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

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

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Hello all! We are finally at the end of 2023. It has been an outstanding year for Physical Media and the 4K Kings are here to discuss their favorite releases of this year. Matt & Russ each take turns sharing the 5 titles that impressed them the most and reminisce about the year gone by.
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!
Did you pick any of these up? 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
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@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@mattmcconnell2550 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Merry Christmas everyone. See you in 2024

@nickh.9092 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@Adeniyidairo 7 ай бұрын

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

@Ringmaster138 7 ай бұрын

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

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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

@RenePeraza 7 ай бұрын

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).

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

love the new intro track, got that deep 808 action

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

1:40 I have my Opp Steelbook from Universal!

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

You didn't pick up the Kino release?

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

@@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.!

@Bigtymer781 7 ай бұрын

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!

@brentmadison4477 7 ай бұрын

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 👏

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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

@444chroma 7 ай бұрын

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

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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!

@condo0073 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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

@cbankord 3 күн бұрын

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

@mattmardigan 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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

@johnathantownsley6170 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! See you in 2024!

@MisterBrimm 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@raisedonfiction 7 ай бұрын

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

@RenePeraza 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@wunderkind56 7 ай бұрын

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)

@adriancalleros8726 7 ай бұрын

Oh man let’s see what fire you got😁

@benpascall4297 7 ай бұрын

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

@ThaMago96 7 ай бұрын

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

@polynekros 7 ай бұрын

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.

@robsavage3217 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@russceasetheruss5360 7 ай бұрын

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

@oscarburrows-rangel3302 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Next live stream is imminent....

@oscarburrows-rangel3302 7 ай бұрын

@@4K_Kings yessssssss

@marcoesquandolez4737 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Happy Holidays to you too!

@devonbrooks246 7 ай бұрын

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

@chrispatterson395 7 ай бұрын

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

@juancmorenor 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Happy Holidays to you as well!

@victorfontaine5552 7 ай бұрын

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

@bachtuna 7 ай бұрын

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

@tdg223 7 ай бұрын

You guys are the shiznit!! Boom🍻

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TheBluCorner 7 ай бұрын

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" ;)

@Movies_with_Marco Ай бұрын

Love Robot Jox!!!!

@victorfontaine5552 7 ай бұрын

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.

@CowboyKing 7 ай бұрын

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

@alexdas2000 7 ай бұрын

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

@DCibener 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@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!

@Carlos-gc4hb 6 ай бұрын

Great releases on physical media! Great job guys!

@jdaviswarren 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Film Vaults are a little oversized.

@jdaviswarren 7 ай бұрын

@@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.

@GaryPiazza 7 ай бұрын

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.

@BigBossSquirtle 7 ай бұрын

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.

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Thanks, you too!

@fetishmagic2419 7 ай бұрын

Matt so sweet getting him a copy 🥹🥹🥹 omfg need his musty tart harry whole

@richsadler2661 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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.

@m.dorado6966 7 ай бұрын

Best Buy should be appropriately named Avoid Buy.

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

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!

@markgreene1162 7 ай бұрын

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. 🤙

@ianhunt2364 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Great picks!

@444chroma 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

@@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

@Adeniyidairo 7 ай бұрын

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

@grimreaper4104 7 ай бұрын

The uk got media books of blood sport with several designs

@MrCREWCRUSHIN95 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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

@KirkRedgate 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Great list! Merry Christmas to you too!

@jmchez 7 ай бұрын

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

@specialk4006 7 ай бұрын

My Top 10 4K's of 2023 1. Ronin 2. Oppenheimer 3. Vanilla Sky 4. Natual Born Killers 5. Point Break 6. The Fugitive 7. Sleepy Hollow 8. Young Guns 9. To Live and Die in L.A./Pumpkinhead 10. Wanted/One False Move I still need JFK, Face/Off, The Blob, Fargo and Tremors 2

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

Great list!

@specialk4006 7 ай бұрын

Totally forgot John Wick 4... that would probably be my # 2.

@cbankord 3 күн бұрын

I’ll see you in another life, when we are both cats!

@carlossegura3697 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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.

@cbankord 3 күн бұрын

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.

@bestevaar7195 7 ай бұрын

Oppenheimer Fargo Titanic The Exorcist Sleepy Hollow

@branscombe_ 7 ай бұрын

0:40 LMAOOO

@Danjoker. 7 ай бұрын

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

@sprcrzy110 7 ай бұрын

Are the special features for Bloodsport in German or English?

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

English!

@sprcrzy110 7 ай бұрын

@@4K_Kings thanks!

@JWickyJr13 4 ай бұрын

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

@carlosmvega 7 ай бұрын

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

@benpascall4297 7 ай бұрын

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).

@MrCREWCRUSHIN95 7 ай бұрын

Damn - put a protector on those steelbooks!

@BornDistracted 7 ай бұрын

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

@4K_Kings 7 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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

@victorfontaine5552 7 ай бұрын

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

@russceasetheruss5360 7 ай бұрын

@@victorfontaine5552 Same, mine should arrive within a few days.