Is there a reason why the IMAX enhanced version for Tbolts isn't on Disney+?
The movie was shot in IMAX very clearly and Disney+ usually puts those versions of the Marvel movies on Disney+ when they land there. How come its an exception with Tbolts?
Sorry someone left the original in a Starbucks and they can't find it.
necroreefer2025-11-10 19:51
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a_o2025-11-11 02:37
maybe a different licensing contract with IMAX on this film? it's been said that they own the exclusive copyright to the IMAX version of films 'filmed for IMAX' or 'shot on IMAX' etc, and the studio just has rights to the \~2.39:1 or \~1.78:1 letterboxed versions.
guardians 3 was filmed for IMAX but only certain sequences in the 'theatrical' cut of the film (on VOD, blu-ray, 4k ultra hd and 3d blu-ray) are opened up to the taller aspect ratio, whereas for the IMAX Enhanced version exclusive to Disney+ the whole film is presented in IMAX 1.9:1 ratio (like FF, Doctor Strange 2, Infinity War, Endgame, and Shang Chi).
legion_XXX2025-11-11 18:24
Money. Its more expensive to bring the imax name with the film.
Markus28222025-11-12 19:54
According to [this](https://www.reddit.com/r/marvelstudios/comments/1n2wdmi/fellow_thunderbolts_fans_i_just_got_off_the_phone/) they’re actively working on it. Who knows if this is legit though, I’d say contact Disney plus support to see if they’re still working on it
I_Pariah2025-11-13 09:00
It is odd since it was released in IMAX theaters so they should have the master. Most likely a legal/licensing issue.
Tangential tidbit. I don't think they actually used IMAX cameras for TBolts though. Films upscale for IMAX in post or shoot open gate for a taller aspect ratio quite often, hence the tags "IMAX Experience" or "Shot for IMAX" as opposed to "Shot in IMAX". I worked on the first Deadpool movie and we delivered everything below 4k. I was surprised when I saw it release in IMAX screens (LieMAX). Similar deal with Avatar (2009). They shot on 1080p digital cameras and mastered at 2k but it was projected on IMAX screens with an upscale of some kind. They remastered it as 4k back in 2022 though, which would have also involved upscaling.
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guardians 3 was filmed for IMAX but only certain sequences in the 'theatrical' cut of the film (on VOD, blu-ray, 4k ultra hd and 3d blu-ray) are opened up to the taller aspect ratio, whereas for the IMAX Enhanced version exclusive to Disney+ the whole film is presented in IMAX 1.9:1 ratio (like FF, Doctor Strange 2, Infinity War, Endgame, and Shang Chi).
Tangential tidbit. I don't think they actually used IMAX cameras for TBolts though. Films upscale for IMAX in post or shoot open gate for a taller aspect ratio quite often, hence the tags "IMAX Experience" or "Shot for IMAX" as opposed to "Shot in IMAX". I worked on the first Deadpool movie and we delivered everything below 4k. I was surprised when I saw it release in IMAX screens (LieMAX). Similar deal with Avatar (2009). They shot on 1080p digital cameras and mastered at 2k but it was projected on IMAX screens with an upscale of some kind. They remastered it as 4k back in 2022 though, which would have also involved upscaling.