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Just saw it in IMAX last night and it was overwhelming visually and audibly in the best way possible! I had a hard time deciding beforehand whether to go IMAX or Dolby but you've taught well Shane so I made the right decision! For a movie like Dune... the IMAX ratio puts you literally in the desert, on the sandworms, and in the fight scenes! That was my reason for choosing IMAX and watching this video just gave me further confirmation! 😎

Also, to be aware, 1.43 screens with dual laser digital IMAX can also do the full frame images, not just imax 70mm

Did Dolby cinema a couple hours ago. Prefer the Dolby cinema due to the more comfortable seats. Still get great sound and seat shaking during the worm scenes

Saw it at IMAX Sydney. Dual Laser 1.43.1 aspect ratio with the 12 channel set up. What an experience.

I watched dune 2 in both IMAX 70 mm and Dolby cinema yesterday and they were different, but enjoyable in both formats nevertheless. The comfort of the Dolby cinema seating can’t be beat especially for an almost 3 hr movie. Had to ignore some graininess of IMAX format.

I saw both DOLBY and IMAX and at least for me, the DOLBY wins hands down. The DOLBY picture was much brighter, especially in that opening sequence where they fly up the mountain. The sound is also much better with seat rumbling throughout. The guns are just so much more punchy in DOLBY as well. The IMAX was also good but darker and we had the same problem where I can see the actual screen is already a bit old so much that I could notice it through out. All in all I wish I would’ve seen it all over again in DOLBY. It’s just a much better experience for me overall. Screen brightness, deep blacks, and way better sound. I went to the AMC in Deerbrook. Houston TX.

the lack of bass in your dolby screening was definitely down to the cinema. I saw it in London at the Dolby screen in Odeon West end, and then at the Imax Laser in the Empire, and the Dolby screen had better bass and overall sound than the Imax. Dolby also had a much brighter, vivid and more evenly lit screen, whereas the Imax laser had quite a bit of vignetting to it and more muted

Bought tickets late Saw it in dolby. screen was almost as big as an imax but the sound was INCREDIBLE the seats shook in every scene you think it would it was overwhelming at points like the sand worm scenes. I still want to check it out in imax for that full aspect ratio

Saw the 70mm IMAX - epic film and was really impressed with the sound.

One thing i liked that brenden theaters here in vegas did, was that during the lock down, they took that time and updated every single screen and added all reclining leather seats to their premium screens and updated all other seating in the the rest of the screens. It has an imax, dolby cinema, dts X, thx and their banging JBX screen. Best of all is $5 Monday's all day any screen and movie.

I absolutely love how you compared IMAX to Dolby Cinema for a film. If you keep doing this, I can get behind this as which theater to put my money down on. Recently, I've been discouraged to keep going to Dolby because it just doesn't have that deep DEEP bass with all of those speakers surrounding me vs. going to IMAX & getting that deep DEEP bass that I hunger for. My theater has both IMAX & Dolby (AMC) & I have a membership as well. I love this comparison video like no other. I already shared this video to my 8 buddies & 7 already got back to me about digging on the comparison aspects. Keep up the amazing work, My Man.

IMAX doesn't actually have a bass channel but it sounds basier because each channel in itself is actually a sub bass channel. So you can get prescion bass.

Thank you sir, this was the best breakdown and comparison that I found so far on the web. Really helped me make my decision. I’ll be seeing it in IMAX. And as a sidenote, it also made me a little homesick. I was born and raised in Connecticut, but moved away to Atlanta 21 years ago. I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing more of your content.

I saw it three times this weekend, in LieMAX and Dolby at the AMC in Danbury, and a standard projection at an indie theater - Dolby is 100% the way to go. The seating comfort, color depth, and contrast are just so superior to the other versions it's not much of a comparison. The standard projection was actually kind of hard to enjoy due to how washed out it looks in comparison, like going from a 4K OLED screen to a 1080p screen from 2005. And the crappy seats in the fake iMAX theater gave my wife pretty bad back pain after sitting in one for three hours. Bonus tip: Skip the soda, it's a long movie!

I went for Dolby Cinema. I was tempted by the IMAX, but our local theater is just 1.9. It's interesting to see that it was cut with more horizontal information in Dolby Cinema, which seems to go against the whole value proposition of sub-1.43 IMAX screens. I know IMAX enthusiasts are tired of the LieMAX moniker, but it's stuff like that which really does water down their brand and make it less appealing to consumers like me. For me, the seat actuators in Dolby Cinema made a huge difference. I absolutely enjoyed feeling the rumble at key points throughout the movie.

I'm 48 years old 6'6" with old basketball knees. I saw Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm. What an amazing experience, but boy was I uncomfortable. Not being able to stretch my legs during that long movie was torture. I had to stand up a few times which was awkward. This is the main reason I'm hesitant to see Dune 2 in IMAX 70mm. I just don't think the difference is worth the pain. I've already seen it twice in Dolby Cinemas and taking my son to see it today. Heated reclining seats for the win!

I've just got home from a 1570 IMAX screening of Dune 2 in Melbourne (Australia). It was my first IMAX experience and my only complaints were my seat was too close (third row) and I found it a bit grainy. Sound was phenomenal. I was also surprised with how basic the seating was, but admittedly I was comfortable enough for 3 hours. But the film was so amazing and had me so immersed I don't think it would really matter where I saw it.

Hello from Portugal,here I see in imax with speakers in the ceiling and was a tremendous experience,it’s loud crisp and amazing bass that you feel in your body and cinema walls and is very immersive.

What about Cinemark's XD screens? Do they also show Dune in 1.9:1 or in 2.39:1?

Watched it today on Dolby cinema and it was amazing! Loved the experience and the movie!

I hope they release the UHD Blu ray 1.77:1 or 1.85:1 over scope. I wish part 1 did this as well at least for the IMAX shots.

We watched the IMAX version but only because the theater >nearest us< had that format available.

Well our Cinema "Kinopolis" in Frankfurt Germany has 12 rooms and room 1 is with 3D, 4K, HFR, 4K Laser, Dolby Atmos, D-BOX, and Premium Seats. The Screen is 23,00 x 9,80m and it has 650 Seats, i watched it last Week and it was the best Cinema Experience ive ever had!

I saw it last night in 70mm at IMAX Vaughan in Canada. The thing that stood out most was the square image...an unusual aspect from what we are used to. But I started to realize just how much information we will lose if the borders are cut down (faces, scenes, everything). Where the immersion comes from is the screen filling the view with the height of the image making you feel more there vs widescreen. As for the chairs...ours were quite comfortable, but I do have bad memories of them too from the old Cinesphere. So for me... If I'm doing IMAX, it's 70 otherwise AVX (our version of your Dolby).

I saw it in IMAX 1570 film in Melbourne and the sound was amazing.

Imax laser was a fantastic experience. Im not sure how the regular Imax would be but I was really impressed with the contrast and picture quality with the laser viewing.

San Jose tech Imax what an experience! I had seen it already at my local theater but sowmthing was missing in the audio. The imax had so much bass you could feel it in your chest! I could see why they tailored it back it would blow out the speakers at the local place. The imax just has so many subs that you feel everything thats why its an experience.

This is so helpful, thank you for putting this annoyingly hard-to-find info in one place. :D

Thank you for the perfect video !

Just watched it at 1 of the 12 real IMAXs on the planet, Irvine Spectrum in California. AMAZING!! It's been a while since I've been there, but they upgraded the seats and sound system some time ago. I can't wait to see it in Dolby Cinema to compare the sound!

I was going to see this in a Dolby Cinema theater (DC) on my next trip to Philly, but now I think I'll go to my local IMAX one instead. Depending if I like the movie enough, maybe I'll see it at the DC one too. I do have a Giant IMAX 700MM supported theater in the area, but that's a 50min drive. Worth it? It's not in 70MM this time. How far is the NYC one for you to commute into? Your lucky to have one's nearby. My closest one is like 1 hr 15 min-+ or so away. Haven't been to that one yet. Good video as always!

