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What is Regal ScreenX? ›

ScreenX is the world's first multi-projection theatre technology. This technology provides moviegoers with a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience by expanding the screen onto the side walls of the auditorium.

Investment firms Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst announced plans to acquire Regal, then merge it with UA (which would be bought by Hicks, Muse) and Act III (controlled by KKR), with the new company using the Regal Cinemas name.

What is RPX? RPX stands for Regal Premium Experience. It is one of the most commonly used theatre systems on larger movie screens. The best part of RPX is its immersive sound effects and digital image qualities with laser projectors.

Screen X presents viewers with a 270-degree field of vision that creates an immersive experience without the need to wear 3D glasses.

One is an immersive 270-degree panoramic screen, the other is a taller and wider version of the traditional moviegoing experience. But, given IMAX's more affordable price, its greater availability, and its emphasis on more height instead of longer width, the winner has to be IMAX.

Final Verdict: Cinemark XD vs IMAX

After comparing Cinemark XD and IMAX, it's clear that both offer top-notch viewing experiences. Cinemark XD boasts impressive screen size and DTS:X audio technology. On the other hand, IMAX screens are taller with incredible sound systems.

RPX stands for Regal Premium Experience. They really focus on premium seating options. and great sound effects, while IMAX really tends to focus on the visuals. and the better aspect ratio portion of the movies.

IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations.

In short, ScreenX features not one screen, but three. The primary screen is the same as in every movie theatre: It's right in front of you. But the walls to left and right are screens, too. For key sequences in a ScreenX movie, the action expands to fill those extra screens for a 270-degree experience.

ScreenX is a panoramic film format which presents films with an expanded, dual-sided, 270-degree screens projected on the walls in a theater.

Is ScreenX worth it for Dune 2? ›

We saw Dune Part 2 in a ScreenX theater, the world's first multi-projection panoramic movie screen. It offers an incredible 270-degree cinematic experience, making it the best way to experience an action filled movie like Dune Part 2.

3D often feels like it tries so hard to push the immersion factor, it actually takes you out of the film. In contrast, the ScreenX experience feels immersive in a much more natural way. In real life, you observe your surroundings by just… looking around.