Disney+ is finally fulfilling its promise to deliver DTS:X audio, alongside Dolby Atmos, making it the first streaming service to do so starting on May 15.
Disney+ introduced its first titles in the expanded IMAX Enhanced aspect ratio back in November 2021. At the same time, the streaming service announced plans to offer DTS:X audio at a later date.
After an additional two and a half years, we now have a confirmed launch date: May 15.
- "Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX exclusive event release ever, 'Queen Rock Montreal' will make its global streaming premiere May 15 on Disney+ as the first concert film available with IMAX Enhanced sound powered by DTS. It will debut alongside the availability of IMAX Enhanced sound for 18 fan-favorite Marvel films that will immerse subscribers in the action like never before," announced Disney+, IMAX Corporation and Xperi-owned DTS in a joint pres release.
DTS:X and Dolby Atmos
Disney+ will continue to offer content in Dolby Atmos, and users will likely have the option to choose their preferred soundtrack, similar to how IMAX Enhanced titles were offered at launch in 2021.
DTS:X has previously been limited to Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray discs, but as part of the IMAX Enhanced initiative, Disney+ is bringing it to streaming world.
A new lossy codec will be utilized to deliver DTS:X over streaming, as opposed to the lossless DTS:X found on discs.
Queen Rock Montreal and 18 Marvel movies will be the first streaming titles in DTS:X. Photo: Disney
Supported devices
Disney has confirmed that DTS:X will be supported at launch on DTS:X-enabled Android TV and Google TV devices from Sony, Hisense, Sharp, Xiaomi, and others.
Additionally, it will be supported on certified DTS:X-enabled AV receivers from manufacturers like Denon, Marantz, and JBL.
DTS:X streaming will be available worldwide on Disney+.
The 18 Marvel movies that will also be available in DTS:X on May 15 are:
Marvel movies in IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X
| Ant-Man and the Wasp
Doctor Strange
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Avengers: Infinity War
Eternals
Avengers: Endgame
Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 2)
Black Panther
Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 3)
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The Marvels
Black Widow
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Captain America: Civil War
Thor: Ragnarok
Captain Marvel
Thor: Love & Thunder |
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