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Alamo Drafthouse La Vista, Omaha, NE Chances are that any Drafthouse location is going to be a great viewing experience for The Force Awakens-but that's not why this is the only non-IMAX theater on this list. Since SF is also the home of Dolby Laboratories, the Metreon theater is fortunate enough to have both 3D IMAX Laser projection as well as a theater equipped with AMC ETX, which features Dolby Atmos sound. It also features one of the largest IMAX theaters in North America, with 932 seats.ĪMC Metreon 16 & IMAX, San Francisco, CA Another of the largest IMAX theaters in the country, SF’s Metreon also boasts a local connection that makes it the place for Bay Area Star Wars fans to see the new film. premiere tonight, but was where the original Star Wars premiered in 1977. TCL Chinese Theatres IMAX, Hollywood, CA Originally known as Grauman’s Chinese Theater, this historic landmark (pictured above) is not only home to The Force Awakens' U.S. (In total there are 7 theaters in North America with 3D IMAX Laser projection and 13 with 70mm 2D IMAX. We also took into consideration what we could discern about the atmosphere and plush seating of each theater. All but one of these theaters feature either 70mm 2D IMAX projection-which is how Abrams shot the heaviest action in the film-or the 3D IMAX Laser Projection the director praised in an Associated Press interview. So in order to facilitate the beauty, we rounded up a list of some of the best theaters across the country for the best possible Force Awakens viewing experience. Tickets for opening weekend have likely sold out, but for anybody who's waiting out the initial rush-or just wants to see it again-finding the best screen possible is a priority.


Abrams shot at least one sequence in The Force Awakens using 70mm IMAX cameras-so IMAX is the best format for diehard fans who want the fullest experience. This movie deserves a palatial theatrical experience with the latest cutting-edge projection technology and highest quality sound system available. But with a film this highly anticipated, just heading down to the local multiplex doesn’t seem up to snuff. The wait for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is nearly over.
