Disney+ has announced today it will expand its IMAX offering in 2023. Some movies from the Disney+ catalog were already available in the extended IMAX aspect ratio since November 2021, but now IMAX’s signature sound by DTS will be available for selected movies on all compatible devices.
While a regular cinema screen and televisor work with a 16:9 aspect ratio, IMAX’s exclusive 1.90:1 aspect ratio offers approximately 26% more picture for selected sequences. That’s why, in the past years, big-budgeted movies shot at least a few action sequels on IMAX to offer fans special screenings with improved sound and image quality. While the IMAX experience can be great, reproducing the same feeling at home is harder. Since 2021, Disney+ has been providing movies with IMAX Enhanced technology, which allows fans to get the special aspect ratio on devices that support the format. Now that these movies will also be offered with the DTS-enhanced sound, it will be easier to turn your living room into your personal theater.
Commenting on the new partnership between Disney+, IMAX, and Xperi, the parent company of DTS, Jerrell Jimerson, Executive Vice President of Product, Disney Streaming, said:
