In short: Open Matte trades precision for spectacle . It’s a different movie—not better, but fascinating.

These technical specifications combine to create a viewing experience that's unparalleled in modern cinema.

The primary source of the Blade Runner 2049 Open Matte footage is the . When the film played in IMAX theaters (specifically 1.90:1 digital IMAX screens), the image expanded vertically. For those specific sequences—roughly 40 minutes of the film—audiences saw 26% more image than standard theater-goers.

For Blade Runner 2049 , the standard 4K Blu-ray is 2.39:1. The Open Matte version—sourced from certain international streaming services, TV broadcasts, and early digital releases—presents the film in , filling your entire TV screen.