London BFI IMAX Theatre
London BFI IMAX Theatre provides a very immersive movie experience
Located on the Southbank, right in the middle of a roundabout, just north of Waterloo Station, the London IMAX theatre is operated by the British Film Institute in partnership with Odeon.
The London IMAX Theatre's giant 20 metre high by 26 metre wide screen (the largest in the UK) combined with a 14,000 watt digital surround sound system results in a very immersive experience - almost like being there in person. Each frame of film is over 10 times larger than a normal 35mm film making the pictures extremely large and crystal clear. The surround sound adds to the realistic effects drawing you completely into the movie. The video at the bottom of this page is very interesting to watch. It goes into detail about the new screen, projectors and sound system that combine to give you a breathtaking experience you won't soon forget. The IMAX theatre features plush seating that can accommodate nearly 500 viewers. Most days there are multiple show-times and many of the movies are now in 3D.
The London IMAX Theatre is located close to a number of other London theatres and attractions including the Old Vic Theatre Southbank, Royal Festival Hall, Royal National Theatre and The London Eye
For more information about the London BFI IMAX Theatre as well as shows and schedules visit their official website link below.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesAddress: 1 Charlie Chaplin Walk South Bank, London SE1 8XR, UK
Phone: 020 7960 2102
Official Website: BFI IMAX Theatre
BFI IMAX Theatre Reviews
Rated out of 5
This was an amazing Twilight all-nighter!
What an absolutely incredible experience to see three Twilight movies in IMAX Waterloo. From start to finish, the event was flawlessly run, and the atmosphere was electric. A huge shoutout to the amazing staff—their kindness, enthusiasm, and great sense of humor made the night even more special. Whether keeping spirits high in the early hours or ensuring everything ran smoothly, they were simply perfect!
Events like this are a dream for movie lovers, and I truly hope to see many more in the future! A Bridget Jones trilogy night, a Rocky marathon, or even a Rambo all-nighter would be absolutely legendary. And I’m hoping we will also get to see Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1 and Part 2, since everyone who came to this all-nighter, I’m sure, would love to watch the end of the saga on the best screen!
IMAX Waterloo, keep these incredible events coming—we’ll be there! 🎬👏
#TwilightIMAX #MovieMagic #AllNighterDoneRight
Janki Palo - a week ago
Watched Re-release of Interstellar on the occasion of 10th anniversary. What can I say, a Nolan brothers masterpiece. I watched it in a normal theatre 10 years ago and throughout this screening, I can't help but wonder, how much impact this movie has when watched on IMAX. The detailing was perfect. I want to take this opportunity to say this is one of the 2 70mm IMAX screens in London, other being Science Museum where I watched Oppenheimer. Although this is just a single laser while Science Museum is dual laser, I felt this screen and Sound had a greater impact than Science Museum. I loved the overall impact of watching the movie here and I'm so happy now.
PS: The Underground tunnel from waterloo station is no clear navigation, Google maps gave me a good tour of Waterloo. So be careful.
Antony Amalraj Morais - 2 months ago
As pricey as the ticket might be, if you're looking for a HUGE screen and incredible sound experience then do just come! A nice spacious environment, quite easy to get to from Waterloo. Has a coffee shop and bar inside on ground floor (with Ben & Gerrys parlour), with ice cream and sweets upstairs. Lots of people choose the middle seats which I get but I have always sat in the side blocks and have never been disappointed. Quite good legroom (I'm 6ft 1). Seats are comfortable.
Colin Hall - 7 months ago
The only 70mm imax in
Europe (September 2024). Great venue. Confortable seats. Good service. Access is easy. Worth visiting when visiting London . Hopefully with a great movie ( we have to come back 😄)
LB - 5 months ago
Wow. I haven't been to any kind of cinema in years. I've always wanted to visit the imax. And at last, a film worth waiting for was showing at the imax. The Joker folie a deux. What a brilliant place to watch this epic film. The pre movie ads for future movies was long and boring and annoying and I could really have done without that. I would have arrived at exact time of the start of movie had I known. We were like trapped victims being forced to watch a bunch of stuff that wasn't part of my expectations. Spoiled the experience somewhat. The seats are amazing. Ultra comfort. Ergonomic, and well designed for human spines as opposed to seats in the past that were designed for triangular robots 🤖 🤣. I felt so comfy. No aches and pains afterwards. The sound system is loud but not painfully so. Appropriate loudness. The screen is so gigantic I didn't need to wear my prescription glasses 😳. Infact I couldn't wear them as everything was way too close with them 😅. An absolutely fabulous cinematic experience. Except for the far too long pre - movie ads for more movies.
Elizabeth - 4 months ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Northern, Bakerloo and Jubilee Lines | Waterloo Station | 2 Minutes |
How to get to BFI IMAX Theatre by Tube
Located in the middle of a round-a-bout, The London BFI IMAX Theatre is just a brief walk via underground walkway from Waterloo Station. Just watch for the signs and don't make the mistake of trying to access it from street level, as there is no entrance on the street - you must use one of the underground walkways that lead to the centre of the round-a-bout.
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View of the London BFI IMAX Theatre at night cc licensed photo by Elsie esq.
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