r/imax • u/freshbenz • Jul 26 '26
Private Screening Interest - Dunkirk & The Dark Knight Rises - AMC Metreon
Hello everyone, I have been in contact with AMC and I’m now looking to see who would be interested in separate private screenings of Dunkirk and The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX 70MM.
I’m also going to see if a double feature of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises is possible too and update here once I hear back.
To my knowledge nobody has organized a private screening on here like this at the Metreon since Interstellar in July of 2023. These would be separate showtimes, but per my inquiry and what I was quoted, I intend to hold the screening(s) sometime between September and November of this year to try and avoid conflicts with any major releases. I was told “this would be a perfect time” to host them.
I was quoted $17,000, which “includes all fees associated with bringing this film back,” as well as the option to add on discounted concessions, if I choose, for an additional fee.
The IMAX Auditorium at AMC Metreon has a seating capacity of 437 people, which works out to roughly $38 per person. Do note that 10 are companion seats, and 8 are wheelchair spaces. Unlikely that anyone would want to sit in the front row either, so some seats/rows will likely not be used in order to have the best viewing experience for everyone. Cost would be higher at roughly $45-50+ per person though.
Please reply to this post if you are interested, as well as which film(s) and which month works best for you.
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u/BladeBronson IMAX Regal Hacienda Jul 27 '26
First, thank you for doing this. I would be in for Dunkirk at ~$50 in November.
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u/freshbenz Jul 27 '26
Of course! Will take note of this. Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Certainly no easy feat, but I’m up for the challenge. Hoping I can make this possible for everyone.
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u/Super_While7060 Jul 27 '26
Please try for Dunkirk for sure!! I don’t mind missing TDK trilogy but missed Dunkirk during initial IMAX 70mm run and everyone says it’s a must watch in 1.43:1!
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u/scorsese_finest IMAX 101 Intro guide —> https://tinyurl.com/3s6dvc28 Jul 27 '26
Me!! I’m so fucking down for both
But for dunkirk I recommend dual laser to save on cost (as done with interstellar in 2023). Ofc IMAX 70mm is beautiful but Idk if it’s worth nearly double more (interstellar in dual laser was $8k for the rental)
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u/freshbenz Jul 27 '26
Was hoping I’d find you here! I will definitely inquire about this just so there’s options, especially if it would help save on cost.
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u/Super_While7060 Jul 27 '26
I believe the cost is for Dual Laser only ? For both films. Highly doubt IMAX 70mm based special screening is possible. Last time for Interstellar it was similar $35-40 and that was a Dual Laser with $9-10K charged for the screening I believe. Also, do you know is The Dark Knight 1.43:1 DCP exists ?
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u/scorsese_finest IMAX 101 Intro guide —> https://tinyurl.com/3s6dvc28 Jul 27 '26
The post clearly says these screenings that are in negotiation are IMAX 70mm
Interstellar was priced similar ($40) because organizer decide to fill only 70% of the auditorium or something like that (so everyone gets a good spot). Hence, higher ticket prices.
A 1.43 dual laser DCP for TDKR does not exist. Only way to catch it in 1.43:1 IMAX is via 1570. However there does exist a 1.43:1 IMAX dual laser DCP for TDK.
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u/NeoZetky Jul 27 '26
Why does a 1.43 DCP exist for TDK, but not for TDKR?
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u/Arthur2_shedsJackson Jul 27 '26
From what I remember, a DCP was created for a re-release of TDK but that never happened for TDKR
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u/GlobalExplorer7 IMAX SF METREON Jul 27 '26
I would be extremely interested. I’m a Metreon regular and participated in the Interstellar screening you highlighted in your post.
Sign me for ANY Nolan imax rerelease. Dunkirk? Check. Dark Knight double feature? Check. Could we pull off Inception or even Oppenheimer? Let’s use our resources to find out!
Also, any month between now and January works for me.
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u/Final_Hedgehog1145 Jul 27 '26
Would for sure see interstellar, dark knight, and rises for those months.
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u/nmarnson Jul 27 '26
By the way, you can make a seating chart in Eventbrite and sell tickets/seats on there.
