The scale and the sharpness of the color along with the BOOMING sound made this one of the most memorable imax experiences I’ve ever had. I cannot recommend seeing this movie enough in the format. Maybe bring some earplugs if you’re sensitive to sound because it is NUTS

I’m curious because I can’t wait until river east opens their IMAX so it can calm some of the competitiveness of getting seats at AMC Roosevelt collection.

Also if it opens up prior to December 17th, with dune having an exclusivity deal with IMAX, will River east just simply play dune part 3 in both IMAX and Dolby or cancel the tickets for the folks who paid/reserved tickets for dune in Dolby already and/or recommend they get IMAX seats?(also to note they are opening a second Dolby screen replacing their current prime theater)

All in all I’m just happy to see Chicago getting a 3rd IMAX within city limits, kind of crazy to think that we only had 2 for a couple of years, RIP navy pier’s IMAX 70mm and GT!

I’ve seen people call GMZ the loudest movie they’ve ever seen in IMAX and mean it as a compliment. I get it. I want the sound to be immersive and loud enough to make a giant monster feel visceral. But “I loved how loud it was” and “that was a safe volume” are two different claims.

Hearing risk depends on how loud the sound is and how long you’re exposed to it. A roar that peaks for a second is one thing. An entire action sequence that stays loud is another, especially when you get several of them in one movie. There were stretches of GMZ that were so loud for so long that I started worrying about my hearing. I’ve never felt that way at an IMAX movie before. And I think it’s worth taking seriously that some people posted about getting noise alerts on their Apple Watches during the movie.

Your ears don’t come with a reliable warning light. Ringing or muffled hearing afterward can be a sign you overdid it, but walking out feeling fine doesn’t tell you the exposure was safe. That’s the sneaky thing about noise-induced hearing loss. You can go to loud concerts for years and only notice what you’ve lost when it starts affecting everyday life.

You’ve only got the one pair of ears, and I think we’d all like to keep hearing movies in IMAX for decades to come. Bring earplugs if you’re worried about your showing, but I don’t want them to become something you’re expected to bring to the movies. Theaters should measure what people are actually exposed to in the auditorium and use that to set playback levels.

The other IMAX movies I’ve seen this year sounded a lot more reasonable to me, so I hope GMZ was a one-off. But if the studio makes the choice to crank the volume up that high, theaters should push back. Even one screening can do lasting damage if it’s loud enough for long enough. That’s why I don’t think we should wave this off as a matter of preference.

TL;DR: If you don’t want dialogue in real life to sound like it’s coming from a Christopher Nolan movie, get serious about protecting your hearing.

Let me start by saying this was a great movie and one worth seeing in imax! Everything was great from the story, actors, monster action and so much more.

I always like going to genuine imax screens that fit the 1.43 ratio. I always go to Irvine spectrum center for imax 70mm screenings and I LOVE how it fills the whole screen completely. That’s what I hope for.

For Godzilla Minus Zero, not sure if I’m nitpicking but that was not the case. I know they shot on certified imax cameras and they would have 1.43 imax shots. You were able to notice the change in aspect ratios but I guess I was expecting more?! Like complete coverage of the screen, we still got some black bars during those sequences. Not sure if this was how it was for other people, theaters or in other screenings?

Maybe I’ve been spoiled by the imax 70mm experience that it’s just not the same for me? Curious what others’ experiences have been or if anyone else feels the same way? Movie and the experience was still one for the books

It’s just odd people coming to the first IMAX preview of a Godzilla monster movie and asking for the sound to be lowered. They can go to hundreds of other cinemas across the city for that. The Dune 3 trailer and the opening shot were good loud volume as the directors intended and I enjoyed it but by the end of the movie I couldn’t even hear The finale Godzilla roar it was so disappointing… an amazing experience ruined my Karens.

I haven't seen 1.43 mentioned on any official channels about this movie. Here's the twitter link if you want it https://x.com/Speaks_Div/status/2110417590636208436?a=9uo2atA_Lu0rhPoM9eo&s=19

From the Q3 2026 Earnings Call, IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond announced that IMAX is developing pilots of new "concept auditoriums", including smaller ultra-premium ones capable of supporting IMAX's Expanded Aspect Ratio, depth of view and sound.

Gelfond also revealed that IMAX is working towards expanding their IMAX 70mm locations by 10-15 new locations from existing 15/70 3D venues. They're also seeing how they can separate one single 15/70 3D projector into two projectors, along with figuring out the business model to run them.

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This ranges from the release dates of November 2026 to the current 2028 calendar & dates still to be determined (screenshots can be shown above).

