: The digital tiger, Richard Parker, benefits from enhanced detail, allowing viewers to see individual textures in his fur and more realistic reflections in his eyes. Technical Specifications

The 4K UHD edition of Life of Pi is widely available at major retailers: : Frequently stocked at approximately $30.11.

The defining feature of the Life of Pi UHD disc is its implementation of HDR10, which reviewers from High Def Digest and AVForums describe as breathtaking. The expanded contrast and peak brightness—reaching up to 1,000 nits—bring a new dimension to scenes that were already visually arresting.

The Life of Pi 4K UHD release is a two-disc combo pack, including the UHD disc and a standard Blu-ray. Specification Upscaled 4K (2160p) from 2K Digital Intermediate HDR Format Aspect Ratio Primarily 1.85:1 (with shifts to 1.33:1 and 2.39:1) Audio (English) DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 (No Dolby Atmos) Codec HEVC / H.265 Audio and Immersive Sound

: The HDR treatment makes the bioluminescent sea creatures and the star-filled night sky appear "simply amazing," with pin-point accuracy for stars and intense luminosity for jellyfish.