Kubo and the Two Strings

4K Ultra HD

Blu Ray

  • Score
    94
    from 4 reviewers
  • Kubo & the Two Strings, a top animated film, emphasizes family in its heartfelt story; now upgraded to 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray with behind-the-scenes insights.

    Kubo and the Two Strings
    2016
    101 min
    PG
    True 4K
    HDR10
    Dolby Vision
    Dolby Atmos
  • Video
    95
  • Kubo and the Two Strings arrives on 4K UHD with HEVC/H.265 2160p, 2.39:1 aspect ratio, exceptional presentation, Dolby Vision for enhanced color gamut, minor flicker during motion, and impressive depth of field for a three-dimensional experience.

  • Audio
    95
  • The Dolby Atmos release features a lossless, high-resolution TrueHD 7.1 core with 24-bit encoding, mirroring the original mix flawlessly. Tracks in Spanish, French, and Japanese 5.1 DTS and English DVS create an engaging, lifelike ambiance with impressive sound details.

  • Extra
    91
  • The Kubo and the Two Strings Limited Edition Steelbook release includes a 2-Disc set with the supplemental package, Universal's previous bonuses, as well as new retrospectives, featuring recording sessions, behind-the-scenes footage, and rare test footage.

  • Movie
    96
  • Kubo and the Two Strings is a captivating stop-motion fantasy-adventure with inventive visuals, striking a balance between entertainment and art. The tale follows young Kubo's magical journey infused with Shinto values, crafted by creators who hold immense respect and knowledge for the genre.

    True 4K
    HDR10
    Dolby Vision
    Dolby Atmos

    Director: Travis Knight

    Actors: Charlize Theron, Art Parkinson, Matthew McConaughey

    Plot: A young boy named Kubo must locate a magical suit of armour worn by his late father in order to defeat a vengeful spirit from the past.

    Disc Release Date: 28 February 2023

    all scores

    Blu-ray.com review by Neil Lumbard
    • Video
      100
    • Arriving on 4K UHD from Shout Factory, Kubo and the Two Strings is presented in HEVC / H.265 2160p 4K UHD in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.39:1 widescreen. The presentation is exceptionally...

    • Audio
      100
    • The release is presented in Dolby Atmos. The lossless, high resolution audio track is sourced from a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 surround sound core. The 24-bit encoding is top-notch and provides the film an enormously...

    • Extra
      100
    • The release includes the same supplemental package from the previously available special edition. For more information on the supplemental package, please refer to the review of the Kubo and the Two Strings...

    • Movie
      100
    • Kubo and the Two Strings is a fantasy-adventure epic with some of the most inventive visuals ever used for a stop-motion animated production. The animated tale is one of the most charming and magical delights...

    • Total
      100
    • Kubo and the Two Strings is one of the best animated films of all time. An instant classic upon release, Kubo and the Two Strings is a heartfelt tale about the importance of family. The film is always...

    The Digital Bits review by Tim Salmons
    • Video
      95
    • The HDR, particularly the Dolby Vision, widens the gamut considerably, allowing for the varied environments substantial saturation....

    • Audio
      95
    • Additionally, there are tracks presented in Spanish, French, and Japanese 5.1 DTS, as well as an English Descriptive Video Service track....

    • Extra
      90
    • The first, Confronting the Epic Challenges of Kubo and the Two Strings, features footage from the recording sessions, behind-the-scenes footage, and rare test footage....

    • Movie
      100
    • Striking a nice balance between popcorn entertainment for people of all ages and progressive art film, it tells the story of Kubo, a young man with the ability to influence the things around him with the...

    • Total
      95
    • The first, Confronting the Epic Challenges of Kubo and the Two Strings, features footage from the recording sessions, behind-the-scenes footage, and rare test footage....

    • Video
      100
    • Minor flicker during certain motion/action is the only fault, and too minor to diminish how great this looks....

    • Audio
      100
    • The soundstage thus has more space to play with, mirroring the original mix flawlessly, unchanged, but with the benefit of new tech....

    • Extra
      60
    • Shout ports over all of Universal’s previous bonuses, and includes a few additional retrospectives produced freshly....

    • Movie
      100
    • Instead, rebirth and continuation, Shinto values which butt against the finite form of Western Christianity....

    • Total
      90
    Why So Blu? review by Brandon Peters
    • Video
      100
    • Depth: Depth of field features a natural looking three dimensional image with plenty of space and pushback....

    • Audio
      100
    • From the sounds of clothing ruffling and characters traveling across the screen, it feels quite engaging and lifelike with terrific ambiance....

    • Extra
      80
    • Kubo And The Two Strings – Limited Edition Steelbook is a 2-Disc set that comes with the standard Blu-ray edition previously released by Shout!...

    • Movie
      100
    • They’ve certainly done the work and are as big of fans themselves, which such a knowledge and respect for the genre with what they have taken the time to animate to the screen....

    • Total
      90
    • Factory has put out a great upgrade to their previous Blu-ray release with this new 4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray makeover....