3D Blu-rays with expanded or variable aspect ratio & frame breaking effects [IMAX]

[Tonppa]

Here's a list of 3D blu-rays that have changing aspect ratio and/or frame breaking effects to enhance the viewing experience.
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Updated July the 26th 2023

3D BLU-RAYS WITH ASPECT RATIO CHANGES

- Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)

[Show spoiler]- Several aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1), starting at 0:01:00

- Black Panther (2018)

[Show spoiler]- Several aspect ratio changes (1.90:1 <-> 2.39:1), starting at 0:01:50. There's one nice frame opening at 0:49:12.

- Black Widow (2021)

[Show spoiler]- Three scenes in 1.90:1 (0:37:06 - 0:42:02, 0:57:02 - 1:01:38 and 1:49:52 - 2:01:52; the last aspect ratio change (at 1:49:52) opens up very nicely!), the rest of the movie is in 2.39.1

- Captain America - Civil War (2016)

[Show spoiler]- Changes from 2.39:1 to 1.90:1 between 1:28:25 - 1:45:38

- Captain Marvel (2019)

[Show spoiler]- Several aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1), starting at 0:00:45

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Doctor Strange (2016)

[Show spoiler]- Several aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1), starting at 0:02:43. There's a smooth 8 second change at 0:04:26. Total of 69 minutes of IMAX scenes.

- Ghostbusters (2016)

[Show spoiler]- One aspect ratio change (2.39:1 <-> 1.78:1) between 1:39:58 - 1:40:55, and a "frame tilt" at 0:52:02 - 0:52:04. Also excessive frame breaking effects. The aspect ratio change is also in the 2D releases.

- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

[Show spoiler]- Constantly changes from 2.40:1 <-> 1.78:1, starting at 0:04:05. Also two frame breaking effects.

- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

[Show spoiler]- Constantly changes from 2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1, starting at 0:07:50. Also seven frame breaking effects.

- Life of Pi (2012)

[Show spoiler]- Changes from 1.85:1 to 2.35:1 for one scene (1:14:31 - 1:16:26, with frame breaking effects), and from 1.85:1 to 1.37:1 for one scene at 1:23:09 - 1:23:27)

- Mojin: The Lost Legend (2015)

[Show spoiler]- Three aspect ratio changes 2.35:1 <-> 1.85:1. Includes 51:25 of scenes in 1.85:1: 0:01:28 - 0:06:11, 1:01:23 - 1:08:15 & 1:25:09 - 2:04:58. At theaters the aspect ratio changes were seen in both IMAX and DCP presentations.

- Monsters vs Aliens (2009)

[Show spoiler]- Aspect ratio change during the end credits? TBC

- Oz the Great and Powerful (2012)

[Show spoiler]- Movie starts in 1.33:1 aspect ratio (in black & white, within the 2.35:1 area) then expands to 2.35:1 (and color) at 0:20:35. Also two frame breaking effects and exclusive 3D effect shot.

- Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

[Show spoiler]- Constantly changes between 2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1, starting at 0:04:39

- Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014)

[Show spoiler]- Constantly changes between 1.90:1 <-> 2.07:1 <-> 2.40:1, starting at 0:02:28

- Transformers: The Last Knight (2017)

[Show spoiler]- Constantly changes between 1.90:1 <-> 2.40:1 in eight different aspect ratios, starting at 0:00:58. The aspect ratio changes are also in the 2D releases.

- Tron: Legacy (2010)

[Show spoiler]- Constantly changes between 2.35:1 <-> 1.78:1, starting at 0:23:51. Also some scenes are in 2D.

- Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

[Show spoiler] - Opening and ending scenes are in 1.90:1 (0:00:00 - 0:11:13 and 2:22:32 - 2:25:35). Rest of the movies is in 2.39:1.

3D BLU-RAYS WITH FRAME BREAKING EFFECTS

- Amphibious 3D (2010)

[Show spoiler]- At 1:22:04 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio changes slowly to around 2.10:1, then there is a "frame breaking effect" at 1:22:11 - 1:22:15

- Despicable Me 2 (2013)

[Show spoiler]- Part of the end credits change from 1.85:1 to 2.35:1 - 3.15:1 with "frame breaking effects"

- Escape From Planet Earth (2013)

[Show spoiler]- Some frame breaking effects? TBC

- G-Force (2009)

[Show spoiler]- Excessive frame breaking effects throughout the movie (movie aspect ratio 2.35:1)

- Ghostbusters (2016)

[Show spoiler]- Excessive frame breaking effects, starting at 0:18:25. Also one aspect ratio change. The frame breakings are also in the 2D releases.

- Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

[Show spoiler]- Two frame breaking effects at 0:50:37 and 1:09:01. Also aspect ratio changes.

- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)

[Show spoiler]- Frame breaking effects at 0:39:57, 0:39:59, 0:42:04, 0:48:05, 1:10:28, 1:15:03 and 2:03:12. Also aspect ratio changes.

- Happy Family 4D (2016) (short film)

[Show spoiler]- One "freame breaking effect"

- LEGO Batman Movie, The (2017)

[Show spoiler]- Two "frame breaking effects", one between 0:40:10 - 0:40:17 and one quick at 1:36:49

- LEGO Ninjago Movie, The (2017)

[Show spoiler]- Between 1:16:29 - 1:16:47 the 2.35:1 aspect ratio changes to around 3.10:1 and there are few "frame breaking" effects

- Life of Pi (2012)

[Show spoiler]- One scene with frame breaking effects between 1:14:31 - 1:16:26. Also two aspect ratio changes.

- Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

[Show spoiler]- Two quick "frame breaking effects" at 0:03:56 & 0:27:12

- Minions (2015)

[Show spoiler]- After the end credits (at 1:28:24) the bottom part of the 1.85:1 picture gets matted to black. There are some excellent "frame breaking" effects (and pop outs!) between 1:28:59 - 1:30:41.

- Oz the Great and Powerful (2012)

[Show spoiler]- Two frame breaking effects at 0:02:55 & 0:20:21. Also aspect ratio change and exclusive 3D effect shot.

- Penguings of Madagascar (2014)

[Show spoiler]- At least one quick "frame breaking effect" between 0:05:24 - 0:05:28 where the 1.78:1 aspect ratio switches to 2.35:1.

- Pixels (2015)

[Show spoiler]- Few quick "frame breaking effects" at 0:33:38, 1:07:45 - 1:07:51, 1:08:03 and 1:08:06. Then between 1:11:04 - 1:11:06 the 2.35:1 aspect ratio quickly narrows to 2.50:1 and then back to 2.35:1, and there's a quick "frame breaking" in between.

- Sin City: A Dame to Kill For (2014)

[Show spoiler]- There are few "frame breaking effects". Between 1:03:36 - 1:03:38, 1:14:25 - 1:14:28 and 1:30:37 - 1:30:39 the 1.85:1 aspect ratio changes either to 2.00:1 (only the top or bottom part of the picture is matted) or to 2.20:1, and then there are "frame breaking effects".

- The Stewardesses (1969)

[Show spoiler]- One silly "frame breaking effect" between 0:01:30 - 0:01:41

- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

[Show spoiler]- One "frame breaking effect": Between 1:23:24 - 1:23:43 the 2.35:1 aspect ratio slowly changes to 2.75:1, and then there is a "frame breaking effect". After that the aspect ratio changes back to 2.35:1.

- The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)

[Show spoiler]- Few "frame breaking effects". At 0:04:00, 0:14:27, 0:16:09 and 1:16:07 the 2.35:1 aspect ratio slowly changes to around 2.75:1/2.90:1, and then there are a "frame breaking effects" between 0:04:07 - 0:04:09, 0:14:31 - 0:14:34, 0:16:13 - 0:16:16 and 1:16:08 - 1:16:13.

3D BLU-RAYS WITH EXPANDED ASPECT RATIO

- Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)

[Show spoiler]- Hong Kong Limited Edition is presented in 1.78:1 (vs 2.39:1). Aspect ratio in IMAX theaters was 1.90:1.

- I, Robot (2004)

[Show spoiler]- The 3D conversion released in 2012 is presented in 1.78:1. Aspect ratio of the original 2D version is 2.35:1.

- Jumper (2008)

[Show spoiler]- The 3D conversion released in 2013 is presented in 1.78:1. Aspect ratio of the original 2D version is 2.35:1.

