This is a list of films released in IMAX, a motion-picture film format and projection standard. IMAX cameras and film stock are rarely used for mainstream films; the cameras are heavy and the film stock is expensive. However, since 2002, some feature films shot with IMAX digital cameras or on original 35mm film stock have undergone IMAX Digital Media Remastering (DMR) processing for showing both in 70mm IMAX theaters and in IMAX Digital theaters.
Several animated titles (Fantasia 2000, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Planet, The Lion King, Falling in Love Again, CyberWorld, Fly Me to the Moon 3D, and Santa vs. the Snowman 3D) were released in IMAX 70mm prints; however, they were not subject to DMR processing. Academy Award-winning cinematographer Roger Deakins supervised custom transfers for Skyfall, Blade Runner 2049, and 1917 rather than using IMAX's DMR process.
This list includes the films that have been released in IMAX theaters. Films that were presented in IMAX theaters using either 35mm or digital prints, but were never specifically mastered for IMAX, are not included.
As of August 11, 2026, The Odyssey (2026) is the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time, grossing over $289 million from IMAX screens. The previous record holder was Avatar (2009), which grossed over $271 million.
2000s 2000
Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser Fantasia 2000 CyberWorld
2002 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser Beauty and the Beast (1991) Originally released in 1991. Apollo 13 The first IMAX DMR film. Originally released in 1995. The 2002 re-release is 25 minutes shorter than the 35mm version due to older IMAX equipment having platter size limits, with these scenes remastered for the 2025 re-release for its 30th anniversary. Aspect ratio opened up to 1.66:1 for the 2002 re-release. Santa vs. the Snowman 3D Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Originally released in May 2002. 20 minutes shorter than the 35mm version due to older IMAX equipment having platter size limits. Aspect ratio cropped to 1.85:1. Closing credits changed to slide format due to platter size limits. Treasure Planet The first feature-length film to be released simultaneously in standard and IMAX theaters. The Lion King (1994) Originally released in 1994.
2003 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Revolutions First IMAX DMR day-and-date film. First IMAX DMR worldwide release. Falling in Love Again
2004 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Spider-Man 2 Preserved on home media for IMAX Enhanced on Sony Pictures Core. The Polar Express First IMAX 3D DMR film. Aspect ratio cropped to 2.00:1 for the entire film.
2005 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser Robots Batman Begins Screened without end credits in select theaters with older IMAX equipment which had platter size limits. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
2006 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser V for Vendetta Poseidon Superman Returns 20 minutes converted to 3D. End-credits sped up to fit the film to the IMAX platters. The Ant Bully In 3D. Aspect ratio cropped to 1.43:1 for IMAX 70mm prints. Open Season In 3D. Happy Feet Aspect ratio cropped to 1.43:1 for IMAX 70mm prints. Night at the Museum
2007 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser 300 Spider-Man 3 Preserved on home media for IMAX Enhanced on Sony Pictures Core. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 20-minute finale converted to 3D. Transformers Re-release with extended scenes. Beowulf In 3D. I Am Legend Preceded by 6-minute preview of The Dark Knight.
2008 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser U2 3D In 3D. The Spiderwick Chronicles Shine a Light Speed Racer First American release in IMAX Digital. Re-release in IMAX theatres on April 20, 2026. Kung Fu Panda Aspect ratio cropped to 1.43:1 for IMAX 70mm prints. The Dark Knight First American feature to be partially shot with IMAX 65mm cameras, with 30 minutes of footage in an expanded 1.43:1 aspect ratio for IMAX GT Venues. First DMR film to surpass 150 minutes. Home-Media (excl Streaming & DVD) retained the expanded Aspect Ratio in a cropped 1.78:1 (16:9) for IMAX scenes. Fly Me to the Moon Eagle Eye Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Aspect ratio cropped to 1.43:1 for IMAX 70mm prints. The Day the Earth Stood Still
2009 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience In 3D. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. First IMAX Digital Exclusive. Watchmen Closing credits changed to slide format, and one closing credits song was omitted to reduce running time. Monsters vs. Aliens In 3D. Star Trek Limited engagement. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 10 minutes shot with IMAX 65mm cameras, presented in an expanded 1.43:1 aspect ratio. Preserved on home media in a cropped 1.78:1 (16:9) aspect ratio for the Walmart "Big Screen Edition". About half-a-minute of footage exclusive to the IMAX version. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10-minute opening converted to 3D. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs In 3D. Where the Wild Things Are Limited engagement. Michael Jackson's This Is It Limited engagement. Disney's A Christmas Carol In 3D. James Cameron's Avatar In 3D . Exclusive 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. Screened with no end credits in some theaters with older IMAX equipment which had platter size limits. Re-released 23 September 2022 in 4K HDR, with select scenes in HFR (48fps).
2010s 2010 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser Alice in Wonderland In 3D (conversion). How to Train Your Dragon (2010) In 3D. Iron Man 2 Limited engagement. Shrek Forever After In 3D. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Selected territories only. Toy Story 3 In 3D. Preceded by the short film Day & Night. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Limited engagement. Inception Select scenes filmed in standard 65mm. Re-released as a 10th Anniversary on 12 August 2020. Aftershock First IMAX DMR Chinese release. Selected territories only. Avatar: Special Edition In 3D (conversion). Presented in 1.78:1 aspect ratio. Re-release with extended scenes. First IMAX DMR film to surpass 170 minutes. Closing credits changed to slide format and one closing credits song omitted to reduce running time for 70mm prints. Resident Evil: Afterlife In 3D. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. Preserved on home media for IMAX Enhanced on Sony Pictures Core. Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole In 3D. Preceded by the short film Fur of Flying. Paranormal Activity 2 Limited engagement. Megamind In 3D. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 3D converted version released direct-to-video due to time constraints. Tron: Legacy In 3D. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. 45 minutes printed with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio for IMAX 70mm prints and 1.90:1 for IMAX Digital. Preserved on home media in 1.78:1 (16:9) aspect ratio.
2011 Name Release date Format Notes 70mm Digital Laser The Green Hornet In 3D (conversion). Tangled In 3D. Released in Asia only. Sanctum In 3D. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. Limited engagement. I Am Number Four Mars Needs Moms In 3D. Sucker Punch Fast Five Thor In 3D (conversion). Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides In 3D. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. Kung Fu Panda 2 In 3D. Selected territories only. Limited engagement. Super 8 The Founding of a Party Released in China only. International version released in 35mm only, under the title Beginning of the Great Revival. Cars 2 In 3D. Preceded by the short film Hawaiian Vacation. Transformers: Dark of the Moon In 3D (conversion). Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. Half of the film was shot in 2D, then converted to 3D in post-production. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 In 3D (conversion). Sector 7 In 3D. First IMAX DMR South Korean release. Released in South Korea only. Cowboys & Aliens Selected territories only. Final Destination 5 In 3D. Filmed with the Fusion Camera System. Contagion Real Steel Puss in Boots In 3D. Happy Feet Two In 3D. Preceded by the short film I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat. Limited engagement. The most recent IMAX 70mm DMR release of an animated feature on standard IMAX screens. Flying Swords of Dragon Gate In 3D. Aspect ratio opened up to 1.90:1 for the entire film. Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol 30 minutes shot with IMAX 65mm cameras, presented in a 1.43:1 aspect ratio at IMAX GT Venues. Six-minute preview of The Dark Knight Rises attached to IMAX 70mm prints. The Adventures of Tintin In 3D.
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