"In theory, movies are more accessible than ever before. You are literally reading this on a device that likely has access to a dozen or more streaming video apps and stores, like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, Tubi, and Hulu. And yet, in reality, things are dire. Movies can be pulled instantly from a service, bad versions can be uploaded and replace what existed before, and trying to manage multiple apps is expensive and annoying. It all sucks so much."
"There are a few reasons why I think it's a smart move to start investing in a 4K UHD collection of your favorite films. The biggest being that, at this point, it seems very unlikely that 4K UHD Blu-ray discs will ever be topped. That's not to say 8K resolution TVs or content aren't a thing. They are. But the reality is that physical media is no longer king."
"Digital streaming, even with its flaws, is the popular option. I can't imagine any of the companies that would need to be invested in such a project actually working to create, promote, distribute, and support a new disc format for movies in the future. I don't think we'll get a widely sold, mass-produced, and studio-supported 8K disc or better. Another wrinkle is that in 2026, only Samsung is even making and selling consumer 8K TVs."
Streaming platforms offer vast access but can remove titles, replace them with inferior versions, and create expensive, fragmented app ecosystems. Investing in a physical 4K UHD movie collection solves ownership, preserves high image and audio quality, and avoids reliance on unstable streaming catalogs. A new superior physical disc format appears unlikely because studios, retailers, and manufacturers show little appetite to create, promote, and support one. With limited consumer 8K TV adoption and declining physical sales, 4K UHD stands as the most durable and practical long-term physical format for home movie collectors.
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