Creed III 4K UHD Screenshots (Patreon)

Video

Aggressive in its imagery, Creed III appreciates deep, crushing darkness, and yes, that means shadows soak up detail, keeping it unseen. That's common, and unusual for Dolby Vision or HDR. That makes it almost certain a creative decision. Highlights lack spark too. Not that they lack intensity, but maintain a general cloudiness to suit the tone. It's dim.

Thankfully, Creed III is impossibly sharp, and true 4K. Precision shows everywhere, drawing out pristine texture. In close or from afar, the definition shows off. Occasional knots come from noise, with Warner's encode struggling to hold itself together. Creed III makes an ugly first impression with smeary compression filling a ceiling over a boxing ring. Thankfully that's quick to pass.

Veering warm, color grading favors amber tones overall. Primaries saturate, favoring intensity and vividness, even with the heated tint. That's also why the contrast doesn't pop as pure white takes on the intended push.

Audio

Boomy music stings throb in the low-end, punches adding additional oomph. Range extends to an impressive depth, rattling the room to make Creed III sound appropriately larger than reality.

Crowds surround the soundstage impressively, making a convincing push into every speaker. Inside the gym, guys punch bags in each speaker, extending the space naturally. It's a consistent performer, focused on keeping activity high.