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Dune 3 Tickets Crash Sites: IMAX Demand Overwhelms
18 Aug
Summary
- Dune 3 tickets for 70mm IMAX went on sale, causing website crashes.
- Early screenings are scheduled days before the official December 18 release.
- The film features 71 minutes in an expanded IMAX aspect ratio.
Tickets for Dune: Part Three in 70mm IMAX and other premium formats recently went on sale, causing significant online disruption including website crashes and long waits, similar to previous major film releases. Warner Bros. and director Denis Villeneuve have also released new footage to build anticipation for the film, which officially opens on December 18.
Early screenings are strategically scheduled for December 14 in 70mm IMAX, December 15 in other IMAX theaters, and December 17 in additional premium formats for "Dune Insiders." This early access aims to position Dune: Part Three for a strong box office opening, potentially challenging Avengers: Doomsday. The film uniquely utilizes IMAX-certified digital and film cameras, with 71 minutes specifically formatted for IMAX's expanded 1.90:1 aspect ratio, and select sequences even larger at 1.43:1 for unparalleled immersion.
