IMAX, 4DX and the screens worth travelling for

IMAX is a large-format cinema system with its own screen geometry, projection and sound, run under licence from IMAX Corporation. In India it is found mostly in PVR, INOX and Cinépolis multiplexes.

21 towns · most in Bengaluru, Mumbai

4DX, from the Korean company CJ 4DPLEX, adds moving seats and effects such as wind, water spray and scent, timed to the film.

19 towns · most in Bengaluru, Delhi

ScreenX, also from CJ 4DPLEX, extends the picture onto the side walls of the auditorium for a wider, 270-degree view.

4 towns · most in Bengaluru, Delhi

Dolby Cinema pairs Dolby Vision laser projection with Dolby Atmos sound in a purpose-built auditorium.

4 towns · most in Bengaluru, Hyderabad

ICE is a premium auditorium format developed by the French chain CGR, with light panels along the side walls. In India it is found at PVR cinemas.

4 towns · most in Bengaluru, Gurugram (Gurgaon)

P[XL] is PVR's own premium large-format auditorium.

14 towns · most in Bengaluru, Hyderabad

EPIQ is a premium large-format screen brand used by some Indian cinemas.

9 towns · most in Chennai, Hyderabad

MX4D is a motion-seat and effects format, in India found at a few INOX cinemas.

3 towns · most in Indore, Lucknow

Insignia is INOX's luxury auditorium format, with recliner seats and seat-side service.

19 towns · most in Mumbai, Bengaluru

LUXE is a luxury auditorium format, found mostly at PVR cinemas.

16 towns · most in Mumbai, Delhi

7D is a motion-seat and effects ride-style experience, often in small standalone auditoriums.

10 towns · most in Ghaziabad, Jaipur

Dolby Atmos is an object-based surround-sound format. Many multiplexes and upgraded single screens use it.

278 towns · most in Chennai, Bengaluru

Cinemas listed with 3D shows on BookMyShow or District.

247 towns · most in Chennai, Bengaluru

Cinemas that list laser projection, which gives a brighter, sharper picture than older lamp projectors.

210 towns · most in Chennai, Bengaluru

Cinemas that list recliner seats on BookMyShow or District. Recliners are usually in some rows or screens, not all of them.

222 towns · most in Mumbai, Ahmedabad

Cinemas that list wheelchair access on BookMyShow or District. Access can differ by screen and row, so check with the cinema.

173 towns · most in Mumbai, Hyderabad

Open-air cinemas where you watch from your own car.

5 towns · most in Ahmedabad, Indore