Christopher Nolan is making new film using “never-before-used” IMAX technology

Christopher Nolan will have his next film with “Never used before“IMAX technology. The director – known for visionary blockbusters like The Dark Knight Trilogy, beginning, Interstellar, DunkirkAnd Oppenheimer – pioneered IMAX film technology early in his career. Earlier this month, it was reported that Christopher Nolan's next film will star Matt Damon and Tom Holland, will begin filming in early 2025 and, like many of his previous films, will be released in IMAX.

Now, during a quarterly conference call (via diversity), IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond revealed Nolan will start his new film with “Never used before“ IMAX technology. Gelfond added that her teams developed this technology last year. Read his full comments below:

I'm pleased to announce that Chris will be using new Imax technology in the production of the film – never-before-used equipment that our teams have developed over the past year.

What Christopher Nolan's new IMAX technology means for his next film

It continues a career trend

As Christopher Nolan utilizes the new IMAX filmmaking equipment, the director will continue to pioneer the technology as he has throughout his career. In 2008 The Dark Knight was the first major motion picture film shot with high-resolution IMAX camerasTechnology that was previously reserved for documentaries. Warner Bros. was reluctant to approve the use of IMAX cameras because they were large, cumbersome and expensive, although Nolan insisted they were necessary to convey the expanded scope and scale of The Dark Knight.

An IMAX camera has broken in every Christopher Nolan film

Christopher Nolan revolutionized cinema with IMAX cameras, but not without trial and error as he broke the rare equipment three times.

Since The Dark Knight In 2008, Nolan continued to pioneer new IMAX technologies, including in his latest film. Oppenheimer was the first film ever shot on black and white IMAX film. To achieve this feat, Kodak and FotoKen had to develop the film specifically for it Oppenheimer. Additionally, Nolan has always been a vocal supporter of the IMAX cinema experience and urged audiences to see it Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm, which he believes is the highest quality image format ever developed and the way he believes the film should be viewed.

Our take on Christopher Nolan using the new IMAX technology for his next film

Prepare for another must-see cinematic event

Cillian Murphy is filmed in IMAX for Oppenheimer.

Out of The Dark Knight To OppenheimerChristopher Nolan has consistently pioneered IMAX film technology, creating cinematic masterpieces that must be seen on the largest possible screen. With each film, Nolan has demonstrated his commitment to improving the viewing experience, making IMAX not only a premier large format format, but also a major draw for viewers. Then it's only fitting Christopher Nolan will once again use the new IMAX technology for its next film, promising another unique and worth seeing cinema event.

Christopher Nolan's next film is scheduled to hit theaters on July 17, 2026.

Source: Diversity