<\/p>\n But what movies and TV shows did we use during testing? And what content has really wowed our team of home cinema experts over the last month? Simply scroll down to find out.<\/p>\n Latest Videos From You may like<\/p>\n And if you want more of this sort of thing, here are the 42 best Dolby Atmos movie scenes to test your home cinema surround sound system<\/a>.<\/p>\n War Machine (2026)<\/p>\n WAR MACHINE | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n Watch the trailer above, and you’ll know exactly what you’re going to get from War Machine.<\/p>\n That’s right; this is a bunch of ooh rah marines, led by Jack Reacher’s Alan Ritchson, doing bombastic battle with a massive robot. It’s ridiculous, and the seriousness with which the filmmakers and actors have taken the whole thing only heightens that ridiculousness. I love it.<\/p>\n You could say that once you’ve watched the trailer, there’s really no point in watching the full movie, and you wouldn’t be denying yourself a great story by taking that approach. You would, though, be denying yourself some brilliantly breathless action with great special effects and a rollicking Dolby Atmos<\/a> soundtrack.<\/p>\n This is an old-school sci-fi action adventure, and it demands to be played if you have a cherished home cinema system. Bring on the inevitable sequel!<\/p>\n Words by Tom Parsons<\/p>\n Watch War Machine on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n What to read next<\/p>\n Apex (2026)<\/p>\n Apex | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever wanted to see Elton John take on the role of the Predator, Apex is for you.<\/p>\n Charlize Theron plays Sasha, a grieving kayaker and rock climber who goes exploring the fictional Wandarra National Park in Australia. Despite being warned repeatedly that she shouldn\u2019t go it alone, she does just that, only to find herself being hunted by Ben (Taron Egerton), a psychopathic stranger with a penchant for The Chemical Brothers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve seen Rocketman, it\u2019s hard to see the character of Ben as anything but a creepy Elton John, which in some ways makes him even more terrifying. Egerton is intense, to say the least, which despite the lush, outdoors setting, lends the film a claustrophobic feel that fits the two-hander, cat-and-mouse nature of the plot.<\/p>\n Visually, it\u2019s a treat, helped in no small part by Theron\u2019s commanding performance and ability to do a lot of her own stunts. It\u2019s full of sweeping vistas of stunning cliffs, treacherous gorges and perfect-for-falling-into rivers that will sort the sufficiently detailed TVs from the rest. Even the CGI is integrated pretty seamlessly.<\/p>\n It\u2019s nothing deep, but it\u2019s a very effective thriller with some excellent performances (Theron in particular). Given its visual flair, it\u2019s a shame not to see it in cinemas, but dim the lights, fire up your big-screen TV, and enjoy.<\/p>\n Warning: you\u2019ll never hear Go by The Chemical Brothers the same way again\u2026<\/p>\n Words by Joe Svetlik<\/p>\n Watch Apex on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n The Day of the Jackal (2024)<\/p>\n The Day of the Jackal | Official Trailer | Sky – YouTube Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n I\u2019ll be the first to admit that I very rarely have my finger on the pulse of popular television, hence why I\u2019m only now getting around to watching Sky\u2019s highly acclaimed espionage action thriller The Day Of The Jackal.<\/p>\n I\u2019d heard very good things about it when it premiered back in 2024, but it sat on the watchlist until this week; I needed something to watch after blitzing through the hilarious second season of Amandaland on BBC iPlayer<\/a>, and who doesn\u2019t like a breakneck tonal shift?<\/p>\n The Day Of The Jackal is a tense, high-octane thriller with twists, turns, and some fairly brutal violence. When bullets start flying, and tyres screech in pulse-pounding car chases, it becomes evident that this TV show is at its best when watched with a capable Dolby Atmos soundbar or speaker system.<\/p>\n The cat-and-mouse game played by the titular Jackal (Eddie Redmayne) and MI6\u2019s Bianca Pullman (Lashana Lynch) spans a wide variety of countries, including Germany, Hungary, Spain, France and Estonia, and these locales are often framed with eye-catching establishing shots.<\/p>\n Paired with a handful of action sequences set under the cover of night, this series is best enjoyed on an OLED TV, or at least a set that excels with contrast. Be sure that your TV\u2019s motion settings are also in order, as you\u2019ll want to avoid judder when chase sequences break out, and especially during the sporadic action-packed shootouts.