Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets 7 Premium Format Screenings, First Shot For SCREENX Film
The absence of IMAX from the premium format lineup and the debut of the Shot For SCREENX process mark a shift in how major studio blockbusters prioritize theatrical presentation partnerships.
Reporting from 2 sources: Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today.
The upcoming Tom Holland Spider-Man film, set four years after No Way Home, will screen in seven premium large formats totaling 12 versions when it opens in Japan and the U.S. on July 31. The formats include SCREENX, 4DX, ULTRA 4DX, MX4D, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby Atmos, plus standard 2D. Notably, this is the first film in history produced as a "Shot For SCREENX" project, meaning it was designed from the planning stage and shot with SCREENX-specific cameras. IMAX is not among the announced formats. Director Destin Daniel Cretton said in a video that the SCREENX team was on set shooting exclusive footage, calling the result "very unique." The cast alongside Holland includes Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal, Tramell Tillman, Michael Mando, and Mark Ruffalo. The second round of advance ticket cards with clear cards goes on sale July 3.
The film is the fourth installment in the Tom Holland Spider-Man series. It takes place four years after the events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Peter Parker erased himself from the memories of everyone worldwide to protect his loved ones and now protects New York City alone. His spider abilities begin to mutate, and he must confront new threats attacking the city with his evolving powers.
The SCREENX format projects images onto the left and right walls in addition to the front screen. Director Destin Daniel Cretton said in a video that the SCREENX team participated on set and shot exclusive footage for the film. "It is very unique and unlike anything anyone has experienced before," he said. A SCREENX trailer has also been released.
The poster visuals for each large format capture Spider-Man's acrobatic movements. The SCREENX version shows his web-swinging action across New York City. The Dolby Cinema version shows a tense scene of him landing in front of a mysterious ninja group wielding Japanese swords.
The second batch of movie ticket advance cards with a clear card goes on sale July 3 at theaters nationwide. They are priced at 1,600 yen for general admission and 900 yen for children. The tickets are limited in quantity and will end once sold out.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Eiga Natalie 「スパイダーマン：BND」SCREENX、4DX、Dolby Cinemaなどで上映決定
- Cinema Today 『スパイダーマン：BND』ラージフォーマット上映、IMAXは含まれず 全7種12バージョンで公開へ