- IMAX 70mm film offers the best theatrical experience with a 1.43:1 aspect ratio, 18K equivalent resolution, and extreme brightness using 15kW xenon bulbs.
- Only about 24 IMAX 70mm theaters exist in the US, and it's expensive, with each print costing around $80,000.
- Films shot on a mix of IMAX 70mm and Super Panavision 70mm offer full scale but slightly less sharpness in some scenes.
- Digital IMAX (IMAX with Laser) maxes out at 4K resolution, with only a few theaters supporting the 1.43:1 aspect ratio, but it has superior brightness and contrast.
- Standard 70mm (Super Panavision 5/70) offers better quality than regular cinemas but is cropped and less immersive than true IMAX 70mm.