I saw it in Dolby Cinema and the Ornithopter scene you were talking about definitely had various levels of placement in the room. Some were place at ear level and then some were placed up a little higher and then a few sounded like they were running along the ceiling. They had very specific placements and moved through the space perfectly coordinating with what was shown on the screen. My issue with the theater I saw it in (AMC Alderwood Mall in Lynwood Washington) the rotors in the seats did not vibrate like they normally do. Normally, the rotors vibrate at the frequency the subs emit so the volume can be loud but not absolutely deafening while the rotors send the vibrations through your seat so you literally feel the subsonic frequencies in your body as if the subs are dangerously loud. This was the case when I saw Dune Part 1 at the same theater just over a year prior. (I’ve seen a good handful of movies there). I have a new Dolby Cinema much closer to me In Vancouver Washington (I live in Portland, OR) that I will be seeing it again there to compare, and then hopefully I’ll get to an IMAX theater before the movie leaves. I’ll own it on UHD disc and watch on my 7.1.2 system eventually.

Dolby XD with the DBOX seats was an absolute treat. Seeing IMAX tonight. 70mm IMAX Lincoln Square soon.

Seeing it this weekend at my local Dolby Cinema. All the good Imax seats were already booked. The last film I saw at my local Dolby Cinema was John Wick 4 and the bass was astounding.

I did the same. I much preferred the Dolby Cinema. At the same time it made me appreciate my theatre at home so much more. Great video thanks Shane.

Awesome detail in your review. Unfortunately saw it in traditional w/ friends. I'm trying AMC A list so I'm going to try 1:90 IMAX. The black levels is what I'm most concerned about. I'm spoiled at home with OLED, never have been much into projection, but I do recall Dolby kicking ass. Long time since I've seen IMAX, and laser IMAX is new here.

thanks for this! we always do both for most films regardless. 😁 the bob bullock laser imax here in austin (a 10 min bike ride) is also one of the largest in the world with zero viewable exit signs and super comfy high back head/neck/lumbar seating. 📽🎞🔊💕

Yeah. AMC Lincoln Square 13 is My #1 Go-To Movie Theater. Both its IMAX and Dolby Cinema auditoriums are unmatched here in the city. And since IMAX has been practically SOLD OUT (I'm definitely not sitting in those first few front rows) for every screening of "DUNE 2", I had to settled for Dolby Cinema yesterday. My only complaint was that Dialogue was a bit indistinguishable at times during the film's louder sequences. But Sound and Visual (wise), still stunning. I tend to do Balcony Seating at the Dolby Cinema theater. Electric Seats are totally comfortable. And the Viewing Angles are great. I'm surprised that Balcony didn't break apart during some sequences. 😁😁😁 There was a time in which getting seats at that AMC IMAX Theater wasn't an issue. Now thanks to Nolan and Villeneuve and Cameron), EVERY BODY and their dog is going now. Theater Chains really need to start building/renovating more "Premium" types of theaters to handle the increased patronage. My family, friends, and Co-Workers give Me a hard time and call Me "BOUGIE", when I tell them that unless at film's in IMAX and/or Dolby Cinema, I just stay home and wait for Streaming/Physical. I absolutely refuse to see Movies any other way. Great Video, Shane. Just be aware that I will call you OUT!!! if I ever see you pull out a Camera in a theater.😜😜😜

Holy crap, I'm from Milford, CT. I love that theater especially the IMAX theater. I wish I was there, I went to see it in New York City in IMAX 70mm.

