Experience IMAX at The Arc Cinema – Lancashire’s ONLY IMAX

Welcome to a whole new way of watching movies.
Our IMAX auditorium is home to one of the largest IMAX screens in the North West — a breathtaking 10.85 metres tall and 19.87 metres wide. When the lights go down and that iconic countdown begins, you’re not just watching a film… you’re inside it.

A Bigger, Taller, More Immersive Picture

IMAX’s unique aspect ratio lets you see up to 26% more picture than standard cinemas — meaning more action, more detail, and more of every breathtaking moment.
From towering cityscapes to epic battles, your eyes take in the full scale the filmmakers intended. No cropping. No compromise. Just the full IMAX experience.

Precision-Engineered IMAX Sound

Feel every explosion, every whisper, and every beat of the score with IMAX’s signature audio system.
Custom-tuned for our space, the sound is:

• Louder and clearer without distortion
• Laser-precise, placing effects exactly where they should be
• Wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling immersive, pulling you right into the action

It’s not just sound — it’s sound you can feel.

Laser Projection. Crystal Clarity. Pure IMAX.

Our IMAX screen uses cutting-edge projection technology to deliver:

• Stunning brightness
  Pin-sharp clarity
  Rich, lifelike colour
  Enhanced contrast for deeper blacks and brighter highlights

Every frame is optimised exclusively for IMAX, making the picture more vivid, more intense, and more unforgettable.

Now Showing in IMAX

Below you’ll find all films available to book in IMAX. Whether it’s the biggest blockbusters, IMAX-exclusive expanded scenes, or breathtaking documentaries, this is the ultimate way to experience cinema.