time!

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Год назад +3

      You're right, Rich... I haven't seen it either. I think it came on to my radar around the time of the Nic Cage remake, which simultaneously taught me of it's existence and soured me on the name.

  • @grimreaper4104
    @grimreaper4104 Год назад +2

    The uk got media books of blood sport with several designs

  • @alexdas2000
    @alexdas2000 Год назад +2

    I got the German version of The Great Escape 4K, blows away the Kino version

  • @devonbrooks246
    @devonbrooks246 Год назад +3

    Film Vault does some nice packaging. One thing that it beats Arrow on is the price.

  • @markgreene1162
    @markgreene1162 Год назад +2

    Good job....... But with so many great releases this year, I feel like with could have made it a top 10 list. Either way damn good picks. 🤙

  • @jmchez
    @jmchez Год назад +1

    When is Friedkin's, "Sorcerer" coming out in 4K?

  • @ianhunt2364
    @ianhunt2364 Год назад +2

    My top 5 of the year:
    Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4K limited edition (Second Sight)
    Exorcist 4k Collectors Edition steelbook (same as yours)
    Leon Everything Blu steelbook (same edition as yours)
    Witness 4K limited edition (Arrow US release i imported)
    Memento limited edition blu ray only (101 films - awesome packaging, phenomenal attention to detail with extras)
    Honourable mentions - After Hours 4K (Criterion),Prey 4K steelbook (never thought Disney would do it), Training Day collectors edition steelbook

    • @ianhunt2364
      @ianhunt2364 Год назад +2

      Ps - keep up the good work in 2024 lads, its appreciated!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      Great picks!

  • @KirkRedgate
    @KirkRedgate Год назад +2

    Good video. I want the Barbarella boxset but it’s a pricey purchase now to import it 😖. Or I could bite the bullet and buy from a UK seller on eBay for £52. It’s a bit extreme.
    My top 5 4Ks of the year are:
    1. The Exorcist (bible edition)
    2. Duel (limited edition)
    3. It Follows (limited edition)
    4. After Hours
    5. Martin (limited edition)
    I think Titanic could make the cut but I won’t get it until next week 😂. Have a good Christmas guys.

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Great list! Merry Christmas to you too!

  • @DCibener
    @DCibener Год назад +2

    What? No WB 100 box set? $2500 Disney 100 box set? 😂
    Seriously though, some pretty snazzy selections there, fellas. I feel like I’ve dived into quite a few releases this year, but shockingly I haven’t gotten any of these-at least in these iterations (I’m still holding out for a US release of Bloodsport).
    What an amazing year for physical media, and I feel it’s only going to get better (despite Best Buy bowing out like a bunch of dumb dumbs).
    Loved seeing you, Matt, gifting Russ that SteelBook. Truly the magic of friendship and physical media.
    Awesome video as always!

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Thanks, Dan! I am also waiting for a US Bloodsport 4K release, and any other Bloodsport 4K release from here on out! We always appreciate you dropping by and hope you have a great holiday!

    • @DCibener
      @DCibener Год назад +1

      @@4K_Kingsright back at ya fellas! Can’t wait to see what 2024 holds in store for the channel, and for the world of physical media!

  • @Movies_with_Marco
    @Movies_with_Marco 7 месяцев назад +1

    Love Robot Jox!!!!

  • @GaryPiazza
    @GaryPiazza Год назад +2

    Strong year indeed, then BestBuy decides to "punch us in the face" as you mentioned. I hope the wave continues and companies keep printing physical copies. Finger's crossed. Oh, and new to the channel. Would be cool if you could share links of where you bought some of these copies.

  • @bachtuna
    @bachtuna Год назад +3

    Great lists! We have a lot of crossover especially with that great stuff Arrow did this year! My only surprise was not seeing Second Sight represented on either list. Their 4k limited editions of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and It Follows both make my top 10

  • @carlossegura3697
    @carlossegura3697 Год назад +2

    That sweater on the right is awesome. Where is it from?

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Thanks! It's a 1/1 edition that we made. We have a few other Physical Media designs and we hope to have these available to people in the future.

