: Because the "matte" (the black bars) is "opened," you actually see more image at the top and bottom of the frame that was cropped out of the standard theatrical release.
When Beauty and the Beast (2017) was released in standard theaters, it used a "widescreen" aspect ratio of , which features black bars at the top and bottom of a typical 16:9 home television. Beauty.And.The.Beast.Open.Matte.2017.1080p.KK65...
Fans often prefer the Open Matte version because it feels "grander." While the director's original "intended" framing is usually the widescreen 2.39:1 version, the Open Matte version allows you to see the height of the castle's towering architecture and more detail in the ballroom dance sequences that would otherwise be hidden. : Because the "matte" (the black bars) is
However, the film was also released in , which used an open matte format with an aspect ratio of 1.90:1 . However, the film was also released in ,