Hey Shane. Thank you for the really great review. I've got to say I am pretty sure the issue you had with the lack of bass at your dobly theater was just an issue with your theater. Because the base you described for the Imax laser is exactly what I felt at my dolby theater. My IMAX laser experience was really good as well but the sound just felt less immersive compared to my dobly experience. Regarding the screens there was a scene that the lazer projector for the IMAX viewing just didn't have the contrast needed for the scene transition that I didn't experience with dolby. Otherwise I have to agree there wasn't much in it for the viewing experience. At least in my area the way to experience this movie is in dolby all the way.

I've experimented over the past few years and its Dolby all the way for me, I'm going tonight! Dune 1, Oppenheimer, Tenet, Top Gun, they were ALL way better in the Dolby. IMO the IMAX height/aspect ratio is a gimmick, I just love cinemascope, the old-timers had it figured out, how our eyes/brains work. As for the bass, I also feel this is overdone in the IMAX theaters I've tried (which is more than few!), I greatly prefer the more balanced and refined (yet still powerful) Dolby Atmos. The chair sub-woofers, dayum!!!! It's possible I'm lucky with a really good Dolby Cinema room just two miles from my house, I love it. Thanks for the vid!

@therealshanelee ... In the KC area, the Barrywoods AMC Theatre has IMAX Laser, and they renovated the auditorium to include reclining seats (similar to the Dolby cinema), and includes IMAX's height channels as well (that's where I'm going tonight). The side lights problem was still there. So there are some IMAX Laser auditoriums that are made for comfort. That said, a friend here went to a Dolby Theatre for Dune Part Two in the same area, and he said he did not see the image cropped to the "scope" aspect ratio; And I also know all three Dolby Cinema theatres in the area do the "16X9" image too (someone else claimed otherwise). So some Dolby Cinemas do vary. However, my fave of those three Dolby theatres would be the one by their HQ in Leawood, KS; I feel like that screen is somewhat more immersive.

Absolutely phenomenal comparison and it’s even better because plainville is the theater I go to the most. Glad I stumbled upon this video by chance

I’ve seen it in Boston in Imax and Dolby and the bass response in the Dolby was just as incredible as the Imax. I guess it comes down to how the sound in each theater is calibrated. Great movie in both formats…just some small difference like you pointed out.

I’m fortunate to live near two 70 mm imax theaters, and Dolby cinemas plentiful here in Dallas Ft worth. I will probably watch both and compare like I did for Tenet a few years back

WOW, it's nice to see that theater again. I live in Brooklyn, and in September of 2020, I took the Metro-North to that Cinemark IMAX to see TENET. Was the first film I'd seen in 6 months due to the pandemic. Staff were very friendly, theater had a nice 1.90 to 1 IMAX Laser presentation. Governor Cuomo didn't re-open NYC theaters until March of 2021. I finally got to see TENET in true 15 perf IMAX 70mm at AMC LINCOLN SQ. in Manhattan a week later. In fact, I just saw it again there on Thursday back to back with DUNE PART TWO. If you can, make the trip to NYC to see this presentation. I have some story issues with DUNE PART TWO, but that's another story. It's a visceral experience seeing it on that screen. The added height makes a difference since much of the film is 1:43 to 1. I've seen it three times already at Lincoln Square and noticed something new every time. Thanks again for showing that IMAX in Milford. I think about that theater quite often. Was a nice adventure making my way out there and seeing a movie for the first time during such a difficult time. P.S. By law, they can't dim or turn off those EXIT signs. Even DOLBY tried once, but were denied. P.P.S. Many AMC theaters broke the release date of February 29 for those popcorn buckets. I got mine about 3 weeks ago when I saw another film.

I've only been to 4 Dolby locations and they have all been pretty comparable. But IMAX theaters can vary massively as far as screen size, seating, and sound quality. I've been in a couple of "IMAX" theaters which were barely any different than standard theaters. The one closest to me is a huge screen, but really cramped, uncomfortable seats. I saw it there yesterday and it was amazing...I wouldn't hesitate to recommend despite the awful seats. Looking forward to checking it out in Dolby later this week.

