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There’s still time to stock up on Blu-ray deals before the end of Prime Day

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TL;DR

Amazon's Prime Day offers 4K Blu-ray movies under $20, including top films like Everything Everywhere All At Once. A dedicated player like Panasonic UB820-K is recommended for the best experience. Deals last through October 9th.

Key Takeaways

  • •Several 4K Blu-ray movies and box sets are available for under $20 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale.
  • •A dedicated 4K Blu-ray player, such as the Panasonic UB820-K, is advised for optimal features like Dolby Vision support.
  • •Highlighted titles include Everything Everywhere All At Once, Godzilla Minus One, and the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, offering great value and quality.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is a must-buy on 4K Blu-ray. | Image: A24

Movie streaming services are fine, but as their respective libraries and monthly rates change, nothing compares to having the 4K Blu-rays of your favorite movies to play whenever you want. If you want to add some titles to your collection, several great films and box sets are selling at the lowest prices of the year, and some of our favorites are under $20. Unsurprisingly, many of the films we’ve included below will be great to push your entertainment center to its limits. These steep price drops are a result of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, a two-day sales event that’s set to expire at 3AM ET / 12AM PT this evening.

If you aren’t equipped with a 4K Blu-ray player, well, you’ll need one. You can use the disc drive of an Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 to watch some 4K Blu-rays, but you’ll be much better served by a dedicated player that sacrifices fewer features (neither console supports Dolby Vision for movie discs, and folks on forums report that their disc drives are quite loud). Panasonic’s UB820-K is widely regarded as the best, most feature-complete 4K Blu-ray player under $500. I have the model just below it in terms of capabilities, the $299.99 UB420-K, which lacks Dolby Vision (yes, Dolby Vision support adds that much to the cost).

Godzilla Minus One

The 2023 film is presented here in glorious 4K, with visual effects so impressive that the film earned an Oscar at the 2024 Academy Awards.

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Lord of the Rings Trilogy

It’s tough to beat the value of getting all three LOTR films in 4K (both the theatrical and extended cuts) in a single set for under $100. Plus, each film is presented in Dolby Vision HDR with Atmos.

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Twin Peaks: From Z to A

Twin Peaks: From Z to A includes all three seasons of David Lynch’s surreal crime drama. All episodes are presented in 1080p, except for the pilot and part 8 of season 3, which are in 4K. You also get a host of bonus features.

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Sinners

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is a breathtaking vampire horror film that weaves a powerful narrative about Black survival and resilience in 1930s Mississippi, following twin brothers navigating racial tensions and supernatural threats. Read our review.

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Ghost in the Shell

This gritty, seminal 1995 animated film is a must-see, and demands multiple viewings to fully appreciate its plot. Plus, its case is clad in some seriously gorgeous art.

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Blade Runner: Final Cut

Ridley Scott’s influential 1982 cyberpunk film has an all-star cast, great pacing, and a setting that comes alive with forward-thinking visual effects.

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Mad Max: Fury Road

George Miller returned to the Mad Max franchise in 2015 with Fury Road, an explosive, energetic film. It’s short on dialogue, high on action, and looks phenomenal in 4K.

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

The winner of the 2023 Best Picture award at the Oscars, EEAAO is an ambitious take on the multiverse’s effect on family, love, and the downsides of not filing your taxes.

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Star Trek Trilogy: The Kelvin Timeline

The Kelvin Timeline includes three gripping films: the 2009 Star Trek reboot, Into Darkness, and Beyond. If you haven’t seen them, or if you want all three in one package, this is a great deal.

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Wicked Limited-Edition Gift Set

I’ve heard Wicked fans are a passionate bunch, but this gift set is exclusively for diehards. It contains the film, a box, and 8-inch metal bookends.

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Arcane: League of Legends Season 1 SteelBook

Arcane, the incredible animated series based on the League of Legends franchise, has jumped from Netflix onto this three-disc 4K Blu-ray set. You’ll also get a “making of” featurette, as well as scene breakdowns.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The latest in the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog franchise introduces Shadow (voiced by Keanu Reeves), with mid- and post-credits scenes that have fans excited about where it’ll go next.

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