Which theater format
is right for you?
Compare the core specifications of leading premium formats, from IMAX to Dolby Cinema.
Choose by experience
Use these priorities when you care most about image and sound quality, or about scale and immersion.
Best picture and sound
HDR · TRUE BLACK · ATMOS
Dolby Vision combines exceptional contrast and deep blacks with Dolby Atmos for one of the strongest all-round cinema presentations.
Excellent laser brightness and contrast with strong image and sound quality.
Largest, most immersive image
EXPANDED ASPECT RATIO · GIANT SCREEN
Supports the full 1.43:1 image for compatible films, revealing more picture and delivering maximum visual scale—ideal for titles such as Dune and Oppenheimer.
Supports 1.90:1 on typically large screens and is a common presentation for modern IMAX releases.
* Specifications are compiled from public sources. Actual presentations vary with theater maintenance and the version of the film supplied.