Saw it in 15/70 on Friday, have to say the spectacle was amazing, sound was insane, one of the best experiences I had at the movies in a while

Now go see it in an RPX, it’s also Atmos but I’m curious about their projectors.

There is nothing wrong with the Dolby Atmos subwoofers. With any speaker/headphones/earbuds they have a range of sound that they can play. However within that wide range, they have an optimal range that is a bit narrower and sounds really good in that range. Anything outside that range is generally referred to as the cutoff, or drop-off, where it will struggle to produce those sounds, even though they are still able to. Basically the IMAX has subwoofers that have the optimal range in the lowest range possible. That is where that "extra bass" is coming from. And yes, it feels like your seat is going to come unbolted from the floor. It's awesome!

this is great video, appreciate the b-roles and the actual aspect ratio comparison instead of you just talking and using stock pictures

Dolby Cinema needs to step up their LFE game. I’ve had the same experience at my local Dolby, not enough bass.

Just watched the movie at the Lincoln Square IMAX and found specs of dust landing on the projector lens throughout the movie kind of distracting. I've never found dust to be an issue, and am not sure if that's a risk watching something at this large of a screen. Overall, the experience was bad when you're watching a close up scene and a squiggly line randomly appearing on their face.

What about imax regular vs imax with laser? Much difference between the 2?

Exit signs must never be turned off. Not even for artistic reasons. This is a worldwide standard.

What i don't understand is why can't they combine all the technology into the same theater

Our local theater in Trumbull, AMC Marquis 16 just opened their Dolby Cinemas back in December. Too bad I didn't see Dune 2 in it. Hopefully, I'll see GvK in Dolby Cinemas in a few weeks!

I just saw Dune 2 at the IMAX in AMC Lincoln Square in 70MM and it was extremely comfortable, I had plenty of leg and shoulder room (I'm very tall), and the projection was stunning. I've been to more luxurious cinemas but the screen size at Lincoln Square in 70mm was insane. It's fully booked during all times of the day still.

saw it Monday in IMAX and --wow! it was amazing!

saw it at crocker park regal imax, anybody else? what are the specs of their imax setup?

I'm hitting IMAX in 4hrs woot. Fun video! I'm excited for Dune 2.

Always IMAX for fuller immersion. 100% agree with your take Shane. And I almost feel the same way when I get a choice between DTS and Dolby tracks…most often DTS sounds fuller and more immersive to me

oh shit I watched Dune 2 at the same IMAX in Milford as well! I also watched it again in IMAX in Danbury a few days later and I wasd ebating whether or not to see it in Dolby Cinema as well.

I saw at the Dolby Atmos in my area, and the bass was sooo awesome and loved to hear and feel it. But the true IMAX i went to see it didnt have that feeling but the bugger aspect ratio was awesome!!! So i suggest watching it both ways lol

Per IMDb, these are the specs: Aspect ratio: 1.43 : 1(IMAX GT Laser & IMAX 70MM), 1.90 : 1(IMAX Digital & non-GT Laser), 2.20 : 1(70 mm prints), 2.39 : 1(non-IMAX theatrical ratio) Camera: Arri Alexa 65 IMAX, IronGlass VLFV MKII Dune & Moviecam Lenses and Arri Alexa Mini LF IMAX, IronGlass VLFV MKII Dune & Moviecam Lenses Cinematographic Process: ARRIRAW(6.5K, 4.5K, source format), Digital Intermediate(4K, master format), Dolby Vision Printed Film Format: 70 mm(horizontal, Kodak Vision 2383), DCP Digital Cinema Package So, it was filmed digitally at 4.5K - 6.5K (dep. on vertical height). For digital transfers that would be a 4K presentation (or less). For 70 mm transfers, that would be a ~4K - 6K presentation. These are less than for movies shot with 70 mm IMAX film cameras, which result in ~12K presentations. Oppenheimer was filmed that way, for example. Anyway, I saw Dune Part Two twice in 70 mm at the Irvine Spectrum. Not quite as sharp as Oppenheimer was, but terrific nonetheless. The sound was fantastic, including bass so low that you could only feel it in your gut. The seats are very good there. The only little complaint I have is that I could hear the projector both times. That wasn't the case for Oppenheimer, and I'm not sure why.

