Christopher Nolan will shoot his next movie with "never-before-used" IMAX technology. The director – known for visionary blockbusters such as The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Interstellar, Dunkirk, and Oppenheimer – has pioneered IMAX filming technology since early in his career. Earlier this month, it was reported that Christopher Nolan's next movie will star Matt Damon and Tom Holland, start filming in early 2025, and be released in IMAX, as have many of his past movies.
Now, during a quarterly earnings call (via Variety), IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond revealed that Nolan will shoot his new movie with "never-before-used" IMAX technology. Gelfond added that their teams have been developing this technology over the past year. Read his full comments below:
I’m pleased to share that Chris will be utilizing new Imax technology in the making of the film — never-before-used equipment that our teams have been developing through this past year.
What Christopher Nolan Using New IMAX Technology Means For His Next Movie
It Continues A Career Trend
With Christopher Nolan using new IMAX filming equipment, the director will continue to pioneer the technology, as he has consistently done throughout his career. In 2008, The Dark Knight was the first major motion picture to be shot with high-resolution IMAX cameras, technology that was previously reserved for documentaries. Warner Bros. was hesitant to approve the use of IMAX cameras because they were large, unwieldy, and expensive, though Nolan insisted they were necessary to convey the expanded scope and scale of The Dark Knight.
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Since The Dark Knight in 2008, Nolan has continued to pioneer new IMAX technology, including on his most recent film. Oppenheimer was the first movie ever shot on black-and-white IMAX film. To accomplish this feat, Kodak and FotoKen had to develop the film specially for Oppenheimer. Additionally, Nolan has always been a vocal advocate for the IMAX theater experience, urging audiences to see Oppenheimer in IMAX 70mm, which he considers to be the highest quality imaging format ever devised and the way he intended the film to be seen.
Our Take On Christopher Nolan Using New IMAX Technology For His Next Movie
Prepare For Another Must-See Cinematic Event
From The Dark Knight to Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan has consistently pioneered IMAX filming technology, creating cinematic masterpieces that demand to be seen on the largest screen possible. With each film, Nolan has shown a commitment to advancing the audience experience, making IMAX not just a premium large format, but a significant draw for viewers. It's only fitting, then, that Christopher Nolan will once again use new IMAX technology for his next film, promising yet another unique and must-see cinematic event.
Christopher Nolan's next movie is scheduled for a release on July 17, 2026.
Source: Variety
Christopher Nolan
Birthdate July 30, 1970
Birthplace Westminster, London, England, UK
English (US) ·