The Da Vinci Code 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		2.5
Video		0.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		4.5
Overall		4.0

The Da Vinci Code 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Night at the museum.

Reviewed by Randy Miller III May 29, 2026

Ron Howard's The Da Vinci Code had great timing. Released three years after Dan Brown's massive bestselling novel, the film became an equally massive box office success and sold like hotcakes on DVD and Blu-ray, the latter of which also offered a special Extended Cut that featured roughly 25 minutes of previously deleted footage. The original (but still arguably too long) Theatrical Cut debuted on UHD a full decade ago as an early-format title and, now another full decade later, arrives again on 4K as a deluxe three-disc Steelbook Edition for its 20th anniversary. Featuring both cuts of the film in 2160p/HDR10/Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos audio, as well as a full disc of familiar legacy extras, it's a real crowd-pleaser that easily stands as The Da Vinci Code's definitive home video edition.

As for the film itself, I'm not a fan... and neither were my colleagues Kenneth Brown and Martin Liebman, as evidenced by their separate negative takes on the film in their linked earlier reviews. Putting aside its "scandalous content" (which doesn't bother me, nor should it bother you), The Da Vinci Code is a mostly plodding and stagnant mystery that rarely excites during its bloated runtime. Tom Hanks has never looked more bored than in the lead as "religous symbologist" Robert Langdon, and Audrey Tautou (Amelie) is also wasted as cryptographer Sophie Neveu. Exotics sights abound and there's a bit of intrigue built during several of The Da Vinci Code's twists and turns, but the end product is mostly a dramatic dud. And at the risk of going full Lonely Island on it, I'll stop there and get to the A/V review.

The Da Vinci Code 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

As usual for the studio, Sony's brand-new 2160p/HDR10/Dolby Vision transfer -- which appears basically identical on both included cuts of the film, save for perhaps negligible differences in their bit rates -- handily improves upon their respectable previous UHD for two specific reasons: the Theatrical Cut is now encoded on a triple-layered disc rather than a BD-66, and the Dolby Vision layer adds a new dimension of intensity at certain times.

The film's generally subdued color palette and perceived shadow detail are more precisely rendered than before, and a small to noticeable uptick in fine detail can also be seen depending on the location and lighting conditions. Black levels are likewise improved during numerous nighttime and dimly-lit scenes, nice and inky with no signs of crushing. Grain is still present to varying degrees, perhaps even more strikingly this time around (especially during the Extended Cut's added scenes), and those searing flashback sequences will singe your retinas like never before. The higher bit rate also easily sidesteps any perceivable compression issues, although I don't remember any obvious problems with the older 4K disc either. All things considered, this is a pretty clear visual upgrade; not night-and-day, mind you, but those with medium to large displays should be able to notice a number of tangible difference here.

The Da Vinci Code 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Both versions of The Da Vinci Code include full-strength Dolby Atmos audio, and there's no reason to believe it isn't the same mix as featured on Sony's previous UHD. And just for good measure, we also get the original DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track included on previous Blu-rays, so purists will be happy too. Simply put, both are great efforts and having a choice between two great audio options almost always translates to a perfect 5/5 rating.

Optional subtitles, including English (SDH), are included during the main feature and most extras listed below.

The Da Vinci Code 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

This three-disc release ships in matte-finish Steelbook packaging with an overall design scheme that features Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu several times; once on the front cover and again on the inside. It's an outstanding effort with great attention to detail and it even contains a few hidden spot-gloss secrets; really, one of the finest packaging jobs of its kind. Perhaps a bit of embossing and/or debossing would've put this one completely over the top, but it's great work as-is. Both 4K movie discs sit on overlapping hubs opposite the Blu-ray bonus features disc, and all three boast legacy extras (listed below) carried over from the previous UHD and Extended Cut Blu-ray.

DISC ONE - 4K EXTENDED EDITION

• Selected Scenes Audio Commentary - See "Extended Cut" review above for details.

DISC TWO - 4K THEATRICAL CUT - All extras are from the previous UHD.

• Audio Commentary

• Launching A Legacy

• Theatrical Teaser

• Theatrical Trailer

DISC THREE - BLU-RAY BONUS FEATURES - All extras are from the previous UHD.

• First Day on the Set with Ron Howard

• A Discussion with Dan Brown

• A Portrait of Langdon

• Who Is Sophie Neveu?

• Unusual Suspects

• Magical Places

• Close-Up on Mona Lisa

• The Filmmakers' Journey: Part One

• The Filmmakers' Journey: Part Two

• The Codes of The Da Vinci Code

• The Music of The Da Vinci Code

• Book to Screen

• The Da Vinci Props

• The Da Vinci Sets

• Re-Creating Works of Art

• The Visual Effects World of The Da Vinci Code

• Scoring The Da Vinci Code

The Da Vinci Code 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The Da Vinci Code turns 20 this year, and in my opinion it's still a fairly weak mystery whose "thrills" rarely generate excitement. The performances feel stiff, the script is uneven, and the pacing is pretty rough no matter which version you choose. Sony's new 4K Steelbook offers both versions of the film in one handy package: the Extended Cut debuts in UHD here, and even the previously-issued Theatrical Cut gets a Dolby Vision upgrade as well as better encoding than the previous UHD. An earlier Blu-ray bonus disc is also included, as is a "Selected Scenes" audio commentary from an earlier edition, and it's all wrapped up in attractive Steelbook packaging with great attention to detail. I may not like the film, but fans will absolutely love this release so they can consider it heartily Recommended.