The 5 best 4K Blu-rays for showing off your TVs vibrant colors with titles from Disney, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros

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Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0000

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4K Blu-ray is excellent for showing off a TV's colors, and these are 5 of the best discs I've tested as part of the Blu-ray Bounty.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter In my opinion, 4K Blu-ray is easily the best way to view a movie at home. It delivers unmatched picture quality that will give the best TVs a chance to shine, along with
uncompressed audio that, when played through one of the best soundbars or a full surround system, is unbeatable.

Since I started testing 4K Blu-ray for TechRadar back in November 2024 as
part of the Blu-ray Bounty (where we test the latest 4K releases from each month), Ive come to appreciate the format even more, and I've even become a fan and collector during that time. 4K Blu-ray is also a staple of my AV testing, as it uses that exceptional picture and audio I mentioned to really push AV equipment to its limits. Ive spoken before about my favorite discs of classic movies , as I believe 4K Blu-ray has worked wonders for some older titles. But in recent months, theres been a few new discs that have impressed me in one area in particular: color. Ive tested two discs in the last few weeks alone that have entered my testing disc rotation, so I thought Id pick my top five 4K Blu-rays for color that Ive tried out as part of the Blu-ray Bounty. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here: Speed Racer
(2008) (Warner Bros.) (Image credit: Warner Bros. / Future) Based on the 1967 animated TV show of the same name, Speed Racer follows the story of a young man called Speed Racer (Emile Hersch), a racecar driver who follows his deceased older brothers career and vies to become a champion. After he
chooses to stay with his familys racer company, Racer Motors, instead of joining the Royalton Industries team, he becomes a target. The movie also stars John Goodman, Susan Sarandon and Christina Ricci.

From the moment I fired up Speed Racer , I was amazed by the sheer brilliance of its colors, which practically explode on screen. Throughout the movie, theres plenty of bold, vibrant tones that really show off your TVs color reproduction. As the Racer family eat breakfast after the opening race, the bright orange walls, green furnishings and pink details all pop on screen. Even peoples clothes have an almost oversaturated, bright look to them than when I watched on the LG G6 , one of 2026s best OLED TVs , showing real vibrancy. You may like Ive picked the top 10 4K Blu-rays Ive tested in the last two years The 6 best 4K Blu-rays released in 2026 that we've tested I test 4K Blu-rays for a living and these are my 6 picks from Amazon's big
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Of course, theres the colors around the racetrack itself too. From the
bright, neon advertisements to the candy-colored outfits and car decor, if your TV has good HDR peak brightness, youll be rewarded with punchy
highlights that really dazzle on screen. The disc supports Dolby Vision, and if your TV supports it, youll enjoy even more vibrant colors. This really is
a reference quality disc. Today's best Speed Racer 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99
View Deal 27.35 View Deal 30.40 View Deal Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
(Universal Pictures) (Image credit: Nintendo / Universal Pictures / Future) Sequel to 2023s The Super Mario Bros Movie, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie follows Mario , Luigi, Peach, Yoshi and Toad as they attempt to rescue Princess Rosalina from the clutches of Bowser Jr. The voice cast includes Chris Pratt, Anya-Taylor Joy, Charlie Day and Jack Black. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Animated movies often deliver striking, eye-catching colors, but I was
floored by how good The Super Mario Galaxy Movie s colors were. It starts in the very opening scene with the Lumas. As the Lumas themselves are all a variety of vivid colors, including red, green, blue and gold, they really
show the 4K discs superb clarity from the get-go.

Theres plenty of natural color too, particularly in Mario and Luigis
overalls, which are the most toned down, lifelike colors throughout the
movie. Scenes of space show gorgeous pink, purple and blue hues that balance that are both nicely saturated and rich, and even fire has plenty of dazzle that, on the right screen, can also look realistic. It helps that the movie has crisp textures and details, but the color is what really shows off this disc. Today's best The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 4K Blu-ray deals 24.99 View Deal 29.53 View Deal 31.89 View Deal Show more We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Wicked (Universal Pictures) (Image credit: Universal Pictures / Future) Wicked , based on the musical of the
same name, is a re-imagining of the events of The Wizard of Oz . It follows the story of how Elphaba (the Wicked Witch of the West), played by Cynthia Erivo, and Glinda (the Good Witch of the North), played by Ariana Grande, strike up an unlikely friendship while at the Shiz academy. What to read next 5 new 4K Blu-rays to add to your collection from May 2026 All the new 4K Blu-Rays I'm most looking forward to trying this August 'One of the best Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 4K Blu-rays I've ever tested': Speed Racer on 4K is so good, it's going to be my new go-to disc for TV and soundbar testing

