8 Gerard Butler movies from the 2010s on 4K Blu-ray, ranked S to D by transfer quality.
dir. Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders
As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.
dir. Dean DeBlois
Five years after uniting the dragons and Vikings of Berk, Hiccup and Toothless soar beyond their homeland, charting the vast unknown. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider with a startling connection to Hiccup. And as the ruthless dragon conqueror Drago Bludvist rises to seize control of both dragons and people alike, Hiccup must step into his role as a true leader and, alongside his friends and Toothless, protect Berk from a devastating war.
dir. Ric Roman Waugh
Lionsgate 4K with a Walmart-exclusive steelbook. The only film in the Has Fallen trilogy with a widely available North American 4K release. Freeman's role expanded to President in this one, which is the draw for his cast page.
As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.
Kino Lorber · 4K + Blu-ray
dir. Donovan Marsh
A-Tier Lionsgate 4K. Standard late-Butler action fare with a steelbook that got mixed reviews. The underwater sequences use the extra resolution best.
dir. Alex Proyas
A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.
dir. Babak Najafi
The only 4K release is a German trilogy boxset from Leonine Films, and the audio was actually downgraded from the original Blu-ray's DTS:X to standard DTS. The Target Blu-ray steelbook is OOP and goes for $40+ on eBay. Most people own this as part of the Has Fallen trilogy rather than on its own.
dir. Antoine Fuqua
The only 4K is a German trilogy boxset from Leonine Films, and the transfer lost the original Blu-ray's DTS:X audio in the upgrade. The Zavvi Blu-ray steelbook is OOP. Most collectors own this as part of the Has Fallen trilogy rather than on its own.
Leonine · 4K + Blu-ray