IMAX, for us who can't visit one

[johat]

Heya,

Just a quickie-question. Since I have been reading the interviews with Mr. Bay about Devastator-scenes getting shot with IMAX-cameras, I am really envious of you guys having an IMAX-theatre close enough to visit when RotF hits the screens.

How much is a ticket at a "regular" theatre in the US and an IMAX-theatre respectively? Is there a huge difference (I would gladly pay it anyway if there were anyone close by, but the closest one to us in Sweden would be Switzerland, which is quite a long distance away)?

[Trailbreaker]

I pay around 7 or 8 dollars when visiting a normal theater. You're not alone, I can't go to an IMAX.

[johat]

7-8 dollars? US Dollars? That's half of what we pay here. :P
Interesting though, but the question still remains, whats the cost of going to an IMAX-theater?

[Havoc]

Here you go Johat.




IMAX Admission Prices Individuals

General Price

Member Price

Adult (age 18-59)$8.00 $6.75
Child (age 4-12)$4.75 $4.00
Student (age 13-17 and college students with valid ID)$5.75 $4.75
Senior (age 60+)$5.75 $4.75

Groups (minimum 15 paid tickets)
Adult (age 18-59)$6.50
Youth (age 4-17)$4.50
Senior (age 60+)$5.00
School (grades K-12)$4.50
ALL GROUPS RECEIVE ONE (1) COMPLIMENTARY TICKET FOR EACH FIFTEEN (15) PAYING SEATS

Special Offer: Multiple Show Discounts*
See more movies for a special low price!

Two Movies

Three Movies

Adult (age 18-59)

$12.50

$17.25

Child (age 4-12)

$8.50

$12.00

Student (age 13-17 and college students with valid ID)

$9.50

$13.50

Senior (age 60+)

$9.50

$13.50

*Multiple show discounts apply to on-site sales only for the purchase of two different shows. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Movies must be viewed on the same day of ticket purchase.
For parking information and directions to the IMAX theater,
see the "Planning Your Visit" page.

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[shadowinvid]

I hate Imax for main stream movies the screen is way too big and you scroll your head from side to side, I'd be happier for 1080P Digital Cinema

[ARCEE^_^]

most of the cinemas over here play movies in 3D so I don't have to got to Imax!

[nightshade]

when i checked the imax and regular theaters, they weren't gonna be doing tf2 in 3D, I don't know if it will change any but the imax is definately an awsome.

[johat]

Thanks a lot Havoc.

Intersting, it's cheaper to go and see the movies at an IMAX-place than a regular theater here in Swe.
It's not only interesting, it also sucks.
For a ticket to any movie at our largest theater which is neither IMAX nor 3D, in my hometown I pay $14,14 (or 120 SEK).

Psshh.. to hell with this, I'm movin' to the US.

[sora]

Thanks a lot Havoc.

Intersting, it's cheaper to go and see the movies at an IMAX-place than a regular theater here in Swe.
It's not only interesting, it also sucks.
For a ticket to any movie at our largest theater which is neither IMAX nor 3D, in my hometown I pay $14,14 (or 120 SEK).

Psshh.. to hell with this, I'm movin' to the US.

It's $18.00/1,800 yen (for a regular theater viewing) here. To us, the States looks like the heaven for movie-goers.

[littleman794]

its 750 for us here in canada (the regular theatre)

[chatterbox]

geez its like $20 aussie dollars for an adult over here

havent been to imax yet so dont know if there is a price difference

[taybrian1]

I live in a bigger city and yet we don't have one. The nearest one, I think, is at the Minnesota Zoo up in the Twin Cities. Why they have one, I have no clue. I think the only person in my family that has seen an IMAX mainstream movie is my sister, and she lives in Duluth. She told me that it's only a couple dollars more compared to a normal movie.

[r-type]

Hi Johat,

Seems nobody's answered your question yet.

Generally, you are looking at anywhere from a 30%-50% price increase for a Hollywood movie shown on IMAX. (approx $12-$15) vs. the same movie shown in regular theaters ($7-$9).

Rate Variables being: different cities, theater chains, buying online vs. box office, etc.

Havoc seemed to give you prices for a museum based IMAX. ($5-$8) Which, normally only shows your nature, science, documentary pics.

I happen to live in an area where I have all three within a stone's throw. So, I can only speak for those price differences.

[johat]

r-type for president.

Thanks a lot. So the prices at an IMAX would be the same as the regular cinema here in Sweden.
A real shame I don't have any trip planned for the US around the same time as RoTF hits the theaters, it would be really sweet to experience it at an IMAX-theater.

Thanks once again r-type.

[TIMtationX]

I hate Imax for main stream movies the screen is way too big and you scroll your head from side to side, I'd be happier for 1080P Digital Cinema

yea, digital screens are great, but I still think IMAX is awesome. You can't beat the sound w/vibrating seats. And if you like 3D movies, they're 10x better in IMAX. The field of view is much bigger which helps with the illusion. It's just not the same on a regular screen. You'd have to sit very close to the front to get the same effect.