Breaking News: Audio and Video Issues Finally Getting Addressed
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment (WBDHE) has officially confirmed that they will be offering replacement 4K Ultra HD discs for their 2023 “Superman: 5-Film Collection 4K Ultra HD” box set to address various audio and video issues that plagued the original release.
How to Get Your Replacement Discs
While the corrected discs are not yet available, collectors and fans can prepare by contacting WHV@wbd.com to request replacement discs once they become available. It’s recommended that you send a photo of your existing collection as proof of purchase when making your request.
What’s Been Fixed
The newly-authored 4K discs address multiple technical problems that frustrated fans of the original release:
Superman: The Movie
– Audio Enhancement: Now includes both the original 6-track audio AND the original 2.0 audio in lossless DTS-HD Master Audio, in addition to the existing Atmos mix
– Video Fix: The Christopher Reeve credit sequence no longer contains the bizarre video glitch that marred the previous release
Superman II
– Improved Atmos Mix: Corrects the various “wow” and pitch issues that affected dialogue and music on the previous 4K disc
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
– Iconic Scene Restored: Fixed the geometry of the beloved final shot where Superman smiles at the camera—the previous version was oddly compressed horizontally, diminishing the impact of this memorable moment
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
– Audio Corrections: Features an improved Atmos mix that fixes the inadvertent use of alternate and incorrect musical performance cues throughout the film
Superman III
It’s worth noting that the “Superman III” disc remains unchanged from the previous 4K release, suggesting the technical issues were limited to the other films in the collection.
For Superman fans who invested in the 2023 “Superman: 5-Film Collection 4K Ultra HD” box set, this news comes as a welcome relief after months of community discussion about the various technical shortcomings of the original discs.
Source: The Digital Bits and CapedWonder.com
NOTE: When you make a purchase using the links in this post, the Superman Homepage receives a percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. It’s a great way to help support our website.
