Jupiter Ascending

4K Ultra HD

Blu Ray

  • Score
    77
    from 4 reviewers
  • Jupiter Ascending, with its impressive detail, may appeal to Ultra HD Blu-ray fans, but general viewers might hesitate on a 4K UHD upgrade.

    Jupiter Ascending
    2015
    127 min
    PG-13
    2K Upscale
    HDR10
    Dolby Atmos
  • Video
    82
  • Increased resolution isn't definitive for 4K UHD Blu-rays, often derived from 2K Intermediates. Jupiter Ascending's 2160p transfer in 2.40:1 from 5K captures, and TV technologies like HDR 10 & Dolby Vision support enhance visuals, with depth varying across scenes.

  • Audio
    91
  • Jupiter Ascending's 4K UHD disc features an impressive Dolby Atmos track from its original Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D releases, delivering accurate and powerful audio for blaster fire, punches, crashes, and explosions in the film.

  • Extra
    56
  • Jupiter Ascending Ultra HD Blu-ray & 2D Blu-ray pack includes various 1080p HD featurettes with Dolby Digital 2.0 audio; however, the 4K UHD disc has no supplementary material.

  • Movie
    63
  • During Thanksgiving, reviewing one of recent cinema's turkeys, Jupiter Ascending, Hollywood's trend of drawing from various media proves excessive, yet revisiting the film reveals its hidden appeal.

    2K Upscale
    HDR10
    Dolby Atmos

    Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski

    Actors: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne

    Plot: A young woman discovers her destiny as an heiress of intergalactic nobility and must fight to protect the inhabitants of Earth from an ancient and destructive industry.

    Disc Release Date: 4 October 2016

    all scores

    Blu-ray.com review by Jeffrey Kauffman
    • Video
      90
    • Jupiter Ascending is presented on 4K UHD courtesy of Warner Brothers Home Entertainment with a 2160p transfer in 2.40:1. Despite being captured at resolutions as high as 5K (according to the IMDb), the...

    • Audio
      100
    • The 4K UHD disc sports the same impressive Dolby Atmos track that Ken assessed in his Jupiter Ascending Blu-ray review. However, much like on many of 20th Century Fox's tandem 4K UHD and 1080p Blu-ray...

    • Extra
    • Unfortunately, the 4K UHD disc contains no supplementary material. The standard 1080p Blu-ray disc also included with this release of course contains all of the supplements Ken details in his Jupiter Ascending...

    • Movie
      40
    • It's Thanksgiving weekend as this review is being written, and so I thought it was only appropriate to deal with one of the biggest turkeys in recent film history, the Wachowskis' largely lambasted Jupiter...

    • Total
      50
    • Maybe Thanksgiving weekend should be the new default release date for behemoth science fiction (perceived) disasters, since Lionsgate just released Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 4K this past...

    High-Def Digest review by Michael S. Palmer
    • Video
      70
    • I'm in the middle of reviewing LG's stunning E6 OLED Ultra HD TV, which supports both HDR 10 and Dolby Vision, and produces black levels that embarrass the best plasma displays ever made. More on this...

    • Audio
      100
    • 'Jupiter Ascending' carries over a magnificent Dolby Atmos heard on the original Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D releases. Here's what Steven had to say then:The film is presented with an English Dolby Atmos soundtrack...

    • Extra
      20
    • Warner Bros. has included a mostly worthwhile series of behind-the-scenes featurettes with on-set footage and cast & crew interviews. All of the supplements are presented in 1080p with Dolby Digital 2.0...

    • Movie
      50
    • From comic books, novels, video games, and cartoons, to board games, toys, and even theme park rides, Hollywood seems to have no shame when it comes to pillaging material from other mediums. Sadly, however,...

    • Total
      80
    • 'Jupiter Ascending' is a science fiction adventure that blends big ideas with crazy action set-pieces and some goofy comedy. The film has a growing following and its attention to detail is impressive,...

    AVSForum review by Ralph Potts
    • Video
      84
    • The increase in resolution, while an important component, isn’t going to be definitive in every case, especially given that currently many of the Ultra HD Blu-ray releases are derived from 2K Digital Intermediates...

    • Audio
      94
    • Extra
    • Disc 1: Jupiter Ascending Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc 2: Jupiter Ascending 2D Blu-ray plus bonus features (HD) Jupiter Jones: Destiny Is Within Us – 7 minute featurette (HD) Jupiter Ascending: Genetically Spliced...

    • Movie
    • Total
      89
    • Unless you’re a diehard fan equipped for Ultra HD Blu-ray, Jupiter Ascending remains tough to recommend. If you’re curious feel free to give it a rental....

    Why So Blu? review by Brandon Peters
    • Video
      80
    • If anything, its really only the medium shots and close-ups that feel that way as further away shots, like the scene at Sean Bean’s where the bees surround Jupiter, feels a good deal of depth and freedom....

    • Audio
      100
    • Of course it also accurately and loudly performs a jolt to the blaster fire, punches, crashes and explosions that happen in the film as well....

    • Extra
      60
    • Caine Wise: Interplanetary Warrior (HD, 5:18) – Same deal as the previous featurette, this time its the discussion of the character of Caine....

    • Movie
      50
    • While I’m still going to agree that the film is overly plotted, contains too many characters and just feels like too much going on, as I’ve continued to revisit it, there is a less of an overall feeling...

    • Total
      70
    • Considering it wasn’t that popular of a movie, I’m not sure people are ready to double dip on this one, especially if its at the launch 4K UHD prices....