Empire.strikes.back.4k80.2160p.uhd.no-dnr.35mm.... ~upd~ May 2026

This guide breaks down Project 4K80, a massive fan restoration of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Unlike the official Disney releases, this version seeks to preserve the original 1980 theatrical experience using authentic 35mm film scans. What is Project 4K80?

• Original color timing (no teal/orange modern grading).
• Original audio (no "Jedi Rocks" or Greedo shooting... wait, that’s ANH).
• Zero DNR (Digital Noise Reduction).

2160p: This is a clear indication of the video resolution, specifically 3840 x 2160 pixels, also known as 4K UHD (Ultra High Definition). Empire.Strikes.Back.4K80.2160p.UHD.no-DNR.35mm....

| Spec | Detail | |------|--------| | Resolution | 3840×2160 (4K) | | Aspect Ratio | 2.39:1 (original theatrical scope) | | Codec | H.265 / HEVC in MKV container | | Bitrate | Variable, ~50-80 Mbps average (much higher than streaming) | | Color Space | BT.709 (SDR) – color graded to match a 1980s print, not HDR | | Grain | Fully intact, no filtering | | Runtime | 2h 4m (original cut, no added scenes) | | Audio | 35mm 2.0 stereo, 35mm 5.1 discrete, plus restored 1993 Laserdisc PCM | This guide breaks down Project 4K80 , a

Unlike modern digital restorations, 4K80 is a "warts-and-all" preservation of the cinematic experience as it existed in 1980. Original color timing (no teal/orange modern grading)

Empire.Strikes.Back: This is the title of the movie, "The Empire Strikes Back," which is the second film in the Star Wars franchise.