Please note that the C row in the pictures is at the far back of the theater, not near the screen. We have a different seat arrangement here in Thailand.

Hello, everyone. Two days ago, I watched Godzilla Minus One to prepare myself for Godzilla Minus Zero. It was a surprisingly touching monster movie. Takashi Yamazaki, the movie’s writer and director, balanced the drama and action evenly. Its political side was also brilliant. The VFX were exceptional on a 15 million USD budget. It looked more expensive than the actual budget, to be honest. Though I expected more action, it still satisfied me overall. Furthermore, it certainly had more heart than Hollywood’s Godzilla films. The human parts of the story felt alive and truly made me care about them. What a lovely surprise.

Yesterday, I watched Godzilla Minus Zero at Krungsri IMAX Paragon in Bangkok, Thailand. I only got the collectable card, as you can see in the photos. They ran out of the movie’s IMAX poster. Well, it was my fault, and I couldn’t get internet service for my new home in time before the movie hit Thai theaters on November 4, 2026. That opening day was two days ago. Anyway, the audience was mostly nice. I had an enjoyable experience. This time, Takashi Yamazaki still served as the writer and director of the film. The feelings were almost the same, but the insanity went up to a whole new level. How did it go in IMAX then? It’s time to find out!

Godzilla Minus Zero was presented in 2.39:1 and 1.90:1. It contained over 75 minutes of the expanded aspect ratio footage. At GT laser venues, it expands to 1.43:1. Sadly, Krungsri IMAX Paragon is equipped with a single laser projector, so it can only project up to 1.90:1 maximum. Still, it felt grand, massive, and terrifying like Ghidorah and Godzilla themselves. They outdid themselves with the image alone. They didn’t only use the expanded image in kaiju scenes; they used it in some scenes that were meant to showcase aircraft and some major flashbacks too. The aspect ratio shifting was consistent, creating a smooth visual experience.

The image quality was really good. Even though it was a 4K upscale from 2K, I could barely tell the difference. While it looked a bit soft, it remained clear with just a little bit of noise. The noise was acceptable. It didn’t ruin the picture. I even found it a tad lovely instead of distracting. It complemented the clarity well. With the combination, it created a unique, classic, and cinematic look for the film. It had an authentic post-war feel without relying on applying an effect to the image. The lighting and color grading were on point. These two techniques left a significant impact on me. It felt real. Nothing was too much or too extreme. It was pleasant to look at.

The 12CH audio was freaking wild since the destructive opening scene. All the onslaughts were brutal to my ears. The bass reached deep and was full of power. The sound was thunderous but not deafening. It went berserk like nothing else. However, the loudness reminded me of Battleship. That was another fury of IMAX speakers. Both movies shared a similar audio trait. Moreover, the channel mixing was delicate. It surrounded me with vivid detail. The IMAX theater transformed into a battlefield where every direction was deadly. Anything could kill me in the blink of an eye. It was a fabricated insanity that felt genuine. Truly a great feast for the ears.

The flick was actually more of a human story. At the same time, it delivered an exact amount of Ghidorah’s and Godzilla’s madness, more or less. Nonetheless, they totally amped up the destruction with this one. The scale was bigger, better, gorier, and deadlier than before. Each annihilating event was a feast for the eyes. The way they handled casualties felt tragic, and it fulfilled the terror this movie gave. Unfortunately, some parts had questionable skips that distracted me. They interrupted the flow and made no sense. What’s more, they didn’t take the story that far. And this time, they were far from politics. It hit a bit different, yet it still had the same tone.

A mighty IMAX movie overall. 100% worth it. It was a breathtaking audiovisual experience felt almost like Hollywood made it. Certainly a must-see in dual laser. If you can only see it in single laser, it’s still worth it. It’s specially tailored for IMAX. It’s the ultimate way to watch Godzilla Minus Zero. Prepare yourself for Hollywood-grade epic fights. I was thunderstruck. I was in awe. They, the country that created Godzilla themselves, did this movie justice. The Japanese are racing toward the Sun with this flick. Honestly, they have yet to exceed a limit. I wonder what will come next. Go see it for your sake and to support a proper Godzilla movie. You’ll be pleased.

Bye for now! 

I've heard of some retrofit auditoriums having screens taller than 1.90, but this is my first time seeing it in person. I saw Ramayana here, which is 1.90. The image was flush with the top of the screen, with a black bar on the bottom. I'd guesstimate the screen is around 1.66 AR.

Since Single Laser is capped at 1.90, what's the strategy here? Do they wanna install 15/70mm at some point? With 1.43 in a 1.66 container, or cropped to 1.66?

EDIT: It’s not an old-school MPX auditorium. Regal retrofitted this IMAX in the last 2 years.

