Watch blue ray on i mac screen

hello,
Is it possible to connect to the imac an external blue ray
drive and watch movie on the i mac screen?
mthx
Message was edited by: anteros27

so you say the only obstacle is the software?
that means that hardware wise i could connect an external compatible player - when available - and would work - if let's say they provide the software too?

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