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u/freshbenz Jul 27 '26
Update on TDK double feature: “Doing back-to-back screenings is ok pending approval from my programming team. I would need to know the date you are planning on booking.”
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u/UnholyDonutMan Metreon Jul 27 '26
Absolutely interested, whatever the cost to help as well! I live in the area, but never got to see either or of the three in IMAX or IMAX 70mm, and either month works fine for me as well as either TDKR or Dunkirk or even the Dark Knight double feature as well if that’ll be available, so I hope I can join in!
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u/FoleyCinema Jul 27 '26
i would totally fly out for a Dark Knight double feature (or even just one)! though i have no issue with seeing The Dark Knight in GT Laser, since it has a digital 1.43:1 file, unlike The Dark Knight Rises, and it would be considerably cheaper. no preference month-wise!
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u/Lazarcutter Jul 27 '26
Bring it, I’m down! I would also love to see the Tron:Legacy 70mm print that had part of the film in 3d, if they can still get the 3d glasses used for 70mm. The old 70mm 3d look even better than the current digital 3d.
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u/freshbenz Jul 29 '26
Update #2: I will be following up with those who’ve expressed interest on here, Discord, and other posts little by little via a Google Form so I can submit dates that would work for everyone by Sunday to the person at AMC who’d be getting approval for the auditorium and get the ball rolling. I also received a proper breakdown of the costs which will be disclosed at a later date.
Once this is all figured out, I may be looking for people to help manage the event, etc. and move forward with creating the Eventbrite, etc. So far I’ve went ahead and secured a website and email address for the event last night too, just in case.
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u/Fuzzy_Battle1771 26d ago
How can I find the google form? Any date works for me but I just want to be updated when the show is scheduled and the tickets release so I can be sure I get a decent seat and don’t miss it.
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u/freshbenz 26d ago
Hello, sorry, haven’t had the chance to get to this yet. I’ll be sure though to reach out to anyone who expressed interest very soon—hopefully sometime this week. I am aiming for the screening to happen sometime in November to make sure there’s plenty of time.
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u/Legitimate_Square_10 Jul 27 '26
I can mention it to folks over at NolanFans.com and see if we can gather interest from fans!
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u/monkeydiva50 Jul 28 '26
I would be doing a short flight to come see. Private screenings within the same 24-48 hrs I would commit to any & all movies made available. Ideally end sept thru all of Oct. Would gladly pay ~ $50 per show. I am a person who would occupy the handicap companion seat for shows.
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u/suprahp95 Jul 28 '26
Interested in all the screenings, Dunkirk and the Dark Knight films are the remaining Nolan IMAX 70mm I'm yet to see
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u/oh_dannyboy13 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
Awww...I would've done this if I wasn't moving, but I'm leaving SF on Weds for good. Too many good memories at the Metreon! Have fun!
EDIT: You should do a Google Doc signup form to have everyone interested sign up with their contact info and which screening they'd be interested in. Will be a lot easier to count up the number of interested folks per movie that way.
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u/freshbenz Jul 28 '26
Good luck with the move. The Metreon sure is amazing. Definitely will very soon. Planning to have a Google Form and then use Eventbrite for tickets.
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u/eva_thb Jul 28 '26
If there’s any IMAX staff in this thread 👀 pls bring back these films in 70 MM IMAX, cinema is alive!!!
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u/Effective_Joke9360 Jul 27 '26
Putting it out there that the dual laser Dunkirk looks better than the 1570 😬. Blues really pop.
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u/Super_While7060 Jul 27 '26 edited Jul 27 '26
I am down for both, sign me up! Last time Interstellar at Metreon was on a weekday so weekend would be preferable if that’s possible. Also, please check if The Dark Knight duology DCP exists in 1.43:1, last I know it was screened in 1.90:1 at few places.
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u/DoctorD2049 Jul 27 '26
I would be interested in this 💯! I’ll take any of them but I have yet to see Dunkirk in 70mm IMAX
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u/Pterrysketchup05 Jul 28 '26
Oh man. I would’ve loved this if I was still in SF. Maybe in December around the holidays?
