Showplace Cinemas East IMAX Theater Closing for Major Upgrade

New laser projection technology will offer sharper, brighter images and enhanced sound.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:31am

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Showplace Cinemas East in Evansville, Indiana is temporarily closing its IMAX theater to upgrade to new laser projection technology. The upgrade will provide sharper, brighter images and a more powerful sound experience for audiences.

Why it matters

IMAX theaters offer a premium movie-going experience, and the upgrades at Showplace Cinemas East will help keep the theater competitive and provide customers with the latest advancements in large-format cinema technology.

The details

Showplace Cinemas East's IMAX theater will be closed from Friday, February 6 through February 26 to install the new laser projection system. The new technology is expected to deliver significantly improved image quality and sound compared to the previous system.

  • The IMAX theater will be closed from February 6 through February 26, 2026.

The players

Showplace Cinemas East

A movie theater in Evansville, Indiana that features an IMAX screen.

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The takeaway

The upgrade to laser projection technology at Showplace Cinemas East's IMAX theater will enhance the premium movie-going experience for customers, keeping the theater competitive and providing the latest advancements in large-format cinema.