Use this section to guide viewers scene-by-scene or to structure a long-form analysis.
: This is widely considered the definitive home viewing experience. It features a remastered 4K resolution transfer Dolby Vision HDR
Kaleidescape is the only legal store that sells 4K Blu-ray remuxes. It is expensive ($4,000+ player), but for archivists, it is the only legal way to get an MKV-like file with zero compression.
Do not let the search for a quick directory listing ruin your experience of the greatest sci-fi film ever made. Kubrick built a cathedral of light and sound. Experience it in a cathedral, not a back alley.
| Release Group | Specifications | Why it’s good for 2001 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2160p 4K Blu-ray REMUX | Lossless rip of the 2018 4K restoration. Preserves the original 2.20:1 ratio and HDR10+. | | DON | 1080p Blu-ray x264 DTS-HD MA | Great for 1080p screens. Uses the 2007 Criterion master, which has a different (warmer) color timing. | | CtrlHD | 2160p HEVC with TrueHD Atmos | Excellent grain retention. The Atmos mix gives new life to Ligeti’s choral music. | | ZQ (scene) | 4K HDR10+ DV | Dolby Vision metadata is crucial for the brilliant white of the space station and the black void of Jupiter. |
Use this section to guide viewers scene-by-scene or to structure a long-form analysis.
: This is widely considered the definitive home viewing experience. It features a remastered 4K resolution transfer Dolby Vision HDR
Kaleidescape is the only legal store that sells 4K Blu-ray remuxes. It is expensive ($4,000+ player), but for archivists, it is the only legal way to get an MKV-like file with zero compression.
Do not let the search for a quick directory listing ruin your experience of the greatest sci-fi film ever made. Kubrick built a cathedral of light and sound. Experience it in a cathedral, not a back alley.
| Release Group | Specifications | Why it’s good for 2001 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2160p 4K Blu-ray REMUX | Lossless rip of the 2018 4K restoration. Preserves the original 2.20:1 ratio and HDR10+. | | DON | 1080p Blu-ray x264 DTS-HD MA | Great for 1080p screens. Uses the 2007 Criterion master, which has a different (warmer) color timing. | | CtrlHD | 2160p HEVC with TrueHD Atmos | Excellent grain retention. The Atmos mix gives new life to Ligeti’s choral music. | | ZQ (scene) | 4K HDR10+ DV | Dolby Vision metadata is crucial for the brilliant white of the space station and the black void of Jupiter. |