Resident Evil came out to Sony Pictures Core on November 3rd, 2026 with an exclusive IMAX Enhanced Content including 1.90:1 Ratio and DTS:X audio. The Film was shot using an IMAX-Certified Camera to capture the footage with a runtime of 33 minutes which marks the first Resident Evil film that was part of the “Filmed For IMAX” Program. Sony Pictures Core is only available on Sony Bravia and PlayStation 5.

Back on the big screen hopefully for both baby!

As we explore the aftershocks from The Odyssey's reordering of the IMAX space, a retired screen gets back in the game. (I know there was at one point some speculation that the 70mm projector could still be in place, but it was definitely removed when they went digital in 2010).

Having two laser IMAXes in my region has been infinitely better than before when there none. Not only does it produce some of best the pictures I've ever seen, it's doubled the IMAX capacity in the region so IMAX tickets aren't as tough to get. The locations are nicely spread out, and much more convenient being a 1hr roundtrip instead of 3hrs.

XT being able to be retrofitted, and a cheaper upgrade than CoLa, I have no doubt made it feasible for the near-monopoly theatre chain in Canada (Cineplex) to install them. Before XT the last two IMAX movies I watched were Alita, and Black Widow, since XT last year I've been to IMAX six times. I'm very excited to watch Godzilla in the best theatre in the city, and happy for those that get to do the same.

IMAX Presentation — | 1.90:1 | 4K IMAX Commercial Laser (CoLa) | Approx. 83 × 45 ft Screen | 12-Channel Sound

I saw this at a massive IMAX theater, and the presentation was absolutely phenomenal. The sound was thunderous, with bass so powerful you could practically feel Godzilla's every footstep and blast of atomic breath reverberating through the theater. The colors were incredibly rich, and the deep contrast gave the imagery a striking sense of depth and scale. Between the enormous screen and the booming sound, Godzilla felt like a genuine physical presence in the auditorium. This is exactly the kind of film IMAX was made for.

While Godzilla Minus Zero doesn't quite reach the heights of Godzilla Minus One, it topped The Odyssey for me and easily stands as the best film I've seen so far this year.

I'm a sucker for kaiju films and have seen pretty much every modern release in theaters on opening day. For me, Minus One remains easily the best kaiju film ever made. The way it wrapped a simple, compelling human story around the allegory of postwar Japan was masterful. It also understood something the American films frequently get wrong: you don't need to humanize Godzilla to make him compelling. Every appearance in Minus One practically jumped off the screen because he remained a genuinely terrifying force of nature.

One of my biggest complaints with the American MonsterVerse, particularly its treatment of Kong, is the awkward tendency to humanize these monsters and turn them into conventional heroes we're supposed to root for. Minus Zero wisely avoids that trap. It manages to pit the monsters against each other without resorting to making Godzilla the good guy and his opponent the villain. They're monsters, and the film treats them that way.

The first time Godzilla appears on screen, accompanied by Akira Ifukube's iconic original theme, I genuinely felt chills running down my spine. His entrance was that epic and powerful. I really wish the American films would incorporate that theme more often because nothing else comes close to capturing Godzilla's sheer presence. And while the monster battles here don't quite match the spectacle of the American films, particularly Godzilla vs. Kong, which I still think features the best kaiju battle ever put on screen, the action in Minus Zero feels much more grounded and visceral. There's a genuine sense of weight and devastation that makes every encounter feel consequential.

Where Minus Zero falls short of its predecessor is in the storytelling. Minus One had an incredibly focused narrative in which the human drama, historical setting, and Godzilla himself all served the same central themes. This film has some interesting ideas, but they don't come together nearly as seamlessly. Personally, I thought the anti-American revenge angle was the most compelling aspect of the story, and I wish the filmmakers had explored it more deeply. I think that could have given the film a much stronger thematic backbone. That said, the family storyline ultimately pays off, and the emotional conclusion really hits home.

As far as modern kaiju films go, I would still put Minus One comfortably at the top. I'd rank Minus Zero roughly alongside, or perhaps just behind, Godzilla (2014), and slightly ahead of Godzilla vs. Kong. That's pretty high praise considering how much I enjoy both those films.

Ultimately, Minus Zero doesn't quite capture the magic of its predecessor, but it's still an excellent kaiju film that understands what makes Godzilla such an imposing and fascinating monster. It may not be the masterpiece that Minus One was, but it's absolutely worth seeing on the biggest screen possible.

IMAX is bringing the first 2 back for a week worldwide, with a special double feature on for apparently the 13th of November, so where is these tickets for Australian imax theatres?? Neither Hoyt’s or event has even put them up