- The Mermaid (2016)

[Show spoiler]- Hong Kong 3D Blu-ray is presented in 1.90:1 as it was presented in Chinese theaters (both regular and IMAX). For unknown reason the aspect ratio of the UK/US 2D version is 2.35:1.

- Titanic (1997)

[Show spoiler]- The 3D conversion released in 2012 is presented in 1.78:1. Aspect ratio of the original 2D version is 2.35:1.

3D BLU-RAYS WITH EXCLUSIVE EFFECTS/SCENES

- Oz the Great and Powerful (2012)

[Show spoiler]- At 0:25:27 there's a POV pop out shot; On 2D versions the shot is shown from side perspective. Also includes aspect ratio change and frame breaking effects.

UPCOMING 3D BLU-RAYS WITH ASPECT RATIO CHANGES / FRAME BREAKING EFFECTS (tbc)

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MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
3D movies that had aspect ratio changes and/or frame breaking effects at the theatres, but which are not present on the 3D Blu-ray release.

- Alita: Battle Angel (2019)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has 40 minutes of IMAX scenes (1.90:1). Unfortunately the 3D Blu-ray is locked at 2.39:1.

Click this for IMAX comparison

- The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version had aspect ratio changes (2.35:1 <-> 1.78:1 (digital) / 1.44:1 (70mm))

- Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes (1.90:1 / 2.39:1). The Japanese 3D Blu-ray does not.

- Aquaman (2018)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes. The 2D blu-ray and 4K UHD have those too, but unfortunately the aspect ratio on 3D blu-ray is locked at 2.39:1. NOTE: The UK release (with BBFC 12 rating) is censored; Four minor blood spurts are missing.

Click this for IMAX comparison

- Avengers: Endgame (2019)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version is opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.39:1)

- The Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version is opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.39:1).

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1 (digital) / 1.43:1 (70mm)), the 3D Blu-ray doesn't. The second UHD release has aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.43:1).

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Beauty and the Beast (2017)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version is opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1).

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version is opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1); only the opening and end credits were in 2.35:1.

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version is opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio. All the other releases including the 3D Blu-ray are in 2.39:1.

Click this for IMAX trailer.

- Dune Part 1 (2021)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1 (digital) / 1.43:1 (laser). Total of 61 minutes of IMAX scenes.

- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version had frame breaking effects. The 3D blu-ray doesn't.

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version had extensive frame breaking. The 3D blu-ray doesn't.

- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 2.00:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1)

- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 2.00.1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1)

- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 2.00:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1)

- I, Frankenstein (2014)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1).

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Jurassic World (2015)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.00:1)

- Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1). No 3D blu-ray release available.

- The Lion King (2019)

[Show spoiler]- The laser IMAX version has aspect ratio changes (1.90:1 <-> 1.43:1), the 3D blu-ray is locked at 1.78:1

- Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version is opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.39:1). Unfortunately the 3D blu-ray isn't.

Click this for IMAX trailer.

- Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.39:1). No 3D blu-ray release available.

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Mission Impossible: Fallout (2018)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 2.10 <-> 1.90:1). No 3D blu-ray release available.

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- No Time to Die (2021)

[Show spoiler] - The IMAX version has aspect ratio changes. No 3D blu-ray release available.

- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales / Salazar's Revenge (2017)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1)

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Prometheus (2012)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was part opened, part cropped. The aspect ratio was opened to 1.90:1 (digital) / 1.66:1 (70mm) (vs 2.35:1).

- Seventh Son (2014)

[Show spoiler]- The opening scene in IMAX version was opened up 1.90:1 aspect ratio; rest of the movie was in 2.39:1

- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.39:1)

- Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version had aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1)

- Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version had aspect ratio changes (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1 (digital) / 1.44:1 (70mm)). One 2D blu-ray and the UHD release have changing aspect ratio.

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version had one 5 minute aspect ratio change (2.39:1 <-> 1.90:1 (digital) / 1.44:1 (70mm))

Click this for IMAX featurette.

- Underworld: Awakening (2012)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1)

- Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon (2013)

[Show spoiler]- The IMAX version was opened to 1.90:1 aspect ratio (vs 2.35:1)

I'll keep on updating this list!

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[kidglov3s]

Escape From Planet Earth has out of frame effects.

[cinerama]

Add The Stewardesses to out of frame.

