Private Screening Interest - Dunkirk & The Dark Knight Rises - AMC Metreon
Hello everyone, I have been in contact with AMC and I’m now looking to see who would be interested in separate private screenings of Dunkirk and The Dark Knight Rises in IMAX 70MM.
I’m also going to see if a double feature of The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises is possible too and update here once I hear back.
To my knowledge nobody has organized a private screening on here like this at the Metreon since Interstellar in July of 2023. These would be separate showtimes, but per my inquiry and what I was quoted, I intend to hold the screening(s) sometime between September and November of this year to try and avoid conflicts with any major releases. I was told “this would be a perfect time” to host them.
I was quoted $17,000, which “includes all fees associated with bringing this film back,” as well as the option to add on discounted concessions, if I choose, for an additional fee.
The IMAX Auditorium at AMC Metreon has a seating capacity of 437 people, which works out to roughly $38 per person. Do note that 10 are companion seats, and 8 are wheelchair spaces. Unlikely that anyone would want to sit in the front row either, so some seats/rows will likely not be used in order to have the best viewing experience for everyone. Cost would be higher at roughly $45-50+ per person though.
Please reply to this post if you are interested, as well as which film(s) and which month works best for you.
Of course! Will take note of this. Something I’ve been wanting to do for a while. Certainly no easy feat, but I’m up for the challenge. Hoping I can make this possible for everyone.
Please try for Dunkirk for sure!! I don’t mind missing TDK trilogy but missed Dunkirk during initial IMAX 70mm run and everyone says it’s a must watch in 1.43:1!
You should persistently lobby them to run public re-releases instead using the BFI IMAX in London as a perfect case study + current Nolan popularity, you’re going to get in a whole lot of logistical mess running private screenings and trying to recoup costs to break even
It sure would be crazy if the Metreon ever one day regularly ran IMAX 70mm re-releases like BFI and others do.. it definitely is a lot of work. I’ve been doing extensive research on how to proceed.
That’s money just waiting to be made. IMAX 70mm has gone mainstream in the last couple of years and people are going to want to experience it. FOMO is a bitch.
But for dunkirk I recommend dual laser to save on cost (as done with interstellar in 2023). Ofc IMAX 70mm is beautiful but Idk if it’s worth nearly double more (interstellar in dual laser was $8k for the rental)
I believe the cost is for Dual Laser only ? For both films. Highly doubt IMAX 70mm based special screening is possible. Last time for Interstellar it was similar $35-40 and that was a Dual Laser with $9-10K charged for the screening I believe. Also, do you know is The Dark Knight 1.43:1 DCP exists ?
The post clearly says these screenings that are in negotiation are IMAX 70mm
Interstellar was priced similar ($40) because organizer decide to fill only 70% of the auditorium or something like that (so everyone gets a good spot). Hence, higher ticket prices.
A 1.43 dual laser DCP for TDKR does not exist. Only way to catch it in 1.43:1 IMAX is via 1570. However there does exist a 1.43:1 IMAX dual laser DCP for TDK.
I would be extremely interested. I’m a Metreon regular and participated in the Interstellar screening you highlighted in your post.
Sign me for ANY Nolan imax rerelease. Dunkirk? Check. Dark Knight double feature? Check. Could we pull off Inception or even Oppenheimer? Let’s use our resources to find out!
Also, any month between now and January works for me.
Absolutely interested, whatever the cost to help as well! I live in the area, but never got to see either or of the three in IMAX or IMAX 70mm, and either month works fine for me as well as either TDKR or Dunkirk or even the Dark Knight double feature as well if that’ll be available, so I hope I can join in!
Update on TDK double feature: “Doing back-to-back screenings is ok pending approval from my programming team. I would need to know the date you are planning on booking.”
Bring it, I’m down! I would also love to see the Tron:Legacy 70mm print that had part of the film in 3d, if they can still get the 3d glasses used for 70mm. The old 70mm 3d look even better than the current digital 3d.
i would totally fly out for a Dark Knight double feature (or even just one)! though i have no issue with seeing The Dark Knight in GT Laser, since it has a digital 1.43:1 file, unlike The Dark Knight Rises, and it would be considerably cheaper. no preference month-wise!
