CJ 4DPLEX, an immersive theater technology featuring moving seats and environmental effects announced the opening dates for the first two 4DX theaters in New York City in partnership with Regal Cinemas, the largest theatre exhibitor in the United States. 4DX will launch in Manhattan on March 25 at the Regal Union Square Stadium 14, followed by the Regal E-Walk 13 opening on April 28.
The first film to premiere in 4DX in New York City will be the highly anticipated Batman v. Superman.
Regal Union Square Stadium 14 is one of Regal’s top grossing theatres, located at 850 Broadway, and the Regal E-Walk 13 is centrally located in the heart of Times Square at 247 West 42nd Street. These two movie theatres in Manhattan will become the 3rd and 4thauditoriums in the United States to host 4DX screens, along with theaters located in Los Angeles and outside Chicago.
CJ 4DPLEX’s 4DX technology enhances the onscreen visuals of action-packed blockbusters, enabling a completely immersive experience that transcends the traditional cinema experience through special effects including motion-activated seats, wind, fog, rain, lightning, vibration, snow and scents. 4DX goes beyond 3D and large screen formats by adding visual, aural, olfactory and tactile dimensions to the film-viewing experience, perfectly syncing cutting-edge technology to the action onscreen.
CJ 4DPLEX’s 4DX technology was first launched in America at AEG-owned Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE Stadium 14 in June 2014. During its first year, the 104-seat Regal LA Live 4DX Auditorium generated $1.7 million in revenue, triple the total from the previous year. Attendance also doubled during the same period, and the theatre has moved up nearly 40 spots in overall U.S. box office rankings. 4DX opened its second screen in Gurnee, IL outside Chicago late last year.