When I first tested this disc as part of the March 2025 Blu-ray Bounty, I was impressed with its color reproduction. While I expected dynamic, lively colors, due to the setting of Oz, I was pleasantly surprised by how well the 4K disc struck the balance between vivid and true-to-life. Elphabas green skin, although not in itself realistic, looks believable and lifelike.
Glindas bright, pink outfits really pop on screen, but again look natural.

One scene I frequently use in my TV testing is where Elphaba stands under a tree with pink flowers. On the right TV, this scene can really show off a TVs colors, thanks to the vibrant pink flowers, Elphabas green skin and even the blue detail on the decor of the school walls. Even if a TV doesnt have the strongest color reproduction, the scene can still look good: it just wont
have that wow-factor that does the 4K disc justice. Today's best Wicked 4K Blu-ray deals 19.94 View Deal We check over 250 million products every day
for the best prices The Sound of Music (Disney) (Image credit: 20th Century Studios / Future) One of cinemas most iconic musicals, The Sound of Music , based on the 1959 stage musical of the same name, tells the story of a nun Maria (Julie Andrews) who is assigned as the nanny for the Von Trapp family children during wartime Austria. The movie won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Ive always been amazed about what 4K Blu-ray can do for older movies, and The Sound of Music is one of my chosen showcases for this. Not only is the restored detail exceptional, but the movies colors are a sight to behold. My reference scene from this disc is when Maria and the children are at a
market. In front of them are various fruits, mainly yellow, orange and red, that on the 4K disc practically shimmer on screen. But like Wicked , these colors also appear natural at the same time.

Throughout the movie, many scenes of the Austrian landscape also really showcase the bold, engaging color profile that the 4K disc can show on the right screen. The green grass, gorgeous blue sky and the white snow-capped mountains all pop, and if your TV can replicate the finest details,
individual shades within these large colorful areas look exceptional. This is one of the best 4K discs of an older movie Ive seen, and its colors are a big reason for that. Today's best The Sound of Music 4K Blu-ray deals 19.98 View Deal We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The
Wild Robot (Universal Pictures) (Image credit: Universal Pictures / Future) Based on the 2016 novel of the same name, The Wild Robot follows Roz, a robot sent to gather data on wildlife. Roz, who is abandoned, must adapt to her surroundings, where she becomes the surprise adopter of a wild goose. The movie stars Luipta Nyongo, Pedro Pascal, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor and Mark Hammil among its all-star cast.

While a lot of animation, such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie higher up this list, can opt for vibrant, saturated colors, some animated movies go for a more natural color profile. The Wild Robot is one of the best examples Ive seen of this. Using a beautiful animation style, which looks like a
watercolor painting, the 4K disc is truly stunning. Colors are vibrant, but also true to the watercolor aesthetic of the movie and really do look like a real-life painting.

There are tons of scenes to choose from here, but the opening sequences where Roz first encounters nature are the best. The green trees and fields look superb, appearing both realistic and bright, and as Roz touches a group of yellow butterflies, the screen is filled with beautiful, vivid color that can really glisten on the right TVs. Theres even excellent detail within the colors of different creatures fur, with different shades appearing nuanced
and refined. Ive seen numerous animated 4K Blu-rays, and this is one of the very best looking around. Today's best The Wild Robot 4K UHD Blu-ray deals 19.99 View Deal We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The best 4K Blu-ray players for all budgets Our top picks, based on real world testing

Read our full guide to the best 4k Blu-ray players 1. Best overall Panasonic DP-UB820 2. Best budget Sony UBP-X700 3. Best premium Panasonic DP-UB9000 The best TVs for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best TVs 1. Best overall: LG C5 2. Best under 1000: US: Hisense U8QG UK: TCL C7K 3. Best under 500: US: Roku Plus Series
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