Which Guardians Vol. 2 Blu-Ray Should You Buy?

Crisis of choice.

By Seth G. Macy

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is coming to home entertainment Tuesday, August 22, and as is the case with all blockbuster Blu-ray releases, there are tons of options available for anyone looking to just watch the movie, see it in 4K, or go all-out with a cool collector's edition. We've gone ahead and put together a list of available editions so you can be better informed with your choices.

Blu-Ray Combo Pack

The good old Blu-ray combo pack never fails to deliver the goods. Three times, to be specific. You get the movie, bonus content, a DVD, and the digital code. This is the base model for those who just want to watch the movie and maybe check out the bonus features sometime down the road. No biggie: we aren't here to judge.

4K Blu-ray Combo Pack

You can grab this Ultra HD combo pack, which includes the 4K, 1080p, and digital versions of the movie for your viewing pleasure. The "Cinematic Universe Edition" also includes a poster and 80 minutes of bonus features.

Target Exclusive

Now we're getting down to the retail-specific versions of the Blu-ray, and that's where things start to get tough. Different retailers have different hooks to try and reel you in. Target's exclusive combo pack, available in a 4K Blu-ray + Blu-ray + digital, and a Blu-ray + DVD + digital version, include the same features as the cinematic universe edition, including the bonus features and poster, but also include a special "Meet the Ravagers" behind the scenes documentary.

Walmart Exclusive

The Walmat exclusive combo pack once again contains the bonus features found in the non-exclusive release, but this one is aimed at anyone looking for some tangible, physical collectibles. In addition to the special Rocket Raccoon and Baby Groot sleeve, it also includes two packs of Upper Deck Marvel trading cards. If you like stuff you can hold in your hands more than a bonus documentary, this is a good version to get.

Best Buy Steelbook

If you collect Blu-rays and you want the steelbook edition, you know you pretty much have to grab it at Best Buy. Once again, the retailer pulls out all the stops for its exclusive steelbook, available as either a 4K or Blu-ray combo pack. While it lacks the cool poster or trading cards of other versions, it makes up for it with a slick steelbook featuring basically everyone's favorite character from the movie. And if you want it in 3D, the 4K combo pack has that, too, so all the action can leap off the screen and into your heart.

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