Welcome to the only place your films are safe: the land of physical media.
Maybe you've lost trust in streaming companies that make your favorite movies easily available. You may have seen Max deleting original movies and shows from his platform. Maybe you're tired of constantly turning Netflix movies on and off. You might just get tired of having to Google where to find a particular movie, only to realize that what you found is already out of date.
We strive to celebrate not only what's new in streaming, but also what you can still own on Blu-ray or 4K UHD. While discs have better sound and picture quality, their real selling point is their durability.
I had my own breaking point with streaming, which triggered my return to the shores of physical media. A few years ago, I noticed that many movies weren't available to stream, either through a subscription service or on VOD. Some I could barely find on physical media because the film got into a licensing dispute or its owners simply didn't feel like they would make enough money from a restored release.
That's why I'm happy to share these recommendations, most of which come from medium and small labels, from big names like Criterion and Arrow to up-and-coming labels like Radiance and Severin. Just the way retailers like it Best Buy is scrapping its Blu-ray shelves and studios like Disney hand over distribution duties, these dedicated labels prevent hundreds of films from disappearing from the face of the earth.
Below is our list of the best Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs of 2024.
