# The world's first 8K-certified movie player is here to promise a world beyond 4K Blu-rays — but actually, it's the new 'Cinematic 4K' format it supports that's way more interesting

> Kaleidescape launches the first 8K movie player certified by the 8K AssociationBut the new 4K Cinematic format for higher-quality 4K is the exciting bit$4,995 (about £3,777 / AU$7,180) Kaleidescape makes some truly…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/televisions/streaming-devices/kaleidescapes-new-cinematic-4k-format-movie-player-gives-us-a-glimpse-of-what-could-be-next-after-4k-blu-rays?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3acc5128abce6d4ad32698)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #movie #world #player #certified #cinematic #format #actually #beyond
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