Saw it at the SF Metreon in 70mm IMAX, then a dolby cinema theater the next day. Gotta say, the picture and audio quality was top notch in Dolby, but I couldn't figure out if the seat should be reclined or not, it was just uncomfortable to me. The IMAX was just awe-inspiring. Dimmer, yeah. Audio was a muddier and more bassy, but the scale was spectacular and stunning, and that 1.4 just sucks you in. I think the 70mm will remain my top choice since it's just a short train ride away.

I go to this exact same cinema in Milford, and I love the IMAX theater there. They have a new Dolby Cinema at the AMC Marquis 16 at Trumbull. It's not as big as the IMAX screen in Milford, but it looks very nice regardless.

I caught the Dolby version in @ AMC Madison Yards in ATL, and the BASE response was absolutely there! The seats shook like what you were saying you experienced in IMAX, so no complaints sound wise. I was expecting the Dolby Vision screen to give me more top/bottom aspect ratio, so I guess I was a bit disappointed as I’ve seen Dolby Cinema fill that screen with some other movies! Denis had a pre-movie opening statement where he talked about his and Creig Fraser’s preference for Dolby Vision & Atmos. Now the HUGE AMC IMAX I caught DUNE at was in Morrow, Ga! The picture was AWESOME, but sound wise🎉, a bit too loud and not as immersive enough like the Dolby!

I watched it on Dolby last night and something didn’t seem right. Question: was there a black bar at the top and bottom of the screen? Isn’t it supposed to fill the screen?

It wasn't shot on film, but Villenueve transferred the digital footage to film and back again to help soften the image, giving it a more classically cinematic look.

I went to NorthPark 15 in Dallas, had same issue in IMAX left and right exit lights were on, however sound was really good, chest pounding bass

I loved the dolby presentation. Dark scenes are rendered well. I can only imagine how IMAX would look without the Dolby vision

Hi Shane, I'm enjoying this discussion. According to what I have read "Dune 2" was shot in "Digital IMAX" - Camera: Arri Alexa 65 IMAX, Moviecam LensesArri Alexa Mini LF IMAX, Moviecam Lenses. The IMAX version you saw was onl 6 Channel IMAX sound not 12. Going back to the size of the screen. It's not the size that is important, it is the ratio. Take "Barbie", this movie was in 2.0:1 as was "Jurassic World Dominion" and many more movies, even including the latest Woody Allen movies. A lot of directors are going for 2.00:1 these days. Dolby say 64 channels of audio. Quote "A typical surround sound system consists of left, center, and right discrete channels with the speakers behind the screen. The surround channels are handled by wall-mounted arrays of speakers, divided acoustically into two or four zones. All speakers within a zone receive the same audio information. In a Dolby Atmos theater, every speaker - as many as 64 total - is powered independently and gets its own separate audio feed. In effect, each speaker is its own zone. In addition to the overhead speakers, Dolby Atmos typically adds more surround speakers and screen speakers." End of quote. But no studio has the money to spend lots of time in a studio to fine tune audio placement in the surrounds. Whereas Dolby 7.1 is more natural and better sounding for me. I love Dolby 7.1. The Atmos version is taken off the 7.1 audio track. Out of interest "Dune 2" in Digital IMAX is only 6 channels. Love your channel and have subscribed. Keep up the good work.

Normally I would say dolby cinema because of the recliners but I'm spoiled. A new IMAX laser theater was just built by me and it has recliners. So for me it's perfect lol. But either way for Dune I would always say IMAX is better. It's framed that way and meant to be seen in the full image they captured.

I got Dune Bucket from AMC but I went to see the movie in Regal IMAX .

Can't wait for Dune: Part 3. It is not even announced yet. I want Paul (Tymothee) and Zendaya get together... ❤ Unfortunately I watched it on a regular screen. But in a luxury recliner.

I go with Dolby Cinema every time. Don’t have the newer IMAX near me and their seats are so old and crappy. Love the better seating arrangement of Dolby. Makes for a better viewing experience.

I see the movie in IMAX at mall of Geogia. If the same cameras for part one were used for part two then a difference in true imax to digital imax was very distinct. Some scenes to look a little soft, while others did look beautiful. I still very much enjoyed the film, and I still plan to buy the 4k blu-ray when that comes out later in the year.

Laser at amc is good. Minor masking issues but I was able to see subtitles during the film . The new amc policy trailer is much better but the Nicole Kidman ad is an import from Europe

You should go to the IMAX theater in North Reading in Massachusetts it's a 2-hour drive but it's very good. I have both a Dolby Cinema Auditorium in an IMAX theater less then 15 miles from my house

I went to see Oppenheimer in 70mm Imax. Yeah the seats were very uncomfortable. An hour into the movie the power went out and they couldn't get the 70mm film back in sync with the audio, had to switch to regular Imax. Drove like 2 1/2 hours for that to happen. I have an Imax laser like 30 min from my house

I saw it in IMAX first and then Dolby Cinema. I prefer the Dolby version, where the sound turned my theater into a roller coaster. It was a wild experience

Hey Shane, you should definitely go check out the new Dolby Cinema in Trumbull... It just open, And I'm so excited that I don't have to drive all the way to Plainesville anymore. The Dolby Atmos in trumbull's theater was so ground shaking, You could literally feel it in your chest when they're riding the worms. There's a lot of height effect in this theater. Especially the scene where they have the birds inside of their mountain, You could literally hear the birds flying above you which was pretty awesome. I'm not sure if plainsville had it set up correctly.

Just watched it in dolby. Lol I'm still in the cinema the credits are rolling. Was a great experience. The audio experience alone is enough for me. I'll try out the IMAX as well since I have AMC Stubs!

For the past year and a half I had been living in Los Angeles and was so unbelievably blessed by the range of screens I had the opportunity to pick from. I got to see Oppenheimer in the 70mm 1.43:1 version at Regal Irvine Spectrum. Saw Killers of the Flower Moon at The TCL Chinese Theatre in theatre 7 (the main auditorium). There's also so many lovely independent theatres such as The Frida which is a bit of a drive but so worth it. BUT... I had to move back home to Miami, FL and omg I'm so sad... Every theatre here just sucks man... Every screen is dirty as hell, something is always fucked with the projectors or the sound. When I watched Dune Part 1 in Imax at the AMC in South Beach, there was this purple hue the entire film overlayed on the upper half of the screen. At first I thought it was part of the movie, but I quickly realised it wasn't because Timothée Chalemet's forehead is definitely not slightly purple. One Imax theatre had fucking flies chilling on the window the projector screens out of. You could see them moving around every now and then. Sometimes they would just sit there for long periods at a time. People here are also so inconsiderate and annoying. There's always someone on the phone or there are people who love to talk loudly during a movie. Like during my viewing of Dune Part 2, this dude sitting 2 seats to my left decided he wanted to commentate the entire movie out loud. When the worms would show up, he would say something like "Oh shit, the worms.. HAHA!!" and then pull out his phone for a minute. God I hate Florida so much. I have yet to find a truly great theatre here to watch movies on a scale films like Dune and Oppenheimer demand. I miss LA :'(

seen it 9times, 2x 4DX(outer seat then inner seat) 2x Dolby Cinema/Atmos(best sound, music vocals come from ceiling!!) , 1x ScreenX(sound was prob the worst but the expanded view suited film) 2x 4K-PLF (really good 7.1 sound), 1x imax70mm(great, BUT sides are cropped, sound is only 5.1 DTS) 1x 70mm cinemascope, this is the print the world premiere used, lighter colours!, prob has a different master for 70mm, but only 5.1DTS...

