Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (4K Ultra HD)

I liked the movie Just as good as the earlier ones. If you like Aquaman you need it.

Great movie has enjoyed again and again

Here’s how the Dolby Atmos audio performance compares between the physical 4K discs for Aquaman (4K Ultra HD) (the first movie) and Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom (the sequel): Dolby Atmos on Both 4K Discs Both films include Dolby Atmos tracks on their 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray releases. The format on both discs is Dolby TrueHD with Atmos metadata, which means lossless multi-channel audio optimized for Atmos systems. (2018) The Atmos mix is widely praised for being very dynamic, immersive, and bass-heavy, with extensive use of overhead and surround channels—especially in underwater scenes and action sequences. Bitrate info for the 2018 Atmos track shows a high-quality TrueHD stream typical of UHD discs (around ~4000 kbps for the Atmos/TrueHD core on many releases), which is robust audio data for a lossless immersive mix. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023) Early reviews and disc specs suggest the sequel’s Atmos mix is similarly active and engaging, with strong positional sound, overhead use, and precise effects placement. While less widely reviewed than the original (since it’s more recent), available commentary indicates similar mix philosophy and quality—engagement of height channels, adequate bass, and dynamic placement of sound effects. Is There a Real Audio Quality Difference? Format and codec: Both use the same Atmos via Dolby TrueHD standard on 4K Blu-ray, so on a technical level the capability for high-quality audio is the same on each disc. Mix differences are content-dependent: Any differences you hear are not because of 4K vs 4K disc limitations, but rather because of how the soundtrack was mixed for each movie—different action pacing, effects design, music score emphasis, and creative choices from the sound team. That’s typical; a sequel often has a different sound design emphasis even if the mastering format is identical. No inherent Atmos “quality upgrade” from the first to the second just by being on 4K—both have similarly capable Atmos tracks. If one has a richer, more immersive mix, it’s because of creative choices, not because the 4K technology itself is different. (This is consistent with how Dolby TrueHD/Atmos on UHD discs generally work: the medium can carry high-quality audio, but the mix itself determines the listening experience.) Tip for Best Results Ensure your player and AVR are set to output Dolby Atmos bitstream and not a downmixed format. On many 4K discs (especially WB releases), the default audio may be DTS-HD or another track—you have to select the Atmos track manually in the disc audio menu. Bottom line: If you’re comparing the two discs’ audio quality solely on Dolby Atmos performance, both are excellent and use the same high-quality Atmos format. Any real audible difference is due to the artistic mix of each movie’s soundtrack rather than a technical superiority of one 4K disc over the other. Audio Equipment Used: 4K DISC SOURCE Panasonic DP-UB420 4K UHD Blu-ray Player • Outputs lossless Dolby TrueHD + Atmos • Excellent disc transport and bitstream output • No Dolby Vision (not audio-relevant) AV PROCESSING / DECODING • Denon AVR-X4500H • Dolby Atmos (up to 7.2.4) • Dolby TrueHD decoding • Bass management, Audyssey room correction • Pre-outs feeding external amplification ⸻ POWER AMPLIFICATION • Emotiva power amplifier • ~145 watts per channel @ 8 ohms • Driving your front soundstage • Monolith M7100X (7-channel power amp) • Driving remaining bed-layer and height speakers • High current, clean power for dynamic Atmos tracks SPEAKER SYSTEM (7.2.4) Front Soundstage • ELAC Debut 2.0 F5.2 – Front Left / Right • ELAC Debut 2.0 C6.2 – Center Surrounds • Monolith T5 towers – Side surrounds • KEF Q150 – Rear surrounds Height / Atmos • ELAC Debut 2.0 A4.2 – Front height / Atmos • ELAC Debut IC-DT61-W – Rear height / Atmos (ceiling) LOW-FREQUENCY EFFECTS (LFE) • 2 × REL T/1003 10” subwoofers • Dual-sub configuration • Excellent transient response and mid-bass slam • Ideal for Aquaman’s deep, sustained LFE content Note: listened at reference level 0.0dB, manually set crossovers from 40hz to 80hz per THX recommendation.

great mix of action, comedy and thrills

EXCELLENT!

Aquaman 2 looks Incredible in 4K the visuals and action packed scenes really popped on my TV. The story keeps you engaged if you enjoyed the first one you will enjoy this one. Having the digital copy is a bonus it adds to my collection and can watch it on the go Perfect for superhero and Aquaman fans alike.

Acquaman: The Lost Kingdom. The fight between good and eviil triumphs with brotherly co-operation.

Loved it. Enjoyed the special affects