If you thought movie nights couldn’t get any bigger, think again — because Hoyts is turning up the volume (and the visuals) with the arrival of up to five brand-new IMAX with Laser screens across Australia.

That’s right, the popcorn-scented buzz is real: mega screens, mega sound, and mega movie moments are on their way.

Hoyts Is Bringing IMAX Magic to More Aussie Screens

First cab off the rank? Hoyts Melbourne Central, which will unveil its shiny new IMAX screen before the end of 2025 (exact date TBD) —in time for the hotly anticipated release of Avatar: Fire and Ash on December 18.

Other Australian Locations

This high-powered partnership between Hoyts and IMAX marks their first collaboration since 2019, and fans are pumped. While Hoyts hasn’t yet spilt the popcorn on where the other four IMAX screens will pop up, the chain operates across NSW, QLD, SA, WA and the ACT — so wherever you are, there’s hope on the horizon.

These new IMAX with Laser systems are no ordinary big screens. We’re talking ultra-crisp 4K projection, custom lenses, and a kaleidoscope of colour that makes every scene pop, paired with precision audio.

Australia’s IMAX footprint is already growing fast, with new screens opening in Carlton, Sydney, the Gold Coast, and Canberra over the past year. And with other cinema heavyweights like Village Cinemas and Event Cinemas also jumping on the super-sized bandwagon, the golden age of giant screens is well and truly upon us.

So, whether you’re an action buff, a sci-fi nut, or just love the thrill of seeing your favourite stars larger than life, keep your eyes peeled — because there’s never been a more exciting time to be a moviegoer in Australia!

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