I saw it on PRIME and I loved it!! The whole theater was vibrating with the subs

To me it sounds like the Dolby cinema you went to did not have the kickers on in their seats. I’ve seen it in IMAX and dolby and the sound in Dolby was booming. I will say tho there are some dolby cinemas near me where I can tell the bass/kickers aren’t turned up high and the experience is not as good.

With big movies like this where the theatre is usually packed... its best to find the optimal seat & viewing angle. I would rather have a middle seat on Dolby than a corner seat or nose bleed seats on IMAX

If you can, I'd recommend checking out Dune in Dual Laser or 70mm IMAX. I watched it in Reading, MA in Dual laser and it was a heavenly experience. Watched it again at the Cinemark IMAX in Manchester few days ago (which is xenon projector I believe) and it was noticably worse (its still IMAX but dual laser is just superior). I'm driving down to the AMC in NYC to watch it in 70mm next week, excited to see how it looks!

don't know if blu ray will keep the IMAX experience. I got two IMAX experiences in theaters and both of them feel so much bass and screen.

I saw it today in Dolby Cinema. I was going to see in IMAX 70mm since I live in New York City but I prefer the comfort at Dolby Cinema. I was surprised that you said Dolby cinema has less bass compared to IMAX. It could depend on the theater. Mine was AMC Staten Island and it was built around 2018 so it could be because it’s newer. Enjoyed the movie and got way more Zendaya compared to part one!

Saw it London 70mm imax, was big and loud. A few dust particles on screen. seats not comfortable. Great film.

I also seen both version, Digital Imax and Dolby Cinema, I think that the image was not really superior in Dolby but same as you, the Imax screen had some texture defects. As for sound, both were really satisfying. 8:21 really interesting, I was wondering that ... looks like they're kinda cheating for the imax ratio. I remember seeing Dune 1 in both Dolby and Imax and I prefered Dolby because 3D was really good and the imax was worst since the projector had 4 or 5 faulty pixels.

I’ve seen it in my favorite cinema with THX. Great experience! I actually prefer it over my local brand new cinema with dolby atmos. To be honest, I don’t really notice a difference between 7.1 THX and Dolby atmos cinemas sound. But I do prefer the older seats and screen at my favorite cinema. The new cinemas in Sweden has screens with a glossy coating that make some scenes look weird. Like there is a oily layer ob the screen. It’s very notisable in the lighter desert scenes and also the black and white arena scenes.

Great job Shane as usual! Huge fan from Washington State !

Saw it in Regal RPX because they gave me a promo ticket and the bass was not hitting so I’m excited to see it in IMAX. The seats were comfortable though, my IMAX theater seats are horrible.

Let’s give cinemark XD some love with its auro 11.1 sound system. It’s great picture and sound quality.

Never would’ve thought this, but I actually prefer Dolby cinema over imax. The seats are REALLY comfortable and we had enough space to eat dinner, fully recline and people STILL had enough space to walk past us, the seats have buttkickers in them so they vibrate when something happens on screen such as an explosion, you have Dolby tuned sound which sounds better than imax imo, and the screen quality was better, and somehow it being smaller made the experience better. I’ve always thought imax THE premium movie experience, but they definitely have some competition with Dolby. Dolby Cinema: Like watching a movie in a very cozy, warm, very feature packed home built cinema.(A Home cinema on steroids) IMAX: is like your typical local movie theater, but the theater started taking steroids(Local movie theater on steroids) Dolby is quality over quantity(easier to make smaller theater sound good and be more comfortable) IMAX goes for quantity over quality(everything is VERY BIG, they want to wow people with that) If you’re a movie enthusiast that want the VERY best movie quality, you’ll DEFINITELY prefer Dolby cinema. If you’re a casual who doesn’t care so much about everything being perfectly tuned(sound, screen, luxury seats etc.) and you just want to wow the family with the large scale of the theater, then IMAX is for you. *Both theaters are premium. Dolby is just THE most premium.