HOYTS takes IMAX® across the Tasman with new cinemas coming this December
Soda Communications
- HOYTS is expanding its IMAX® with Laser offering by opening two new screens in December 2025 — one at HOYTS Sylvia Park in Auckland, New Zealand, and one at HOYTS Wetherill Park in Sydney, Australia.
- The new screens will be the first IMAX with Laser experience HOYTS has offered in New Zealand, marking a significant expansion of the circuit's premium cinema offering across the Tasman.
- IMAX with Laser technology features 4K projection, brighter and sharper imagery, deeper contrast, and precision multi-channel sound for full audience immersion.
- The openings are timed to coincide with the release of *Dune: Part Three*, the final instalment of Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi trilogy, which will be digitally re-mastered using IMAX DMR® technology.
- Both HOYTS Group CEO Damian Keogh and IMAX Chief Commercial Officer Giovanni Dolci cited strong audience demand for premium cinema formats as a key driver behind the expansion.
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HOYTS takes IMAX® across the Tasman with new cinemas coming this December
More HOYTS moviegoers will soon be able to experience the astonishing power of IMAX® with Laser, following an expansion that will see two new screens opening across the circuit before the end of the year. Moving beyond standard digital cinema technology, IMAX with Laser delivers extraordinary quality, featuring razor sharp 4K projection, brighter imagery and deeper contrast, all paired with precision multi-channel sound for complete audience immersion.
HOYTS Sylvia Park in Auckland will be home to HOYTS' first IMAX with Laser screen in New Zealand, while HOYTS Wetherill Park in Sydney will add a new Australian location. Both are set to open in December, just ahead of Dune: Part Three, the epic conclusion to Denis Villeneuve's acclaimed sci-fi trilogy.
HOYTS Group CEO and President Damian Keogh said the rollout reflects HOYTS’ continued investment in premium cinema and its commitment to delivering the highest quality experiences for audiences.
"We have seen incredible appetite for elevated cinema formats, with audiences seeking out the IMAX experience," Damian said.
“IMAX with Laser raises the bar with state-of-the-art projection and precision audio, delivering exceptional clarity, detail and sound. It further strengthens our premium cinema offering and gives audiences even more reasons to choose the big screen.”
“Expanding IMAX across Australia and bringing this offering to New Zealand gives more audiences the opportunity to enjoy a world-class cinema experience at HOYTS, combining cutting-edge technology, exceptional comfort and compelling content.”
IMAX Chief Commercial Officer Giovanni Dolci highlighted the demand from audiences.
“We’re excited to expand once again with HOYTS, an outstanding partner, with two new IMAX locations—including our first together in New Zealand.”
“Record results for The Odyssey show the strength of audience demand for IMAX across Australia and New Zealand. With Dune: Part Three closing out this year and a strong lineup of Filmed for IMAX titles ahead in 2027, this is an excellent moment to bring the IMAX Experience to more HOYTS audiences.”
At these two new IMAX locations, guests will experience:
- Crystal Clear IMAX Laser Projection: 4K laser projection delivers increased resolution, sharper and brighter images, deeper contrast and a wider range of colours to bring filmmakers’ visions to life on screen.
- Next Generation IMAX Precision Sound: Patented sound technology delivers greater clarity and depth, with precisely tuned and evenly distributed audio throughout the theatre.
Dune: Part Three will be digitally re-mastered specifically for IMAX with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology to take advantage of the increased sharpness, brightness, contrast, colour and other attributes it can deliver. The process enhances the image frame-by-frame and remixes the soundtrack to transport audiences beyond their seat and into the world of the movie.
For more information, go to hoyts.com.au or hoyts.co.nz.
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About HOYTS
Since opening the doors of its first cinema in 1909, HOYTS has gone on to become one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, with more than 500 screens and over 59,000 seats across the network. Today, HOYTS is the largest single-brand movie exhibitor in Australia and New Zealand.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) is a global leader in entertainment technology, delivering immersive cinematic experiences through proprietary software, architecture, and projection systems. Filmmakers, studios, and artists worldwide use IMAX to connect with audiences at scale, making its network one of the most powerful platforms for blockbuster events and entertainment.
Headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, IMAX operates 1,876 systems across 91 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026. IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code “1970.” IMAX and related marks are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. For more information, visit www.imax.com.
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