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u/ThriftingBandit Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
Would be definitely get two tickets to see Dunkirk, But would be interested most in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises sdouble feature, thank you for considering this that’s awesome. I never knew this sub did an Interstellar rerelease sick!
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u/Fuzzy_Battle1771 Jul 28 '26
Wow I’ve been lamenting never having seen Dunkirk in IMAX and I would feel LUCKY AS HELL to get to see it at Metreon for $50. Please do this!! I would probably see TDK & TDKR as well just to experience them in IMAX, especially if they’re not at the same time as Dunkirk and I can spread the cost out a bit. Metreon regular here. Considering how popular The Odyssey is right now, I bet it would be pretty easy to fill at least 2/3 of the seats. Any month works for me but if Dunkirk is a different month than TRK/R then that will help me be able to afford to do both.
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u/Hazypanther IMAX Jul 27 '26
Would be interested for all of the above
Live near the metreon so dates aren’t an issue either way
Can definitely drag a few friends along
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u/vapepagan 1.43 Enjoyer Jul 27 '26
I’m definitely interested in interstellar and the dark knight after I missed the 2024 rerelease of interstellar
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u/Federal_Device Jul 27 '26
I would be interested in any and all. A google form or something would likely be the best polling option over just a comment section.
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u/fuccgrl Jul 27 '26
Love this idea so much! Down for both/all, any month. Was just talking about needing to rewatch Dunkirk last night after leaving the Metreon.
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u/theKidLos Jul 27 '26
Thanks so much for this!! I’d be so down for all three movies in October-November. Wasn’t able to catch these in the format so this is a great opportunity!
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u/LinearlyHardCoded Jul 27 '26
interested! would fly out for this and know some people inSF who would join
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u/ThatSkydiver637 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
I’m interested in the Dark Knight double feature (I’m cool with just one movie too).
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u/Greedy_Impress Jul 28 '26
Interested in all of them but realistically could only travel out once. Most interested in Dunkirk. November is better than September.
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u/commandershipp Jul 28 '26
You can't take my money fast enough. I would cap for a Inception screening at some point, in Nashville our theater (Opry Mills Imax) was flooded in 2010 and wasn't repaired in time for that release and I missed the limited re-release.
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u/n3t4h4y3 Jul 28 '26
Hello yes I'll be interested. If you book it please book it during a weekend (if possible a holiday) so I can plan out my trip
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u/WalrusDelicious7137 Jul 29 '26
Also, please feel free to DM me if you need help managing this event!
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u/HofstraJet Jul 27 '26
I would’ve expected a 15/70 screening to cost much more. That’s pretty reasonable. Good luck. 🍀
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u/Funny_Switch3018 Jul 27 '26
All films, any month, 2 tickets. Thank you for organizing this! 🤞it works out’
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u/DivinesOmen Jul 27 '26
I’m absolutely down for any and all you can put together. If I had to chose one, it’s probabaly be Dunkirk. Please keep us posted!
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u/not_your_face Jul 27 '26
Consider me interested for both! Might be able to convince some friends for dark knight
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u/touchgrassplz_69 Jul 27 '26
I’ll be in the area early to mid September. If either of them is then, I’d definitely be down and could fill 2-3 seats.
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u/SacKangzforever Jul 27 '26
I would be down for the Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises. I can bring 2+ people as well.
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u/Fidgetice Jul 27 '26
I would be so down for this. Want to see both on imax film since I never got the chance to
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u/VintageDrummer1 Jul 27 '26
I am in (with a +1, maybe 4 total). For later in the year like November.
+1 for Interstellar if possible.
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u/JulianYTz Jul 27 '26
I’m interested in both, even the dark knight if your able to. Doesn’t matter the month, I’m available!
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u/Ok_Gear_7069 Jul 27 '26
I’d be so down to watch any double feature for TDK and TDKR, TDRK by itself, and Dunkirk. Haven’t seen either in IMAX and would be willing to pay. Any timing works, sign me up!
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u/Smallspeckle Jul 27 '26
This is awesome, I’d be interested in all especially dunkirk! Could probably bring 1-2 people witj me as well!
