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IMAX Dome Theater
Come enjoy the world’s most powerful and immersive movie experience with the first dome laser projector in the world on the largest IMAX® dome screen in the Bay Area!
Hollywood IMAX Films
Hollywood IMAX Films are not included with general admission.
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Back to the Future: 40th Anniversary
Oct. 30 to Nov. 7
Marty McFly is sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean, accidentally disrupting his parents' first meeting and must fix the timeline with the help of eccentric scientist Doc Brown to ensure his own existence and get back to his time.Get Tickets
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Wicked for Good
Nov. 20 to Dec. 3
Now demonized as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba lives in exile in the Ozian forest, while Glinda resides at the palace in Emerald City, reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, she'll need to reunite with Glinda to transform herself, and all of Oz, for good.Get Tickets
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The Shining
Dec. 12 & 14
We dare you to step into the haunted halls of the Overlook Hotel… in IMAX. Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece returns — and the terror is larger than life.
Educational IMAX Films
One educational IMAX film is included with general admission.
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Experience the inspiring journey of animals given a second chance at a wild life in this giant screen adventure. Based on the work at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, this uplifting film follows the dedicated teams who rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured and orphaned wild animals. With breathtaking cinematography and heartwarming moments, Wild Rescue reminds us that every creature deserves a second chance—and that hope is worth fighting for.
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Narrated by Star Trek’s Chris Pine.
An entire generation came of age with the indescribable awe of landing on the Moon, and the ensuing Golden Age of Space has changed our world forever. More than 50 years later, a new era has quietly dawned on us, with new hope for humanity as a spacefaring species.Watch Trailer
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Dive deep with some of the ocean’s most powerful predators in this immersive underwater adventure.
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Dive beneath the waves off the exotic Seychelles Islands on a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years, and visit the stunning Gulf of California to explore the important role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans.Watch Trailer
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For over a hundred years dinosaurs have inspired and thrilled audiences, commanding blockbuster status in museums and at the box office. But among them towers a king — a tyrant lizard king. With leaps in CGI wizardry and revolutions in tyrannosaur paleontology over the past twenty-five years, the time has come to revisit rex in the world’s prestigious museum cinemas.
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Much of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another world exists — the kingdom of fungi.
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LASERS! at The Tech
The Tech Interactive is thrilled to bring back LASERS! at The Tech. These dazzling laser shows are set to hit music that light up the Bay Area’s only IMAX® Dome Theater every week!
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Daft Punk | LASERS!
November 8, 2025
IMAX Dome Theater
The French electronic music duo known as Daft Punk brought house music to the masses. The Laser Daft Punk show is an exciting tribute to the visual spectacle of the costumed pair, and their extravagant live shows.
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Bad Bunny | LASERS!
November 15, 2025
IMAX Dome Theater
Dive into a vibrant Laser Light Show featuring the sounds of Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican sensation behind hits like 'Callaita' and 'I Like It.' Known as the 'King of Latin Trap' Bad Bunny is one of the most streamed artists in history. Watch the IMAX Dome transform into a pulsating canvas of light, dancing to the beats of reggaeton's trailblazer! *** Contains explicit lyrics ***
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Holiday Magic | LASERS!
December 6, 2025 4:00PM - January 3, 2026 6:00PM
IMAX Dome Theater
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. We've gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. It might be cold outside, but it's nice and toasty under the dome. Gather up your loved ones and share the one of a kind experience that is Laser Holiday Magic.
At our 280-seat IMAX Dome Theater you’ll see, hear and feel more, with the world’s first laser projector for a dome theater, 9,000+ square feet of wraparound image, and 13,000 watts of digital surround sound. The IMAX dome experience with a laser projector is technically advanced and visually stunning, a one-of-a-kind movie experience. Offerings from renowned filmmaking companies like National Geographic and MacGillivray Freeman educate and entertain, with adventure, drama and emotion unfolding via IMAX’s trademark visual clarity and sound quality.
Seating is not assigned in the IMAX Dome Theater. Please arrive early to find your preferred seats.
Be sure to stop by our concession stand for more than a hundred choices of cold Coca-Cola beverages from our Freestyle machine, fresh popcorn with real butter, plus candy and other snacks. Download the Freestyle app to your smartphone and our machine will dispense your custom soda blend!
IMAX for Field Trips
Take your class on a field trip under the sea or into space! Through IMAX technology and the giant screen, journey to places where your students can be inspired without leaving their seats.
School groups qualify for a special rate. Please ask about this opportunity when making your reservations.
See our calendar for regular showing IMAX films. Show times and IMAX films are based upon availability.