While last week’s industry-rattling announcement that Warner Bros. Pictures would release its entire 2021 film slate directly to HBO Max raised questions about the future of the theatrical experience, it also made clear to film lovers that having a quality home entertainment setup is more essential than ever. The Christmas Day release of Wonder Woman 1984 will mark the first 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos title on HBO Max, and it won’t be the last. Those experiential advancements, to which mainstream viewers are becoming more attuned, are prompting other filmmakers to ensure that their classics live up to the standards of the “living room cinema” revolution. That’s why Peter Jackson couldn’t let his Lord of the Rings trilogy sit around and collect dust.
Source: https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/6/22157337/lord-of-the-rings-4k-blu-ray-changes-peter-jackson