[nycomet]

Please add Ghostbusters to the list. Aspect ratio changes at the end of the movie and there's excessive frame breaking throughout.

[Joe D.]

Hi all,

And what is the reason for the change in aspect ratios? IMAX special scenes?

I don't find they add anything to the experience but could it be I'm unaware of the action its adding?

[GKintz]

Mad Max: Fury Road may have one instance of a frame break, but need to watch again.

[Tonppa]

Originally Posted by GKintz

Mad Max: Fury Road may have one instance of a frame break, but need to watch again.

Has anybody else noticed it? I've seen the movie couple of times, but didn't see any frame breaking.

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by Tonppa

Has anybody else noticed it? I've seen the movie couple of times, but didn't see any frame breaking.

Originally Posted by levcore

Don't know if anyone noticed yet or mentioned it here but Fury Road breaks the black bars at one point in the movie:


Just before Nux's car enters the sandstorm and Slit is trying to get Max on the back of the vehicle as counterweight, when Max kicks Slit off, his right foot comes out out of the screen and over the black bar at the bottom. Awesome! It's so quick though, blink and you'll miss it.

From Post#214 of the Max Max: Fury Road 3D Thread.

[Suntory_Times]

Originally Posted by Paul H

From Post#214 of the Max Max: Fury Road 3D Thread.

There is a second one earlier on as well.

[Breakspear]

Nice idea.

I think Life of Pi also used frame breaking during the flying fish scene.

Now, I've only seen it once, but did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a frame break? I think it was near the end with Donatello's staff. Can't remember.

Could also add Doctor Strange 3D under upcoming as the IMAX 3D presentation had aspect ratio changes.

[Creed]

Originally Posted by Breakspear

Nice idea.

I think Life of Pi also used frame breaking during the flying fish scene.

Now, I've only seen it once, but did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a frame break? I think it was near the end with Donatello's staff. Can't remember.

Could also add Doctor Strange 3D under upcoming as the IMAX 3D presentation had aspect ratio changes.

Yeah, I saw the first theatrically in 3D and I remember the popout. Although I don't have a 3D setup, the DVD has the frame break as well.

[Movieman66]

There was the scene during the end credits of Monsters vs. Aliens where the aspect ratio starts at 2.35:1 and keeps getting wider until it reaches 2.75:1, which allows the President in the film to break the frame.

[Tonppa]

Originally Posted by Breakspear

Nice idea.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by Breakspear

Now, I've only seen it once, but did the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have a frame break? I think it was near the end with Donatello's staff. Can't remember.

Yes, it has a "fake frame breaking" effect. The 2.35:1 image goes narrower (to 2.85:1?) and then there is a frame breaking effect. It all happens within the 2.35:1 area. I'll check the scene again later.

[Tonppa]

Originally Posted by Paul H

From Post#214 of the Max Max: Fury Road 3D Thread.

Thank you for this!

I don't know how to call this effect (fake frame breaking?) because the picture gets window boxed and the frame breaking effect stays within the 2.35:1 area, but it's still valid to the list.

[Tonppa]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

There is a second one earlier on as well.

Could you please specify the scene?

[Movieman66]

Originally Posted by Tonppa

Could you please specify the scene?

The scene is at the beginning of the film where the person with a branding iron is coming towards Max and happens at 3:56.

As we're talking about time codes, the scene where Max kicks Slit happens at 27:11

[levcore]

Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

There is a second one earlier on as well.

I think there may be more too, like when Nux slips on the war rig and his pistol flies into/ out of the frame.

The thing is with Fury Road is the frame breaks are quicker than in any other movie I've seen them so they can be really hard to catch.

[Tonppa]

Originally Posted by levcore

I think there may be more too, like when Nux slips on the war rig and his pistol flies into/ out of the frame.

The thing is with Fury Road is the frame breaks are quicker than in any other movie I've seen them so they can be really hard to catch.

The pistol scene is just a pop out, no frame breaking.

But yes, there might be even more "frame breaking" scenes as they are so quick...

[Paul H]

Originally Posted by Movieman66

The scene is at the beginning of the film where the person with a branding iron is coming towards Max and happens at 3:56.

Thanks for the location time code!

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[Paul H]

Originally Posted by Breakspear

I think Life of Pi also used frame breaking during the flying fish scene.

Time code 1:14:44

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