Cinema

Grand Canyon: IMAX Movie Experience

Pre-purchase your IMAX ticket online and save up to 20% compared to box office prices, with flexible entry for any screening.

Show your ticket at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX and head straight to the auditorium, no need to reserve a specific showtime.

Enjoy access to the IMAX Theater’s six-story screen, laser projection, and 12-channel sound system for a fully immersive cinema experience.

Watch "Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time" and special films like "Deep Sky," featuring award-winning visuals and engaging storytelling.

Translation is available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, or French during select showings with a headset purchase at the venue.

Entry ticket to Grand Canyon IMAX Theater

Access to IMAX with Laser technology and a 12-channel sound system

Screenings of 'Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time' and 'Deep Sky'

Translation available (with headset purchase)

Plug-in headsets for translation (additional charge)

Meals and concessions

Parking during peak periods may require early arrival

No hotel pickup or transfers

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Watch Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time on a six-story IMAX screen with next-generation laser projection and 12-channel sound.

Getting started

Arrive at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center IMAX Theater in Tusayan, just outside the South Rim entrance. Present your entry ticket at the theater entrance; tickets purchased online are valid for any screening, so you can choose a convenient showtime. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected screening, especially if you need translation headsets or are visiting during peak periods.

What to expect

Grand Canyon IMAX Theater

The Grand Canyon IMAX Theater features a six-story screen and advanced IMAX with Laser technology, offering heightened realism and vivid detail.

Experience the award-winning film "Grand Canyon: Rivers of Time," a 37-minute journey through the canyon’s geology, history, and early civilizations, brought to life with aerial IMAX photography and CGI animation.

Enjoy screenings with a 12-channel sound system, delivering precise, immersive audio that captures every detail, from quiet moments to the roar of Colorado River rapids.

Access special engagement films such as "Deep Sky," which showcases NASA’s Webb Telescope imagery and cosmic discoveries, playing nightly at 8:30pm for a limited time.

Translation is available during specified hours: Chinese and Korean from 9:30am to 12:30pm, Spanish and French from 1:30pm to 8:30pm, with plug-in headsets available for an additional $2.

Your ticket includes entry to the theater and access to all scheduled IMAX presentations during your visit.

What to bring

Bring a digital or printed version of your ticket.

What's not allowed

Only food and drinks purchased on-site are allowed inside the IMAX auditorium.

Pets are not permitted inside the theater, except for service animals as required by law.

Accessibility

The Grand Canyon IMAX Theater and main guest areas are designed to be accessible; if you require specific seating or accommodations, please ask staff upon arrival.

Additional information

Tickets purchased online are valid for any screening, so there is no need to reserve a specific date or time in advance.

It is recommended to arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to allow time for parking, ticketing, and seating, especially during peak seasons.

All screenings are presented in English, with translation available in Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and French during specified times when using a plug-in headset, which can be purchased on-site for an additional fee.

The Grand Canyon IMAX Theater is located in Tusayan, just outside the South Rim entrance, and no park entry is required to access the theater.

Parking is available on-site, but during peak periods, arriving early is advised to secure a spot and ensure a smooth check-in process.

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