The utterly epic Dune: Part Two is coming to theatres soon, and for ardent cinephiles out there, this experience simply must be viewed in IMAX. And, luckily for us, Melbourne has one of 12 only theatres in the world showing this film in spectacular IMAX 70mm. You can watch Dune: Part Two at IMAX Melbourne from Thursday, February 29.
Dune: Part Two in 70mm at IMAX Melbourne
After the immense popularity of Oppenheimer in 70mm, Dune: Part Two will also be released in 70mm in a select number of theatres. Melbourne is the only place in Australia for you to see it in this special IMAX format.
Most films nowadays are shot with 35mm film. 70mm is twice as large, offering a wider format and more detailed images. IMAX 70mm is even larger than standard 70mm. It’s 15 perforations in length, or small holes along the frame, and 70mm in height. This larger frame offers a resolution of up to 16k, which is greater than any digital format, as well as an aspect ratio that can fill up the entire 23-metre height of the IMAX screen.
For the screening of Dune: Part Two, the film will be presented in an expanded aspect ratio. There will be over 40 minutes of sequences that fill up the entire screen at 1.43, and the remainder shown at 1.9.
The film, directed by Denis Villeneuve, will continue to explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against those who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he attempts to prevent a terrible future that only he can foresee. The saga, based on Frank Herbert’s novel, features Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Dave Bautista, Christopher Walken, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Léa Seydoux, Stellan Skarsgård , Charlotte Rampling and Javier Bardem.
Need a refresh? The cinema is also showing the first Dune movie on select days.
The other participating theatres are:
- Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX – Tempe, Arizona, USA
- AMC Metreon 16 & Imax – San Francisco, California, USA
- Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum & IMAX – Irvine, California, USA
- TCL Chinese Theatres IMAX – Hollywood, California, USA
- Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX – Universal City, California, USA
- IMAX, Indiana State Museum – Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX – New York, New York, USA
- Regal UA King of Prussia & IMAX – King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Regal Opry Mills & IMAX – Nashville, Tennessee, USA
- Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan & IMAX – Ontario, Canada
- BFI IMAX, British Film Institute – London, UK