Formats
12 formats · 10 showing now
Some films are best seen in a specific format, whether that's the depth of 70mm, the grain of 35mm or the immersion of IMAX. Right now, 35mm has the most on with 143 films screening, followed by IMAX and 4DX. Below they're grouped by the source a screening plays from, and the presentation it's shown in.
Source
What the projector is actually playing. This is where a film's texture comes from, whether that's the grain of a celluloid print or the cleanliness of a digital master.
70mm FilmsLarge-format 70mm prints deliver exceptional depth, clarity and scale on the big screen. Find 70mm screenings across London's cinemas, from restored classics to blockbuster revivals.
IMAX 70mm FilmsThe largest film format in commercial exhibition: 15-perforation 70mm running horizontally through the projector, for roughly ten times the negative area of a standard 35mm frame.
35mm FilmsCelluloid the way it was meant to be seen, grain and all. Discover 35mm film screenings at repertory and independent cinemas across London.
16mm FilmsRare archival prints, avant-garde work and rediscovered gems shown on 16mm. Find 16mm screenings at cinemas and film clubs across London.
VHS FilmsLo-fi nostalgia and cult oddities screened straight from tape. Discover VHS screenings at cinemas and clubs across London.
Laser Disc FilmsA format for collectors and cinephiles, offering a distinctive analogue-era presentation. Find LaserDisc screenings at specialist cinemas and clubs across London.
Nitrate FilmsThe luminous, flammable film stock of early cinema, shown on specially equipped projectors. Find rare nitrate screenings across London.
Presentation
The auditorium and its equipment: the screen, the projection system, the sound, and whether the film is shown flat or in 3D.
IMAX FilmsThe largest screens and highest resolution for maximum immersion. Find IMAX screenings across London's cinemas.
4DX FilmsMotion seats, wind, water and scent bring the action off the screen and into the auditorium. Discover 4DX screenings at cinemas across London.
Screen X FilmsPanoramic 270-degree projection that wraps the film around three walls of the auditorium. Find ScreenX screenings across London's cinemas.
Dolby Cinema FilmsDolby Vision imaging and Dolby Atmos sound for reference-grade picture and audio. Find Dolby Cinema screenings across London.
3D FilmsFilms presented in stereoscopic 3D for added depth and spectacle. Find 3D screenings across London's cinemas.