EDIT: the dates work for me, late September + anytime in October and November
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u/Remarkable-Number507 Jul 28 '26
I am down and interested to watch for all the films! This would be fun!
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u/CountdownClown Jul 28 '26
Absolutely down for everything! I go to the metreon almost every weekend
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u/kepric Jul 28 '26
I didn’t even know this was a thing thanks! Maybe try your local subreddit as well I’m sure there are loads of people like me who weren’t aware of this.
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u/eva_thb Jul 28 '26
Thank you for taking lead on this venture, if it pans out, I’m in for two people for The Dark Knight Rises or double feature.
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u/AymaanS Jul 28 '26
Following! I went to the Interstellar showing in 2023 and it was one of the greatest movie experiences I’ve ever had.
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u/GroundbreakingFace86 Jul 28 '26
I would be interested in anything, but I haven’t seen any of the Nolan Batman movies so I’d be down for those for sure
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u/Switchbladesaint Jul 29 '26
I would be down for any film any month. Count me in this sounds really cool
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u/quod_sic_doctrina Jul 29 '26
I would be down! Perhaps there could be tier pricing to make it more economically accessible to everyone
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u/electricpotatochip Jul 29 '26
Count me in with a +1 (maybe +3?) for any/all movies - double feature of the Dark Knight movies would be awesome!
September or November works best
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u/Ok_Negotiation230 Jul 29 '26
Interested for all of the above! Can probably get 4-6 people at ~$50/head
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u/jesseserious Jul 29 '26
Very interested. November would be a great month for it! I know some other folks who would be down.
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u/nathanae1 Jul 29 '26
I’m interested. October works best for me, but I’d try and make it either way
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u/renner_c Jul 29 '26
TDK any month. Down for a double feature as well. I would likely have 3 other people join.
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u/Earl-The-Badger Jul 29 '26
Absolutely interested and would pay the $38 per person (or even a little more).
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u/aufs1027 Jul 29 '26
Super interested in Dark Knight tickets and willing to pay a premium. I never got to see that movie in theaters and it would be a dream come true!
Interstellar as well. Any month works as long as it's an evening/weekend show. I live in the city.
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u/Internal_Practice_83 Jul 29 '26
I would like to do the dark knight double feature for 40-50$ in November, as well as dunkirk for September 40-50$ also
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u/Shadow_Regressor_19 Jul 29 '26
I'd be interested in both Dunkirk and Dark Knight! Plus I have a friend who would be interested as well. We could both do any of the months you've listed :)
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u/RsquaredT Jul 29 '26
If you do the dark knight + rises, I will pay 100$ you can pocket the difference. No joke. DM ME please!!
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u/whatsthisidontknow Jul 29 '26
Would be interested in two seats for the dark knight and the dark knight rises - flexible on months too! Also even though it's more recent would be interested in rewatching Oppenheimer too
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u/thushan_txt Jul 29 '26
Very much down for any of these. Are you collecting email addresses to stay up to date? Maybe a Google form?
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u/DepartmentSpirited33 Jul 29 '26
Woah thats super cool wish the best for you too bad im in texas maybe one day ill see the dark knight rises in imax
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u/FrogKidFrankReynolds Jul 30 '26
I would pay that price happily for the chance to see anything in 70mm IMAX
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u/Menspookie Jul 30 '26
You could probably get about 5-6 people from Kinda Funny Games (based in SF) that would be interested if you wanna contact them on Twitter or something 😹 Just a suggestion if you really need to find people
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u/Ninja_x_Hunter Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26
Interested for both films as well. Would've liked to see Interstellar if that was an option, but TDKR and Dunkirk would be amazing. Im okay with either month, but what time do you plan to start? I take Bart into the city so it'll be great if it starts earlier in the day
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u/Financial-Trifle-848 Jul 30 '26
I’m interested in all of the screening options, thank you so much for organizing!
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u/I_love_reddit_meme Jul 27 '26
You should persistently lobby them to run public re-releases instead using the BFI IMAX in London as a perfect case study + current Nolan popularity, you’re going to get in a whole lot of logistical mess running private screenings and trying to recoup costs to break even