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IMAX in the Philippines uses 4K laser projection with 12-channel immersive audio. SM Cinema completed a 10-location Laser upgrade program in 2024–2025, with CoLa systems at the largest screens (MOA, Evia) and Laser XT at all other locations. All local screens project at 1.90:1 — true 1.43:1 IMAX requires dual GT Laser projectors, which no Philippine cinema currently has.

4 movies, 5 cinemas, 5 cities

Where to Watch IMAX

All cinemas use IMAX 12-channel immersive audio and project at 1.90:1 aspect ratio (standard widescreen IMAX, not the taller 1.43:1 "full frame" IMAX seen abroad).

CinemaScreenRatioProjectorSeatsUpgraded
SM Mall of Asia

Pasay City

24 meters wide1.90:1 (screen built for 1.43:1)IMAX CoLa5702024
SM Aura Premier

Parkway Brgy Fort Bonifacio

21 meters wide1.90:1IMAX Laser XT5002024
SM Lanang Premier
Crime 101
Crime 101

IMAX at 4 cinemas · 37 showtimes

SM Aura PremierSM CinemaParkway Brgy Fort Bonifacio
12:30 PM3:30 PM6:30 PM9:30 PM12:30 PM3:30 PM6:30 PM9:30 PM3:30 PM9:30 PM3:30 PM9:30 PM3:30 PM9:30 PM
SM City North EdsaSM Cinema

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Davao City

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1.90:1
IMAX Laser XT
500
2025
SM Megamall

Wack-Wack Village

—1.90:1IMAX Laser XT4722024
SM City North Edsa

Quezon City

15 meters wide1.90:1IMAX Laser XT4702023
SM Seaside City Cebu

Cebu City

—1.90:1IMAX Laser XT3632025
SM Southmall

Las Piñas City

—1.90:1IMAX Laser XT——
SM City Clark

Clark

—1.90:1IMAX Laser XT——
Vista Cinemas at Evia Lifestyle Center

Las Piñas

—1.90:1IMAX CoLa—2024
Quezon City
2:30 PM8:30 PM12:30 PM6:30 PM12:30 PM6:30 PM12:30 PM6:30 PM
SM MegamallSM CinemaWack-Wack Village
11:15 AM4:40 PM10:00 PM11:15 AM4:40 PM10:00 PM11:15 AM4:40 PM10:00 PM
SM Mall of AsiaSM CinemaPasay City
3:15 PM8:30 PM3:15 PM8:30 PM3:15 PM8:30 PM
"Wuthering Heights"
"Wuthering Heights"

IMAX at 4 cinemas · 35 showtimes

SM MegamallSM CinemaWack-Wack Village
12:00 PMP8503:00 PM6:00 PM9:00 PM11:50 AM12:00 PM12:45 PM2:50 PM3:00 PM3:45 PM5:50 PM6:00 PM6:45 PM8:50 PM9:00 PM
SM Mall of AsiaSM CinemaPasay City
12:15 PMP8507:00 PM12:15 PM7:00 PM
SM Aura PremierSM CinemaParkway Brgy Fort Bonifacio
12:30 PM3:00 PM3:30 PM6:30 PM9:30 PM9:45 PM12:30 PM3:00 PM3:30 PM6:30 PM9:30 PM9:45 PM
SM City North EdsaSM CinemaQuezon City
1:00 PMP8508:30 PM11:30 AM5:30 PM
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

IMAX at 4 cinemas · 24 showtimes

SM Mall of AsiaSM CinemaPasay City
1:00 PM6:15 PM1:00 PM6:15 PM1:00 PM6:15 PM
SM Aura PremierSM CinemaParkway Brgy Fort Bonifacio
1:00 PM7:00 PM1:00 PM7:00 PM1:00 PM7:00 PM
SM MegamallSM CinemaWack-Wack Village
2:20 PM7:40 PM2:20 PM7:40 PM2:20 PM7:40 PM
SM City North EdsaSM CinemaQuezon City
3:45 PM9:30 PM3:45 PM9:30 PM3:45 PM9:30 PM
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash

IMAX at 4 cinemas · 10 showtimes

SM Aura PremierSM CinemaParkway Brgy Fort Bonifacio
11:00 AM5:45 PM11:00 AM5:45 PM
SM Mall of AsiaSM CinemaPasay City
3:10 PM9:45 PM3:10 PM9:45 PM
SM City North EdsaSM CinemaQuezon City
4:20 PM
Vista Cinemas at Evia Lifestyle CenterVista CinemasLas Piñas
7:40 AMP1100

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cinemas in the Philippines have IMAX?
In Metro Manila: SM Mall of Asia (Pasay), SM Aura Premier (BGC), SM North EDSA (QC), SM Megamall (Mandaluyong), SM Southmall (Las Piñas), and Vista Mall Evia (Las Piñas). Regional locations include SM Seaside Cebu, SM Lanang Premier (Davao), and SM City Clark. All have been upgraded to IMAX with Laser as part of SM Cinema's 10-location laser program (2024–2025).
How much do IMAX tickets cost in the Philippines?
IMAX tickets typically range from P850 to P1,000 depending on the cinema, location, and whether it's a standard or premium screening. Prices are shown alongside each showtime above.
What's the difference between CoLa and Laser XT?
Both are IMAX 4K laser systems, but they differ in scale. CoLa (Commercial Laser) is a single-projector, dual-lens system designed for the largest screens (used at SM MOA and Vista Evia). Laser XT is a more compact single-lens system optimized for medium-sized retrofit screens (used at SM Aura, North EDSA, Megamall, and all regional locations). Both deliver 4K resolution and 12-channel audio — the main difference is lumen output for larger screens.
What's the difference between IMAX and A-Giant?
IMAX uses proprietary 4K laser projection and 12-channel immersive audio, with screens up to 24 meters wide. A-Giant is Ayala Malls Cinemas' own premium large format — screens are 4x standard size with Dolby Atmos object-based audio. IMAX emphasizes scale and bass-heavy immersion, while A-Giant at locations like TriNoma is preferred by some for Atmos clarity on dialogue-heavy or musical films.
Is MOA IMAX better than Evia IMAX?
SM MOA has the largest screen in the country (24m wide, 570 seats) and is the consensus choice for sheer scale — it was the first IMAX in the Philippines (2006) and even screened Interstellar in 15/70mm film. However, MOA's screen was built for 1.43:1 but the current CoLa projector only fills 1.90:1, leaving unused screen area. Vista Evia (also CoLa) was the first IMAX with Laser in Southeast Asia (2018) and is praised for sharper image quality and higher maintenance standards. The choice comes down to screen size (MOA) vs image quality (Evia).
What's 1.90:1 vs 1.43:1 IMAX?
1.43:1 is the original tall IMAX aspect ratio — nearly square, filling your entire field of vision. 1.90:1 is the standard widescreen IMAX format used in all Philippine cinemas. The difference is about 26% more image height with 1.43:1. Films like Oppenheimer and Interstellar were shot in 1.43:1 IMAX but are shown cropped to 1.90:1 here. True 1.43:1 digital projection requires the dual-projector GT Laser system, which no Philippine cinema currently has.
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