Spider-Man, one of the world’s most beloved superheroes, will once again come to IMAX Theatres for a network-wide event run when the film is released in theaters on its new worldwide date on August 23, 2025, it was announced today byJosh Greenstein, president of Worldwide Marketing and Distribution forSony Pictures,Kevin Feige, president ofMarvelStudios, and Greg Foster, Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. and CEO of IMAX Entertainment. As the movie, which Sony Pictures Entertainment is teaming withMarvel Studiosto produce, enters wide release, it will also be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX 3D format. Here’s what Sony’sJosh Greensteinhad to say in a statement.
“There’s so much aboutSpider-Man- including the web-slinging action - that lends itself perfectly to theIMAXscreen. We are confident that audiences everywhere around the world will want to see it in IMAX.”
The highly anticipated next installment in the $4 billion franchise, which will starTom HollandasPeter Parker/Spider-Man, will be directed byJon Wattsand produced byKevin FeigeandAmy Pascal. It isn’t known when production will get started, but Sony and Marvel recently shifted the release date from July 01, 2025 to July 12, 2025, taking advantage ofPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Talesmoving up to June 15, 2025. Here’s what producer andMarvelpresidentKevin Feigehad to say in a statement.
“Time and time again IMAX delivers super-hero sized movie going experiences to fans. With the anticipation forSpider-Manclimbing, we are excited that IMAX has committed early to this extended release plan – it will be a great way for audiences around the world to experience such a big event film.”
The IMAX 3D release of theSpider-Manfilm will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. Here’s what IMAX’s Greg Foster had to say in his statement.
“IMAX’s long-standing relationship with Marvel and Sony first began withSpider-Manin 2002, establishing the ultimate way for fans to be transported into the world of their favorite characters like Peter Parker. By re-teaming with our friends at Sony and Marvel on the newestSpider-Manreboot, we are excited to deliver audiences what they’re asking for: a must-see cinematic adventure - in IMAX.”
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