| Release Group | Specifications | Why it’s good for 2001 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 2160p 4K Blu-ray REMUX | Lossless rip of the 2018 4K restoration. Preserves the original 2.20:1 ratio and HDR10+. | | DON | 1080p Blu-ray x264 DTS-HD MA | Great for 1080p screens. Uses the 2007 Criterion master, which has a different (warmer) color timing. | | CtrlHD | 2160p HEVC with TrueHD Atmos | Excellent grain retention. The Atmos mix gives new life to Ligeti’s choral music. | | ZQ (scene) | 4K HDR10+ DV | Dolby Vision metadata is crucial for the brilliant white of the space station and the black void of Jupiter. |
| File Name | Resolution | Codec | Audio | Size | |-----------|------------|-------|-------|------| | 2001.2018.2160p.UHD.BluRay.REMUX.HDR10.HEVC.DTS-HD.MA.5.1.mkv | 3840x2160 | HEVC (Main 10) | DTS-HD MA 5.1 (24-bit) | 84.3 GB | | 2001.2018.1080p.BluRay.REMUX.AVC.DTS-HD.MA.5.1.mkv | 1920x1080 | AVC | DTS-HD MA 5.1 | 32.7 GB |
The segment featuring the sentient computer HAL 9000 highlights the dangers of artificial intelligence . HAL’s malfunction and subsequent rebellion against the crew symbolize the potential for man's creations to surpass and threaten their creators .
