IMAX 70MM
Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids North is one of forty theaters on the planet that is capable of projecting a movie on a real, full frame IMAX 70MM film.
Why It's Different
Not all IMAX is created equal
Most "IMAX" screens today are digital. What we have is the original: a projector that runs 70MM film stock horizontally, frame by frame, at a scale almost no theater on Earth can match. It's the format Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, and Quentin Tarantino fight to shoot in and the only way to see their films exactly as intended.
70MM Film vs. Digital IMAX
What you actually get
The Numbers
Built to overwhelm your senses
The 1.43:1 Frame
A taller picture you can't get anywhere else
When a film is shot for IMAX, the 1.43:1 frame uses the full height and width of our screen, which gives you about 40% more on screen than a standard widescreen presentation. The film also runs horizontally through the projector, and a single IMAX frame is nearly 10 times the size of a traditional movie frame.
Behind the Screen
Reels you can barely lift
A single IMAX 70MM feature can weigh hundreds of pounds and stretch miles of film, fed from a giant horizontal platter and threaded by hand by our team. There's no "press play." Every showing is a piece of craft and the same analog process used since IMAX began. It's why these screenings feel like an event, not just a movie.
In the Booth
The analog craft behind every show
"IMAX for me is a portal into a level of immersion you can't get from other formats."— Christopher Nolan, director of Oppenheimer and The Odyssey
Good to Know
Frequently asked
Can I use my VIP membership for future 70MM showtimes?
We anticipate all 70MM showtimes to be at a premium ticket price, meaning VIP passes are not eligible for redemption.
What time should I show up?
All showtimes begin at the listed showtime and are listed in Eastern Time, so please arrive early to grab your pop and popcorn before showtime.
Can I get a refund?
Refund requests can be made 1 hour after purchase, and up to 30 minutes before the showtime. The online booking fee and gift card purchases are non-refundable. Visit our refund page here: START REFUND.
Will there be more 70MM showtimes at Celebration Cinema North?
Showtimes are now on sale from July 16 through August 12. Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter and follow us on our social media channels to stay in the loop.
Come see it for yourself
IMAX 70MM is presented at Celebration Cinema Grand Rapids North. Once you've seen a film this way, every other screen feels smaller.