Airbus IMAX Theater

14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA

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Address:	14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151, USA
Phone:	+1 877-932-4629
Site:	si.edu
Rating:	4.6

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Shelby Dawes

The new 3D laser IMAX technology combined with the impressively sized screen was completely amazing. I have never seen an image so perfect and so sharp. It lived up to every expectation I had after watching numerous videos about the difference of 3D laser IMAX technology. I saw Star Wars 6 times before seeing it in this theater and I saw so many new details in the images that I had missed before. BB-8s dirty metal details practically jumped out on the screen and it was hard convincing myself I couldnt just pick him up and take him home! Also, the Star Wars movie goer experience here was much nicer than I expected. I was expecting long lines and a disorganized fend-for-yourself type entry process, but it seemed to very organized and fair for all the guests who were waiting in line. I waited in line an hour and a half and about 30 people were in front of me, so I had a good choice of where to sit. From what I could tell, no one that arrived at the last minute was allowed to cut in line. I still wish they had assigned seating to better accommodate movie goers like me driving several hours to come to this theater, but I was still really happy with the experience.

Stephanie Phimmasone

Absolute NIGHTMARE!!!! Movie started at 4:30pm. Drove 45 min to theater and waited ten minutes for them to open gate to movie parking. One of first people to buy tickets at counter. Got into line and watched people crowd in front of the doors instead of going to back of line. They didnt open doors until 4:25 at which time people rush in and grab seats. Every time we tried to sit, people would claim they were holding the seats. By the time we go in and out of isles looking for open seats that arent reserved, there is no place to left to sit. Had to get our money back so wasted 2 hours of our time on this fiasco and money on expensive refreshments we consumed while waiting in crowd. When I complained, the manager said you have to wait in line 2 hours before a movie and require paying $15 for musuem parking. Leave it to the government to think that is an acceptable way to run a theater. I told her that 1) they shouldnt oversell tickets, 2) rope off the line, and 3) not show movies only 15 minutes apart so people can get their seats in an organized fashion. She didnt care.

Jeremy McKenzie

I got stuck in the front row at this theatre, and the experience was dreadful. Why would anyone put seats so close to a six story screen (less than ten feet away)that enjoying the feature becomes virtually impossible? Many others next to me simply got up and left within the first ten minutes of the movie, because the experience was so miserable. I should have done the same. Please bear in mind these are the same paying customers who committed to purchasing tickets a full week in advance of the showtime, (tickets had sold out seven days prior to the show date), drove an hour out to Dulles airport, and were forced to pay $15 for parking ON TOP of the already astronomical ticket price. My neck still hurts, and I will forever remember the Airbus IMAX Theater as the place that ruined Star Wars for me and my family. Im sure the experience was great for those seated a few rows back, but at that price every seat in the house should guarantee an enjoyable experience. Sadly this is not the case. It is not an overstatement to say that this was the worst movie experience of my life.

Steven Caudil

The screen and sound are literally the best IMAX experience in the Washington, DC area. The only problem are the HORRIBLE SEATS... They are very rigid, have almost no cushion, cannot move, have armrests that cannot move and are very uncomfortable and to sit in them for a 2 hour feature movie is a challenge. A lot of movie theaters are moving to the model of having really comfortable seats - lots of cushion, rockers, armrests that move up, etc... I know that this theater was originally designed to show 20 minute IMAX movies for the museum. Thats why these seats were designed this way. But since the museum is now showing Hollywood features, they need to invest the money and improve the seats. Ive heard a lot of people complain about the seats. Otherwise, the picture is awesome.

Stephen Pilon

This is a true IMAX 3D theater. You really have to experience it to see the difference. Youll want to arrive 45-60 minutes early and then head right to the middle-center of the seats. With the 3D glasses on your attention is focused on the screen (which is 7 stories tall) and you dont even notice the people sitting right next to you. The images pop right out at you so that you feel like you could just reach out and grab them. I saw The Force Awakens here and in the opening scene when BB-8 comes up on the low hill, he looks like hes practically in your lap. It is worth the effort if you are in the area.

Joanne Heckman

Appalling. They sold out the theater and yet it is impossible to watch a 3-D movie from the seats in the front row or the sides of the theater. We were in line a half hour before showtime. I suppose to actually sit in the center of the theater, where you can see the entire screen without distortion, you need to arrive more than an hour in advance. What a rip-off. We paid $15 each (plus the booking fee) and werent guaranteed a view of the screen. When the movie started and I realized I couldnt even read the scrolling text, I walked out.

Raj Rana

Went to see Rogue One in IMAX 3D. I dont like 3D movies, but there was no other choice here. The seats are comfortable, and the screen is large, with a crisp picture. They had the sound up a bit high, but for a movie like Rogue One, Im sure that helped others enjoy the movie experience. I didnt purchase any food from the concession stand, so ai cant comment on the quality, but was impressed with their variety of selection of non standard beverages (beer and wine).

Nicholas Sperandeo

The theater and screen are amazing, some 70 tall. Word of advice - get in line early! 45 min early will get you a decent seat (but youll notice a good amount of people are already waiting in line), go for the middle/center and move fast because people rush the seating area when it opens. Great viewing experience and the 3D actually reaches out at you which is much better than any other theater Ive been to.

Kim Brooks

Saw Star Wars and Dr. Strange here and was very glad I didnt see them anywhere else. The screen is the largest in Northern VA and the quality is outstanding. The seats are nice and believe me you won’t be disappointed. They do see Popcorn but that is it and they sell Pop and beer and I think wine? If you need to see something that was made for the big screen, this is the place to go! :)

Josh Pullin

Where else can you see amazing feats of engineering/tangible pieces of history then watch Star Wars in IMAX 3D? Yeah, thought so. Amazing venue, so much to see and do. The theater is top notch, full floor-to-ceiling screen, offers 3D (which I could take or leave so far). Plus they offer beer, which in my experience so far makes bad movies bearable and good movies great.