Due to unprecedented demand, Oppenheimer's IMAX 70mm run has been extended one again
"Barbenheimer" may possibly be a cultural phenomena, but Oppenheimer has one advantage over Barbie: IMAX pulling power. Christopher Nolan, his great love of film,
the large-screen format, and his magnum opus about the Manhattan Project have captivated premium cinema enthusiasts like nothing else.
Oppenheimer's general IMAX engagement was recently extended by the firm due to the high volume of clients who continued to come through the doors
While Gran Turismo and Blue Beetle are contractually bound to have IMAX screenings, if there is still demand for Oppenheimer
it will continue to show alongside these new films. Indeed, Oppenheimer screenings continue to sell out weeks in advance, even while other films are promoted.
However, Oppenheimer was also shot in full frame IMAX 15 Perf 70mm film, which is regarded as "the Gold Standard" of cinema.
However, Oppenheimer was also shot in full frame IMAX 15 Perf 70mm film, which is regarded as "the Gold Standard" of cinema.
Only 30 theaters around the world can play the picture in that format, in addition to those that can display it in conventional 70mm.
According to Variety, these cinemas have received an exclusive extension, with Oppenheimer screenings and engagements continuing until at least the end of August.
IMAX has also announced that the picture will be shown in IMAX theaters through late summer and into the fall, assuming high demand continues.