Many users run into issues playing this file on a TV via a USB stick. The TV might say "File Not Supported" or "Codec Not Supported."
For a permanent solution that works in Plex, Kodi, or any hardware player, you need to remux (not re-encode) the file.
What you need: MKVToolNix (Free, open-source). shotcaller20171080pblurayh264aac fix
Steps:
If you prefer using Windows Media Player or another basic player, install a codec pack like K‑Lite Codec Pack (Standard or Full). Many users run into issues playing this file
A small script to scan a directory and fix all matching filenames:
import os import re
def fix_filename_in_place(filepath): dirname, filename = os.path.split(filepath) new_name = fix_release_name(filename) # use above function new_path = os.path.join(dirname, new_name) if filename != new_name: os.rename(filepath, new_path) print(f"Renamed: filename -> new_name")For a permanent solution that works in Plex,