The Matrix: Home Video Releases [1999-2018] • Comparison

Visual comparison of almost all home video releases (incl. HDTV broadcast) of The Matrix from 1999 to 2018. Excludes: VHS, LaserDisc, VCD, PSP, HD-DVD, digital releases, streaming and analog TV broadcasts.

by Alexi (@alxcia)

Versions compared

The Matrix (1999) — Official Home Video Releases:

1999: DVD (SD) — Original Digital Transfer (a.k.a. Original version)
2004: DVD (SD) — New Digital Transfer (a.k.a. Recolored) [Ultimate Matrix Collection (UMC)]
2008: Blu-ray (HD) — New Digital Transfer (a.k.a. Recolored) [1st time in HD] 🥇
2018: Blu-ray (HD) — 4K Scan and HDR Remaster (a.k.a. Remastered) [2nd time in HD] 💩
2018: UHD Blu-ray (HDR) — 4K Scan and HDR Remaster [1st time in HDR10 & Dolby Vision] 🥈

HDTV Broadcast:

HDTV — Digital TV Capture (a.k.a. Open Matte) (Original version) — HD 1080i
HDTV — Digital TV Capture (a.k.a. Open Matte) (Recolored) — HD 1080p 🥉

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