The long-anticipated return of James Bond to the big screen comes with a franchise-first, as No Time to Die will be the first Bond film to play using a different cinematic format.
No Time to Die is the first James Bond film to play in 3D. The beloved MI6 agent has had an imposing presence in cinema for 59 years, but he is just now getting his first movie to release in 3D, 25 movies into his cinematic saga.
After 18 months of delay, No Time to Die will finally hit movie theaters, making Bond history in more than one way. The film will also be the first in the Bond franchise to play in auditoriums equipped with the new ScreenX and 4DX formats, state-of-the-art advancements in film technology that expand the audience's viewing experience beyond the movie screen. The ScreenX format extends specially selected sequences onto the left and right side walls of the auditorium, bringing a staggering 270-degree range to the film. The picture naturally fills the viewer's peripheral vision, putting them in the middle of the action. The sequences were hand-picked by MGM Studios, Eon Productions, and the filmmakers in collaboration with CJ 4DPLEX.
4DX uses motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and more to provide viewers with a multisensory viewing experience. The format combines motion-based seating and various effects to immerse the audience in the movie's world in an unprecedented way. The effects are optimized by a team of editors, tailoring the experience to every individual movie. Currently, there are more than 755 4DX auditoriums in 65 different countries. No Time to Die is not the only big studio release that has opted for this new technology. Denis Villeneuve's Dune, Andy Serkis's Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Destin Daniel Cretton's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings are some of the other blockbusters that have joined in.
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No Time to Die finds Bond in Jamaica, enjoying a peaceful life away from active service. His peace is interrupted by Felix Leiter, CIA agent and Bond's old friend, who comes asking for help. This new mission will lead 007 down treacherous paths, and onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.
No Time to Die is Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing as James Bond. MGM released a trailer for Being James Bond, a Daniel Craig special that honors the actor's 15-year commitment to the role. His final outing as Bond arrives in theaters on Oct. 8 in the U.S. and on Sept. 30 in the United Kingdom, with early access screenings by Fandango on Oct. 6.
Source: Deadline