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a fan of Bond, or are just a thrillseeker looking for a show that also looks and sounds great on your home theatre set-up, then The Day Of The Jackal, available on Sky and Now (I recommend springing for the 4K upgrade if possible), is definitely worth a watch.<\/p>\n Words by Lewis Empson<\/p>\n Watch The Day Of The Jackal on Sky<\/a><\/p>\n Daredevil: Born Again (2025)<\/p>\n Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again | Official Trailer | Disney+ – YouTube Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n The original Daredevil series on Netflix<\/a> quickly cemented itself as top-tier superhero television \u2013 and top-tier television in general \u2013 by combining thematic ponderings on vigilantism, violence and religion with brutal, well-choreographed, and often one-take fight sequences. So it was a crying shame when it was cancelled after season three as a victim of the streaming wars.<\/p>\n After a rocky road that included fan campaigns, surprise MCU cameos and a first season that was heavily restructured and reshot, we\u2019re now two seasons deep into the Born Again revival on Disney+. And while it doesn\u2019t quite reach the highs of the original series, it\u2019s still easily one of the best Marvel projects in recent years, playing with a bigger budget, more MCU integration and a storyline that has more than a few things in common with the US political landscape right now.<\/p>\n For anyone sick of the multiverse, this gritty, street-level look at superheroism remains highly refreshing, bolstered by standout performances from Charlie Cox and Vincent D\u2019Onofrio, with the latter arguably providing Marvel\u2019s most layered villain.<\/p>\n When Daredevil first premiered on Netflix in 2015, it was one of the first pieces of superhero media widely available in 4K HDR, and it was great for testing dark detail and motion handling thanks to the many dingy hallway fight scenes.<\/p>\n Daredevil: Born Again has a slightly different visual look, but the same still applies here, with a higher-budget, more cinematic production that is great for testing contrast and black levels. A really good lawyer such as Matt Murdock deserves to be seen on a really good TV.<\/p>\n Words by Daniel Furn<\/p>\n Watch Daredevil: Born Again on Disney+<\/a><\/p>\n Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (2026)<\/p>\n Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen | Official Trailer | Netflix – YouTube Watch On <\/a><\/p>\n Haley Z Boston\u2019s latest horror series for Netflix, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, was a surprise hit for me earlier this month. Despite positive press, I went into the series blind, while mounting my usual hunt for anything with similar vibes to Mike Flanagan\u2019s Haunting Of Hill House (which is one of my benchmarks for serial horror shows).<\/p>\n And, after years of disappointment, while I wouldn\u2019t say it reaches the same heights as Flanagan’s classic, it comes pretty darned close, offering a tour de force performance both technically and narratively.<\/p>\n The story focuses on soon-to-be bride Rachel (ably played by Camila Morrone) as she travels to a remote mansion in the woods in the run-up to her nuptials. Not to give any spoilers away, the film uses pretty much every tool in the haunted-house toolbox.<\/p>\n Dark, bloody lore that gets more disturbing with every door she opens? Check. Creepy secluded setting? Yep. Weirdo family that clearly isn’t quite right, feeding her neurosis with their gaslighting? Present.<\/p>\n Every shot oozes oppressive, creepy terror, with the intentionally dim house and surrounding forest hiding creepy details you can\u2019t un-see. But, like Hokum, which I also saw in the cinema this month, it\u2019s the audio that really steals the show. The series aims to build a sense of dread through constant teasing and subtle, psychological ploys rather than outright jump scares or overt gore \u2013 and it\u2019s all the better for it.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a creepy whisper just out of shot, the sound of something menacing behind you, or emanating from the on-screen shadows, that constantly keeps you on edge, doing the heavy lifting. The result is a spine-tingling experience that will delight horror fans.<\/p>\n Words by Alastair Stevenson<\/p>\n Watch Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen on Netflix<\/a><\/p>\n MORE:<\/p>\n Here are the best TVs<\/a>, best projectors<\/a> and best Dolby Atmos soundbars<\/a> you can buy right now<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It’s been a busy start to the month for myself and my fellow TV & AV testers. 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