In the world of home cinema, few debates ignite as much passion as the battle between resolution and depth. With the recent release of 4K HDR remasters of James Cameron’s Avatar , many viewers are asking a simple question: Is the new 4K version actually better?
A: Absolutely. The Way of Water was shot with even more advanced underwater 3D rigs. The SBS version is essential to understand the vertical volume of the ocean.
Seek out "Avatar 2009 Extended Collector's Edition 3D Full SBS." The 16:9 aspect ratio (1.78:1) fills your entire screen (unlike the letterboxed 2D version) and maximizes the vertical depth. That is the definitive way to watch.
If you can source a copy of Avatar , and watch it on an OLED or VR headset, you will never go back to flat viewing. The 4K remaster will look like a postcard. The SBS 3D will look like a memory.