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Avatar: Fire and Ash led the global box office this weekend with roughly $87 million, lifting its worldwide total to about $1.23 billion. The surge was helped by a strong international performance (with China remaining a key market) and IMAX contributing around $12.2 million of the weekend tally. Other titles such as The Housemaid and Primate also posted results, but Avatar remained the dominant force globally.
The author attended the Stranger Things finale screening at Neshaminy Mall's IMAX theater, which was unexpectedly packed, reflecting the show's massive popularity and the theater's status as a rare prestige format destination amidst a declining mall environment.
The first trailer for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey,' a retelling of Homer's epic, has been released, showcasing grand visuals, a star-studded cast led by Matt Damon, and the film's IMAX format. The movie, set for release on July 17, 2026, promises a large-scale, immersive cinematic experience.
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey,' a mythic action epic based on Homer's ancient Greek saga, stars Matt Damon and features a star-studded cast. Shot entirely in IMAX, the film promises a grand, credible reimagining of the legendary hero Odysseus' decade-long journey home, with a release date set for July 17, 2026.
Cinemark is expanding its IMAX and 70mm film projection systems in the US and South America, including three new 70mm screens, ahead of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' which is the first film shot entirely in IMAX 70mm, set to release in July 2026.
A reboot of the classic 'Miami Vice' TV series is set to be released in theaters on August 6, 2027, directed by Joseph Kosinski, known for 'F1' and 'Top Gun: Maverick.' The film will explore 1980s Miami's glamour and corruption, with production starting next year and filming in IMAX. This marks the second film adaptation after the 2006 version, which was not successful at the box office.
Tickets for the IMAX 70MM release of 'The Odyssey' are selling out rapidly at Regal and AMC theaters, with some locations completely sold out within minutes, while other sites still have seats available. The film's advance ticket sales reflect high anticipation among fans, and additional screenings will be available later.
The article discusses the release of the Mortal Kombat II trailer, featuring Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, highlighting the film's larger scale, new characters, and the actor's transformation journey, with the movie set to release on October 24, 2025.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is set for a 2026 release, with IMAX tickets now available for purchase a year in advance, highlighting the film's immersive, large-format approach to adapting Homer’s epic story, generating significant international anticipation.
Dune: Part Three, the upcoming installment in the sci-fi series directed by Denis Villeneuve, is officially titled and expected to release in December 2026, with filming set to begin soon. The film will feature returning stars like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa, and will include some sequences shot in IMAX, though not entirely. The release date may shift due to scheduling conflicts with other major films.
Dune: Part Three, directed by Denis Villeneuve and set to be released in December 2026, has been officially titled and will feature sequences shot with IMAX cameras, although not entirely filmed with IMAX technology. The film continues the story from the previous installments, focusing on Paul Atreides' rise to emperor, and will include returning cast members like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa.
Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune Messiah' will be shot entirely with IMAX cameras, making it only the second film to do so, with production starting in Budapest and aiming for a December 2026 release.
F1 The Movie is a visually immersive film best experienced in theaters, especially in IMAX, due to its high-quality racing scenes shot with advanced camera technology. While it will eventually be available on Apple TV+, watching it in theaters offers a unique, more realistic experience that at-home setups can't match.
Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' dominated China's box office over the weekend, earning RMB184.5 million ($25.6 million), boosted by high-octane action and Imax screenings, which contributed nearly $5 million. The film's success marks a strong start for Hollywood in China in 2025, with other notable releases including Chinese animated fantasy 'Endless Journey of Love,' Japanese franchise 'Doraemon,' Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch,' and Hong Kong thriller 'Behind the Shadows.' The weekend's total box office reached $58.2 million, with China's year-to-date box office now at $3.82 billion, up 26.6% from last year.
Christopher Nolan's 'Interstellar' has seen a resurgence in popularity with its 10th-anniversary re-release, earning $4.5 million from just 166 screens in the U.S. and Canada. The film's 70mm IMAX presentations sold out quickly, highlighting a renewed interest in the cinematic experience. Nolan, who has long championed the use of film over digital, expressed gratitude for the film's enduring appeal. The success of 'Interstellar' and other films like 'Oppenheimer' underscores the continued demand for theatrical experiences, even for movies available at home.