This Best Picture Nominee From 2010 Is Hitting IMAX Theaters For The First Time In 2025

An Oscar-nominated psychological thriller is soon to make its IMAX debut, 15 years after it was first released. IMAX theaters have become synonymous with big summer blockbusters from the major franchises, but there are some exceptions to this trend, as other genres have had some representation in IMAX over the years.

While most IMAX screens are reserved for popular new releases, there have been a few successful re-releases over the years. One good example is Avatar’s 2022 re-release to generate excitement for James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel, The Way of Water. The news of a 2010 Best Picture nominee getting an IMAX release is a little different, however.

Black Swan Is Coming To IMAX Theaters To Celebrate Its 15th Anniversary

Fans Can See The Modern Masterpiece In A New Format

Black Swan will play in over 200 IMAX theaters across the United States on August 21 and 24, allowing audiences to see Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller in a new format for the first time. (via Deadline) Black Swan made $329.3 million at the box office 15 years ago, so the new re-release will likely be a hit.

Natalie Portman won an Oscar for her performance in Black Swan, and it remains her most iconic and impressive role. She plays Nina, a mentally unstable New York City ballerina struggling to cope with the pressure of a career-defining role. Mila Kunis and Vincent Cassel give memorable performances in supporting roles.

Black Swan’s ending is part of what makes it so hard to forget, as Aronofsky leaves audiences with a lot to ponder. It’s a finale that brings a breathless psychological thriller to an almighty crescendo, laced with the kind of dark beauty that runs throughout the entire narrative.

Our Take On Black Swan’s IMAX Re-Release

The Re-Release Could Signal A New Era For IMAX

Black Swan is just as potent as ever, and an IMAX re-release could be the perfect way for fans to experience the story with fresh eyes. However, what this re-release means for the future of IMAX could prove to be more important than what it means for the legacy of Black Swan, which is already a modern classic.

IMAX very rarely re-releases older movies that weren’t originally filmed for the format. The only real exceptions are Raiders of the Lost Ark and Blade Runner. Black Swan’s release suggests that audiences may see more IMAX re-releases of classic movies in the future.

IMAX theaters have become known for their grand spectacle, offering audiences a chance to experience a new release with all the pomp and grandeur that they require. WIth Black Swan returning to theaters, IMAX theaters could serve a secondary function as temples to the vaunted classics of film, so that audiences can see their old favorites as if it’s opening weekend.

Source: Deadline