List of IMAX DMR films

For more details on this topic, see IMAX#IMAX DMR.

Following is a list of IMAX DMR films which use 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 digital cameras or on regular 35mm film stock have undergone IMAX Digital Media Remastering (DMR) processing for showing both in 70mm IMAX theatres and in Digital IMAX theatres.

Several animated titles (Fantasia 2000, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Planet, The Lion King and Santa vs. the Snowman 3D) were released in 70mm IMAX prints, however they were not subject to DMR processing.[1]

Contents

List

This list includes the films which have been subject to DMR processing.

2002

Name Release Date Notes
Apollo 13 September 22, 2002 (2002-09-22) The first DMR film.[2] Originally released in 1995. 24 minutes shorter than the 35mm version due to older IMAX equipment having platter size limits.
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones November 1, 2002 (2002-11-01) Originally released in May, 2002. 22 minutes shorter than the 35mm version due to older IMAX equipment having platter size limits.

2003

Name Release Date Notes
The Matrix Reloaded June 6, 2003 (2003-06-06) First DMR release from Warner Bros.
The Matrix Revolutions November 5, 2003 (2003-11-05) First day-and-date DMR film. First worldwide DMR release.

2004

Name Release Date Notes
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban June 4, 2004 (2004-06-04)
Spider-Man 2 July 23, 2004 (2004-07-23) First DMR release from Sony Pictures.
The Polar Express November 10, 2004 (2004-11-10) First 3D DMR film.

2005

Name Release Date Notes
Robots March 11, 2005 (2005-03-11) First DMR day-and-date release from 20th Century Fox.
Batman Begins June 15, 2005 (2005-06-15) Screened with no end credits in some theatres with older IMAX equipment which had platter size limits.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory July 15, 2005 (2005-07-15)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire November 18, 2005 (2005-11-18)

2006

Name Release Date Notes
V for Vendetta March 17, 2006 (2006-03-17)
Poseidon May 12, 2006 (2006-05-12)
Superman Returns June 28, 2006 (2006-06-28) Originally flat, 20 minutes converted to 3D. End credits speeded up to fit the film to the IMAX platters.
The Ant Bully July 28, 2006 (2006-07-28) In 3D.
Open Season September 29, 2006 (2006-09-29) In 3D. First 3D DMR release from Sony Pictures Animation.
Happy Feet November 17, 2006 (2006-11-17) 3D conversion cancelled.
Night at the Museum December 22, 2006 (2006-12-22)

2007

Name Release Date Notes
300 March 9, 2007 (2007-03-09)
Spider-Man 3 May 4, 2007 (2007-05-04) First DMR day-and-date release from Sony Pictures.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix July 11, 2007 (2007-07-11) Originally flat, 20-minute finale converted to 3D.
Transformers September 21, 2007 (2007-09-21) Re-release with additional scenes. First DMR release from Paramount Pictures.
Beowulf November 16, 2007 (2007-11-16) In 3D.
I Am Legend December 14, 2007 (2007-12-14) Preceded by 6-minute preview of The Dark Knight.

2008

Name Release Date Notes
U2 3D January 23, 2008 (2008-01-23) In 3D
The Spiderwick Chronicles February 14, 2008 (2008-02-14)
Shine a Light April 4, 2008 (2008-04-04)
Speed Racer May 9, 2008 (2008-05-09) First DMR release in IMAX Digital.
Kung Fu Panda June 6, 2008 (2008-06-06) First DMR release from DreamWorks Animation.
The Dark Knight July 18, 2008 (2008-07-18) First mainstream feature to be partially shot in IMAX, with 28 minutes of footage.
Fly Me to the Moon August 8, 2008 (2008-08-08) In 3D. First 3D DMR film from Summit Entertainment.
Eagle Eye September 26, 2008 (2008-09-26) First DMR release from DreamWorks Pictures.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa November 7, 2008 (2008-11-07) Final 2D DMR release from DreamWorks Animation.
The Day the Earth Stood Still December 12, 2008 (2008-12-12)

2009

Name Release Date Notes
Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience February 27, 2009 (2009-02-27) In 3D. First 3D DMR release from Walt Disney Pictures. Limited engagement.
Watchmen March 6, 2009 (2009-03-06) First DMR film to surpass 150 minutes. Closing credits changed to slide format and one closing credits song omitted to conserve space.
Monsters vs. Aliens March 27, 2009 (2009-03-27) In 3D. First 3D DMR release from DreamWorks Animation.
Star Trek May 8, 2009 (2009-05-08) Limited engagement.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian May 22, 2009 (2009-05-22)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen June 24, 2009 (2009-06-24) 9 minutes filmed in IMAX.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince July 15, 2009 (2009-07-15) Originally flat; 12-minute opening converted to 3D.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs September 18, 2009 (2009-09-18) In 3D. First 3D DMR release from Sony Pictures.
Where the Wild Things Are October 16, 2009 (2009-10-16)
Michael Jackson's This Is It October 28, 2009 (2009-10-28) Limited engagement.
A Christmas Carol November 6, 2009 (2009-11-06) In 3D.
Avatar December 18, 2009 (2009-12-18) In 3D.

2010

Name Release Date Notes
Alice in Wonderland March 5, 2010 (2010-03-05) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted during post-production.
How to Train Your Dragon March 26, 2010 (2010-03-26) In 3D.
Iron Man 2 May 7, 2010 (2010-05-07) Limited engagement. First DMR release from Marvel Entertainment.
Shrek Forever After May 21, 2010 (2010-05-21) In 3D.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time May 28, 2010 (2010-05-28) Selected territories only.
Toy Story 3 June 18, 2010 (2010-06-18) In 3D. Preceded by the short subject Day & Night. Limited engagement. First 3D DMR release from Pixar.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse June 30, 2010 (2010-06-30) Limited engagement. First DMR release from Summit Entertainment.
Inception July 16, 2010 (2010-07-16) Some scenes filmed in standard 65 mm.[3]
Aftershock[4] July 22, 2010 (2010-07-22) Selected territories only.
Avatar: Special Edition August 27, 2010 (2010-08-27) In 3D. Re-release with additional scenes.
Resident Evil: Afterlife September 10, 2010 (2010-09-10) In 3D. Released in IMAX Digital only.
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole September 24, 2010 (2010-09-24) In 3D. Preceded by the short subject Fur of Flying.
Paranormal Activity 2 October 20, 2010 (2010-10-20) Released in IMAX Digital only. Limited engagement.
Megamind November 5, 2010 (2010-11-05) In 3D. Limited engagement.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 November 19, 2010 (2010-11-19) 3D converted version eventually released direct to video due to time constraints.
Tron: Legacy December 17, 2010 (2010-12-17) In 3D. 43 minutes printed with a 1.78:1 aspect ratio.[5]

2011

Name Release Date Notes
The Green Hornet January 14, 2011 (2011-01-14) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted during post-production. Released in IMAX Digital only.
Tangled February 2, 2011 (2011-02-02) In 3D. Released in IMAX Digital only. Released in Asia only. [6]
Sanctum February 4, 2011 (2011-02-04) In 3D. Released in IMAX Digital only. First 3D DMR film from Universal Pictures. Limited engagement.
I Am Number Four February 18, 2011 (2011-02-18)
Mars Needs Moms March 11, 2011 (2011-03-11) In 3D.
Sucker Punch March 25, 2011 (2011-03-25) 3D conversion cancelled.
Fast Five April 29, 2011 (2011-04-29) First DMR day-and-date release from Universal Pictures.
Thor May 6, 2011 (2011-05-06) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted during post-production. First 3D DMR release from Marvel Entertainment. Released in IMAX Digital only.[7]
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides May 20, 2011 (2011-05-20) In 3D.
Kung Fu Panda 2 May 26, 2011 (2011-05-26) In 3D. Released in IMAX Digital only.[8] Selected territories only. Limited engagement.
The Founding of a Party[9] June 8, 2011 (2011-06-08)[9] Released in China only.[10] International version released in 35mm only, under the title Beginning of the Great Revival.
Super 8 [11] June 10, 2011 (2011-06-10)
Cars 2 June 24, 2011 (2011-06-24) In 3D. Preceded by the short subject Hawaiian Vacation. Limited engagement.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon [11] June 29, 2011 (2011-06-29) In 3D. Half of the film was shot flat, then converted to 3D in post-production.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 July 15, 2011 (2011-07-15) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted during post-production.
Sector 7 August 4, 2011 (2011-08-04) Released in South Korea only.[12] Released in IMAX Digital only.
Cowboys & Aliens August 11, 2011 (2011-08-11) Released in IMAX Digital only.[13] Selected territories only.
Final Destination 5 August 12, 2011 (2011-08-12) In 3D. Released in IMAX Digital only. Limited engagement.
Contagion September 9, 2011 (2011-09-09)
Real Steel October 7, 2011 (2011-10-07)
The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn [11] October 24, 2011 (2011-10-24) In 3D. Released in IMAX Digital only.
Puss in Boots [8] October 28, 2011 (2011-10-28) In 3D.[8] Limited engagement.[8]
Happy Feet Two November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18) In 3D.
The Flying Swords of Dragon Gate[14] December 15, 2011 (2011-12-15) In 3D. Released in China only. Released in IMAX Digital only.[15]
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol [11] December 16, 2011 (2011-12-16)[16] Approx. 30 minutes shot with IMAX Cameras. Six minute preview of The Dark Knight Rises attached to 70mm prints. [17] 2nd trailer of The Dark Knight Rises attached to IMAX Digital Screenings.

2012

Name Release Date Notes
Underworld: Awakening[18] January 20, 2012 (2012-01-20) In 3D.
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island[19] February 10, 2012 (2012-02-10) In 3D.
The Lorax[20] March 2, 2012 (2012-03-02) In 3D.
John Carter[21] March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted in post-production.
Wrath of the Titans[22] March 30, 2012 (2012-03-30) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted in post-production.[23] Released in IMAX Digital only.
Titanic[24] April 6, 2012 (2012-04-06) 3D conversion. Re-release. Longest DMR film (at 194 minutes).
Dark Shadows[25] May 11, 2012 (2012-05-11)
Men in Black 3[26] May 25, 2012 (2012-05-25) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted in post-production.
Jack the Giant Killer[27] June 15, 2012 (2012-06-15) In 3D.
The Amazing Spider-Man[28] July 3, 2012 (2012-07-03) In 3D.
The Dark Knight Rises July 20, 2012 (2012-07-20) Approx. 50 minutes shot with IMAX Cameras.[29]
Gravity[25] November 21, 2012 (2012-11-21) In 3D. Originally 2D, converted in post-production.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey[25] December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14) In 3D.

2013

Name Release Date Notes
The Croods[30] March 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)[31] In 3D.
Man of Steel[25] June 14, 2013 (2013-06-14)
The Hobbit: There and Back Again[25] December 13, 2013 (2013-12-13) In 3D.

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