  • @victorfontaine000
    @victorfontaine000 Год назад +2

    Yeah, they deliberately shorted the stock on the Oppenheimer 4K to keep the price up. Amazon normally gets 100K of a new 4K’s release but sold out at 25k for Oppenheimer.

  • @MrCREWCRUSHIN95
    @MrCREWCRUSHIN95 Год назад +2

    Manta Lab will be doing a full OPPENHEIMER set. OneClick, Lenticular, Fullslip editions.

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      Is that Barbenheimer one click edition real as well? Or was I dreaming?

  • @Adeniyidairo
    @Adeniyidairo Год назад +2

    Robot Jo is a great sci-fi movie please review it.

  • @sprcrzy110
    @sprcrzy110 Год назад +2

    Are the special features for Bloodsport in German or English?

  • @Danjoker.
    @Danjoker. Год назад +2

    The 2001 and Psycho box set look awesome! I haven't seen Pyscho 3 and 4 but I would definitely buy it.

  • @arturvinicius2407
    @arturvinicius2407 Год назад +3

    do you have Titanic in 4k?

  • @branscombe_
    @branscombe_ Год назад +2

    0:40 LMAOOO

  • @MrCREWCRUSHIN95
    @MrCREWCRUSHIN95 Год назад +3

    Damn - put a protector on those steelbooks!

  • @bestevaar7195
    @bestevaar7195 Год назад +2

    Oppenheimer
    Fargo
    Titanic
    The Exorcist
    Sleepy Hollow

  • @cbankord
    @cbankord 5 месяцев назад

    I’m kind of a film snob. I don’t really care too much about digital 4k. Film just looks so much better. I wish more film makers knew this…
    There’s something about film that is inexplicably better. I can’t place my finger on it but my most favorite movies are all shot in film.

  • @m.dorado6966
    @m.dorado6966 Год назад +3

    Best Buy should be appropriately named Avoid Buy.

  • @victorfontaine000
    @victorfontaine000 Год назад +3

    Just can’t justifying dropping $90 on a Shawshank box set when the 4K is going for $10.

  • @BornDistracted
    @BornDistracted Год назад +2

    Sigh, '23 isnt over yet. Warriors 4K comes next week. i still like you guys though lol...

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Yeah, there were a few titles we didn't have in hand prior to shooting this, such as Clue, Point Break, the Warriors etc... that could have all been contenders. But we still stand by this list.

    • @BornDistracted
      @BornDistracted Год назад +2

      @@4K_Kings i would of thought Carlito would of liked Warriors 4K...

    • @victorfontaine000
      @victorfontaine000 Год назад +2

      @@4K_KingsFYI, my credit card just got charged for The Warriors 4K from Arrow. Should be shipping soon.

    • @russceasetheruss5360
      @russceasetheruss5360 Год назад +1

      @@victorfontaine000 Same, mine should arrive within a few days.

  • @carlosmvega
    @carlosmvega Год назад +2

    Still can't believe all the best releases are region 2 😢

    • @benpascall4297
      @benpascall4297 Год назад +3

      Region 2 is for DVDs. Region B is blu ray for the UK and Europe. 4k has no region coding (for 99.9% of discs).

  • @MamboItalian5
    @MamboItalian5 Год назад +2

    Unfortunately living in Canada none of these special editions are released here so this top 5 is completely irrelevant to me

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +3

      Sucks not being able to get titles locally, but all of these are region free so if you wanted to pay the shipping any of these could be yours!

    • @MamboItalian5
      @MamboItalian5 Год назад +1

      I appreciate your feedback @@4K_Kings

  • @JWickyJr13
    @JWickyJr13 10 месяцев назад +1

    What???? Robotjox is in that thing?!?!??!!!??!

  • @shahmanshadi1701
    @shahmanshadi1701 Год назад +2

    Worst packaging for Oppenheimer just a regular cheap steel book

    • @4K_Kings
      @4K_Kings  Год назад +2

      Nah, it's got some love put into it for sure.