Where to watch Interstellar in IMAX 70mm film: Full list of theaters in the US and Canada

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar, released in 2014 has been one of the most talked-about science fiction films of the last decade. The movie is set in a future where Earth is plagued by dust storms and a crop-killing blight, making the planet uninhabitable.

The story follows a former NASA pilot, Cooper (played by Matthew McConaughey), who teams up with a group of astronauts to find a new planet for humanity by traveling through a mysterious wormhole near Saturn.

With a budget of $165 million, Interstellar went on to gross over $681 million worldwide during its original release. It was praised for its visuals and for its scientific accuracy, thanks to physicist Kip Thorne’s involvement.

The movie won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and earned nominations for its music, sound, and production design. Over the years, it has remained a favorite among science fiction fans.

Now, as the movie completes 10 years since its debut, Interstellar is set to return to theaters for a special re-release. Fans have a chance to experience this epic in IMAX once again, starting December 6, 2024.

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Full List of IMAX theatres to watch Interstellar

A still from Interstellar. (Image via YouTube/@warnerbrosuktrailers)

The re-release will be screened in IMAX 70mm film at the following theaters in the US:

• Dallas, Texas: Cinemark Dallas & IMAX
• Fort Lauderdale, Florida: AutoNation IMAX at the Museum of Discovery & Science
• Hollywood, California: Universal Cinema AMC at Universal CityWalk
• Indianapolis, Indiana: IMAX at the Indiana State Museum
• Irvine, California: Regal Edwards Irvine Spectrum & IMAX
• New York, New York: AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX
• Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada: Kramer IMAX at the Saskatchewan Science Centre
• San Francisco, California: AMC Metreon 16 & IMAX
• Tempe, Arizona: Harkins Arizona Mills 25 & IMAX

And these are the theatres in Canada:

• Regina, Saskatchewan: Kramer IMAX at the Saskatchewan Science Centre
• Vaughan, Ontario: Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan

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Awards and nominations

A still from Interstellar. (Image via YouTube/@warnerbrosuktrailers)

At the 87th Academy Awards, the movie was nominated for five Oscars: Best Visual Effects, Best Original Score, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, and Best Production Design. It ultimately won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, a well-deserved honor given the groundbreaking work done by Double Negative, the studio behind the film's breathtaking black hole and wormhole depictions.

The film’s original score by Hans Zimmer received widespread acclaim, earning nominations at prestigious ceremonies such as the Academy Awards, BAFTA Awards, and the Golden Globes. Zimmer’s organ-heavy soundtrack stood out for its unique sound, perfectly complementing the film’s themes of space and time.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) also recognized Interstellar with nominations for Best Visual Effects, Best Original Music, Best Sound, and Best Production Design. Though it didn't win a BAFTA, its multiple nominations highlighted the technical excellence and effort put into the film. Across various awards shows, Interstellar won 44 accolades out of its 148 nominations.

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Behind the scenes of Interstellar

Still from the movie. (Image via YouTube/@warnerbrosuktrailers)

Principal photography began in August 2013 and took place across multiple locations, including Alberta, Iceland, and Los Angeles. The team even planted a real 500-acre cornfield in Alberta to create authentic landscapes for the farming scenes.

To portray alien worlds, the icy terrains of Iceland served as the backdrop for Dr. Mann’s planet, while water-covered landscapes doubled as Miller’s planet. The production team transported massive props, including a 10,000-pound spacecraft model, to the remote locations for added realism. Nolan chose to minimize green screen usage, favoring practical effects and building physical sets, such as the interior of the spacecraft.

The spacecraft designs drew inspiration from real-life NASA missions. The Endurance, the main ship, mimicked the modular design of the International Space Station, while the landers and rangers were built to replicate functional spacecraft. These models were so detailed that they earned the nickname "maxatures" for their immense size.

Hoyte van Hoytema's cinematography used IMAX film and 35mm film to capture the grandeur of space, creating visuals that became central to the film’s enduring legacy.

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Interstellar will be screened in the aforementioned theatres from December 6, 2024.