Disney+ Will Be Adding IMAX Signature Sound and There's a List of Movies That Will Incorporate It
Disney, IMAX, and DTS recently announced that they are bringing IMAX’s signature sound by DTS to select films on the Disney+ streaming service.
Disney+ subscribers that use select devices will now have access to both IMAX’s exclusive expanded aspect ratio, which launched in November 2021, as well as the IMAX signature sound, which is set to launch sometime this year.
This new feature will work on select, IMAX Enhanced certified televisions from manufacturers like Sony and Hisense. Owners of certified AV receivers from manufacturers like Denon, Marantz, and JBL can also use the new feature at launch as well.
The new function will work on all IMAX Enhanced titles currently on Disney+, with more titles to be announced in the future.
Here’s the current full list of Disney+’s IMAX Enhanced titles:
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (February 1, 2023)
Black Panther
Thor: Love and Thunder
Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Black Widow
Eternals
Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Iron Man
Captain America: Civil War
Thor: Ragnarok
Ant-Man and the Wasp
Captain Marvel
Avengers: Infinity War
Avengers: Endgame
Pixar’s Lightyear
Jerrell Jimerson, Executive Vice President of Product, Disney Streaming said in a statement: “We’re excited to roll out the next evolution of IMAX Enhanced technology on Disney+ in the coming year. This unique collaboration extends our long-standing relationship between Disney and IMAX and we look forward to delivering this new immersive audio experience alongside premium playback quality for current and future titles to our audiences around the world.”
In a statement on the future of their collaborations, IMAX’s Senior Vice President and General Manager Vikram Arumilli said: “We’re thrilled to bring audiences an even greater cinematic experience in the home and beyond as we roll out the next phase of IMAX Enhanced on Disney+. We can’t wait for fans to experience more of our cutting-edge, unparalleled sight and sound advancements across the entire IMAX Enhanced collection on Disney+, with more titles soon to come.”