Screen 10 was upgraded to Vue’s EPIC format and opened in July 2025 making it the first EPIC screen in London. Barco 4K Laser projection capable of HDR, HFR and 3D plus Dolby Atmos audio.
Was told yesterday by the Deputy Manager that there are plans to convert Screen 12 plus the unused VIP area into an IMAX screen but unfortunately they are quite low down on the list so it might be a while before work begins.
Have hoped that would happen one day because the auditorium and current screen size is just too big and wasted as a standard, albeit very big, screen.
Screen 3: Dolby Cinema opened on 09/09/22 (sixth Dolby Cinema to open in the UK) after refurbishment/conversion from the previous non-Dolby Cinema auditorium.
The IMAX screen will have been installed Summer 2019 onwards according to this article.
Screen 5: IMAX has an estimated screen width of ~48 feet or 14.63m based on the auditorium width of 52 feet. All seats (120) are recliners plus two disability spaces.
One of the very few IMAX screens in the UK that has recliner seats throughout. Odeon, Swiss Cottage being another.
There are 213 + 2 mobility seats in the Dolby Cinema (screen 1) plus four VIP boxes (unknown number of seats per box) per the ticket booking page on their official site.
Can someone please confirm the IMAX system at this movie theatre? Is it IMAX 2x2K Xenon with 6-channel audio? Capable of 2K HFR in 3D for Avatar: Way of Water?
A general question regarding AMC, how common is it for one site to have both Dolby Cinema and IMAX auditoriums? I believe AMC Lincoln 13 and AMC Empire 25 have both?
In the UK there is currently just one Dolby Cinema (Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square London) with another opening soon in Leeds. Neither of which include an IMAX screen in the same multiplex. Which is what raised this question. Wondered if it bothered either Dolby or IMAX having the other competing if you will in the same location?
Do AMC offer unlimited refills for the Freestyle Coke machines? Also, is that a Fanta Frozen (aka Tango Blast in the UK) machine that I see in the latest photos uploaded by @ridethetrain ? Since the introduction of a Sugar Tax (March 2018) in the UK, all Tango Blast drinks are only available as Sugar-Free which taste awful. Guess you guys still get the full-fat versions which taste way nicer?
Interesting. Wonder how long those prices will be available for and whether the reductions had anything to do with the public backlash on social media etc?
It is better news for moviegoers and nice of Odeon to respond positively.
Presumably, as no photos have been posted online of a video wall entrance to the auditorium, there is not one at this cinema? Which is a shame seeing as this is a flagship venue and presently AFAIK the largest Dolby Cinema in the world?
Does anyone know the dimensions of the IMAX screen after the upgrade to IMAX with Laser XT and the Luxe treatment a few years ago?
Thanks.
Screen 10 was upgraded to Vue’s EPIC format and opened in July 2025 making it the first EPIC screen in London. Barco 4K Laser projection capable of HDR, HFR and 3D plus Dolby Atmos audio.
Was told yesterday by the Deputy Manager that there are plans to convert Screen 12 plus the unused VIP area into an IMAX screen but unfortunately they are quite low down on the list so it might be a while before work begins.
Have hoped that would happen one day because the auditorium and current screen size is just too big and wasted as a standard, albeit very big, screen.
Does anyone know approximate screen sizes and seat counts per auditorium?
Thanks.
Major upgrades including three OmniMAXX screens, recliners in all auditoriums and Laser projectors.
https://news.stv.tv/west-central/omniplex-announces-plans-for-former-cineworld-worlds-tallest-cinema-in-glasgow
Omniplex Cinema Group has now taken over Empire Cinemas, High Wycombe
Ireland’s Omniplex Cinema Group Sets UK Expansion With Purchase Of Five Empire Cinema Locations
They have their own PLF, OmniplexMAXX
Here’s hoping they install one at High Wycombe as I’ll certainly be going there to check it out.
Earlier in 2023 this site had two auditoriums refurbished, the existing IMAX screen plus Dolby Cinema was added to another.
Swindon Interiors
Screen 3: Dolby Cinema opened on 09/09/22 (sixth Dolby Cinema to open in the UK) after refurbishment/conversion from the previous non-Dolby Cinema auditorium.
@CF100 - The Ultimate Survivor documentary that you linked to was very interesting and a real trip down memory lane.
Thank you.
The IMAX screen will have been installed Summer 2019 onwards according to this article.
Screen 5: IMAX has an estimated screen width of ~48 feet or 14.63m based on the auditorium width of 52 feet. All seats (120) are recliners plus two disability spaces.
One of the very few IMAX screens in the UK that has recliner seats throughout. Odeon, Swiss Cottage being another.
There are 213 + 2 mobility seats in the Dolby Cinema (screen 1) plus four VIP boxes (unknown number of seats per box) per the ticket booking page on their official site.
Can someone please confirm the IMAX system at this movie theatre? Is it IMAX 2x2K Xenon with 6-channel audio? Capable of 2K HFR in 3D for Avatar: Way of Water?
Thanks.
Has anyone visited the Dolby Cinema at this megaplex, if so, thoughts? Any photos to share?
Thanks.
A general question regarding AMC, how common is it for one site to have both Dolby Cinema and IMAX auditoriums? I believe AMC Lincoln 13 and AMC Empire 25 have both?
In the UK there is currently just one Dolby Cinema (Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square London) with another opening soon in Leeds. Neither of which include an IMAX screen in the same multiplex. Which is what raised this question. Wondered if it bothered either Dolby or IMAX having the other competing if you will in the same location?
Do AMC offer unlimited refills for the Freestyle Coke machines? Also, is that a Fanta Frozen (aka Tango Blast in the UK) machine that I see in the latest photos uploaded by @ridethetrain ? Since the introduction of a Sugar Tax (March 2018) in the UK, all Tango Blast drinks are only available as Sugar-Free which taste awful. Guess you guys still get the full-fat versions which taste way nicer?
@CF100 – Thanks for sharing that very detailed account of your Dolby Cinema experience at Odeon LUXE, Leicester Square.
One year in the making and you weren’t blown away. Hmmm…
Does anyone happen to know the size of the IMAX screen at this cinema?
Does anyone happen to know the measurements of the IMAX screen at this cinema?
Does anyone happen to know the measurements of the IMAX screen at this cinema?
Interesting. Wonder how long those prices will be available for and whether the reductions had anything to do with the public backlash on social media etc?
It is better news for moviegoers and nice of Odeon to respond positively.
A short video on the opening of Odeon LUXE, Leicester Square.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAzFnVSoIco&feature=youtu.be
Presumably, as no photos have been posted online of a video wall entrance to the auditorium, there is not one at this cinema? Which is a shame seeing as this is a flagship venue and presently AFAIK the largest Dolby Cinema in the world?
Review: Odeon LUXE Leicester Square Dolby Cinema
@CF100
Thank you very much for the detailed account of your IMAX with Laser experience at this new cinema.
Shame that I was unable to make it. Hope to visit soon though…
According to this Screen Rant article, around 70% of Dunkirk was shot in the 1.43:1 IMAX format.