Warner Bros. secures every IMAX theatre for the release of Tarzan movie on July 1, 2016
The reason beyond the delay, as Deadline reports, may be related to the fact that all IMAX theatres are secured for the release of Tarzan movie on July 1, 2016. This way, if Paramount Pictures hadn't moved the date, Star Trek Beyond could not have an IMAX release.
The impact of IMAX to box office was proven before, when Paramount moved Mission: Impossible Rogue for the same reason. The blockbuster hit $614 million worldwide since its release. It will be interesting to check the box office for Star Trek Beyond and see if that's the reason.
The positive aspect beyond this delay is that those who wait for the movie's release will see it in IMAX format. There is no information if Paramount Pictures will secure the IMAX theatres as Warner Bros. did for Tarzan.
The sci-fi sequel will open against Ice Age: Collision Course and Warner Bros.’ Knights of the Round Table. Of course, other changes can happen, and we can expect delays from Warner Bros., especially if Paramount will secure every IMAX theatre as well.
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