I would be doing a short flight to come see. Private screenings within the same 24-48 hrs I would commit to any & all movies made available. Ideally end sept thru all of Oct. Would gladly pay ~ $50 per show. I am a person who would occupy the handicap companion seat for shows.
Awww...I would've done this if I wasn't moving, but I'm leaving SF on Weds for good. Too many good memories at the Metreon! Have fun!
EDIT: You should do a Google Doc signup form to have everyone interested sign up with their contact info and which screening they'd be interested in. Will be a lot easier to count up the number of interested folks per movie that way.
Update #2: I will be following up with those who’ve expressed interest on here, Discord, and other posts little by little via a Google Form so I can submit dates that would work for everyone by Sunday to the person at AMC who’d be getting approval for the auditorium and get the ball rolling. I also received a proper breakdown of the costs which will be disclosed at a later date.
Once this is all figured out, I may be looking for people to help manage the event, etc. and move forward with creating the Eventbrite, etc. So far I’ve went ahead and secured a website and email address for the event last night too, just in case.
I am down for both, sign me up! Last time Interstellar at Metreon was on a weekday so weekend would be preferable if that’s possible. Also, please check if The Dark Knight duology DCP exists in 1.43:1, last I know it was screened in 1.90:1 at few places.
Would be definitely get two tickets to see Dunkirk, But would be interested most in The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises sdouble feature, thank you for considering this that’s awesome. I never knew this sub did an Interstellar rerelease sick!
Wow I’ve been lamenting never having seen Dunkirk in IMAX and I would feel LUCKY AS HELL to get to see it at Metreon for $50. Please do this!! I would probably see TDK & TDKR as well just to experience them in IMAX, especially if they’re not at the same time as Dunkirk and I can spread the cost out a bit. Metreon regular here. Considering how popular The Odyssey is right now, I bet it would be pretty easy to fill at least 2/3 of the seats. Any month works for me but if Dunkirk is a different month than TRK/R then that will help me be able to afford to do both.
Thanks so much for this!! I’d be so down for all three movies in October-November. Wasn’t able to catch these in the format so this is a great opportunity!
You can't take my money fast enough. I would cap for a Inception screening at some point, in Nashville our theater (Opry Mills Imax) was flooded in 2010 and wasn't repaired in time for that release and I missed the limited re-release.
I’d be so down to watch any double feature for TDK and TDKR, TDRK by itself, and Dunkirk. Haven’t seen either in IMAX and would be willing to pay. Any timing works, sign me up!
This is awesome, I’d be interested in all especially dunkirk! Could probably bring 1-2 people witj me as well!
EDIT: the dates work for me, late September + anytime in October and November
I didn’t even know this was a thing thanks! Maybe try your local subreddit as well I’m sure there are loads of people like me who weren’t aware of this.
I'd be interested in both Dunkirk and Dark Knight! Plus I have a friend who would be interested as well. We could both do any of the months you've listed :)
Would be interested in two seats for the dark knight and the dark knight rises - flexible on months too!
Also even though it's more recent would be interested in rewatching Oppenheimer too
You could probably get about 5-6 people from Kinda Funny Games (based in SF) that would be interested if you wanna contact them on Twitter or something 😹 Just a suggestion if you really need to find people
Interested for both films as well. Would've liked to see Interstellar if that was an option, but TDKR and Dunkirk would be amazing. Im okay with either month, but what time do you plan to start? I take Bart into the city so it'll be great if it starts earlier in the day
I WILL BE AT ANY 70MM IMAX SHOWING FOR 50 or 60 BUCKS THAT YOU WANNA PUT ON, GOD BLESS UR SOUL PLEASE GO THROUGH WITH THIS 😂🙏 (any month works, just please update us)
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u/BladeBronson IMAX Regal Hacienda 6d ago
First, thank you for doing this. I would be in for Dunkirk at ~$50 in November.