Avengers: Doomsday IMAX? The Dunesday Ticket Trap, Explained
Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday both open December 18, 2026. (Composite artwork)
By CineDecode Editorial Team | Last updated: October 20, 2026
Dune: Part Three tickets go on general sale today, October 20. If you opened a ticket app to book your Dunesday, you probably hit the same wall as everyone else: where is the IMAX button for Avengers: Doomsday?
It is not there, and that is not a glitch. Here is what is going on, what "Infinity Vision" really means, and which seat is worth chasing. All details are as of October 2026.
The short answer: No, not in the US at opening. Dune: Part Three holds an exclusive three-week IMAX window from December 18, so Avengers: Doomsday is playing on Disney's Infinity Vision-certified premium screens instead, like Cinemark XD, Regal RX and AMC PRIME. No US IMAX dates for Doomsday had been announced in what I found.
The cheat sheet
- Want IMAX? That is Dune's turf for three weeks.
- Want Marvel on a big screen? Look for the Infinity Vision label.
- Want both? Do not stack them back to back.
- Want the earliest look at Dune? IMAX insider screenings start December 14.
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Is it in IMAX? What is Infinity Vision? Dune's IMAX edge Dates to circle Pick your plan Mistakes to avoid My call FAQ Sources
So, is Avengers: Doomsday in IMAX?
In the US, not at launch. Warner Bros. and Legendary locked an exclusive IMAX run for Dune: Part Three, and that window covers its first three weeks. Variety reported the same exclusivity, tied to Villeneuve shooting with IMAX's cameras.
For a while there was chatter that Marvel might move the date to grab a week of IMAX. It did not happen. Doomsday still opens December 18.
An April report said Doomsday may screen in IMAX in select international markets on opening weekend, and that US audiences may wait until early 2027. I did not find a Disney announcement confirming either, so treat both as unconfirmed.
What is Infinity Vision, really?
Disney announced it at CinemaCon in April. It is a certification, not a new camera or film format. Certified theaters meet certain requirements, including large screens, laser projection and premium surround sound. The label goes on existing premium screens such as Cinemark XD, Regal RX and AMC PRIME.
Bloomberg reported about 5,500 screens worldwide were certified at one point. Many commentators saw the brand as a response to Dune's IMAX deal, and Reactor called it largely a marketing move.
My call: Marketing or not, the screens are real. But a label is only as good as the theater behind it, so check the exact auditorium before you buy.
| IMAX | Infinity Vision | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A premium large-format brand and technology | Disney's certification label for existing premium screens |
| Dune: Part Three | Yes, exclusive for three weeks | Not its branding |
| Avengers: Doomsday | No US IMAX at launch | Yes, its main premium format |
Doomsday is selling well on those screens. Disney said domestic presales crossed $50 million months before release, and more than 70 percent of those tickets were for Infinity Vision showings, according to ComicBasics.
Why Dune is Warner's IMAX ace
Dune: Part Three is the first film in the franchise to be partly shot with IMAX film cameras. Cinematographer Linus Sandgren shot the desert sequences in IMAX Digital. That is why the format matters more to this film than to most.
The first batch of IMAX 70mm tickets went on sale in April across 19 locations and sold out in under three hours, per GamesRadar. A later round sold out too. If you want 70mm, do not assume it will wait for you.
As for length, an early IMAX listing reportedly gave a runtime of two hours and 20 minutes, which would make it the shortest of the three films. Treat that as unconfirmed until it is official.
Curious about the full saga before you book? Our Dune: Part Three timeline and cast guide has you covered.
Dates to circle
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Oct 20 | Dune: Part Three general presales open in all formats |
| Dec 14 | Dune insider screenings begin, IMAX 70mm only |
| Dec 15 | Insider screenings expand to other IMAX auditoriums |
| Dec 17 | Insider screenings in other premium formats |
| Dec 18 | Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday open in North America |
Pick your plan: four kinds of Dunesday moviegoer
Plan A: The IMAX purist
Book Dune now, and book the earliest slot you can. The first screenings on December 14 are IMAX 70mm only, and Screen Rant noted just six theaters were listed at first. Set an alert and move fast.
Plan B: The Marvel loyalist
Hunt for the Infinity Vision tag in your chain's app. Opening weekend premium seats are likely to go first, given the presale numbers. For Doctor Doom, Downey and everything else, we have a separate explainer.
Plan C: The double-feature maniac
Can you watch Dune and Doomsday in one day? Technically yes. Dune is reportedly around two hours and 20 minutes, and I did not find an official Doomsday runtime. Add trailers, seat changes and travel, and it gets tight.
My call: Split them across two days if you can, or leave a long dinner in between.
Plan D: The patient one
Wait for the crowd to thin. Dune's IMAX window runs three weeks from opening, so it is gone by early January. If US IMAX does arrive for Doomsday later, as reports suggest, you will want to be flexible. Nothing has been announced.
Three ticket mistakes to avoid
- Assuming Infinity Vision equals IMAX. It is a certification label on existing premium screens, not the IMAX format.
- Waiting on IMAX 70mm. Early rounds sold out fast, and a late decision may leave you with nothing.
- Booking back to back with no buffer. Previews, lines and seat changes eat more time than you expect.
My call
My call: Dune gets my IMAX money, because the film was built for it. Doomsday gets the best premium screen near me, with no regret. The format fight is mostly about who owns the biggest screens, not who has the better movie.
If you want a warm-up, Godzilla Minus Zero was filmed for IMAX and opens November 6.
ADMIT ONE: MORE TO SEE THIS WINTER
FAQ
Is Avengers: Doomsday in IMAX in the US?
Not at launch. Dune: Part Three holds an exclusive IMAX window for its first three weeks, from December 18.
Is Infinity Vision the same as IMAX?
No. Infinity Vision is Disney's certification for existing premium screens. IMAX is a separate format and brand.
When can I see Dune: Part Three early?
IMAX insider screenings start December 14 in IMAX 70mm only, then expand over the following days.
How long is Dune: Part Three?
An early IMAX listing reportedly gave about two hours and 20 minutes. That figure is unconfirmed.
Which should I see first?
If you want IMAX, see Dune first, since its window is limited. Doomsday can be seen on many premium screens.
The Avengers: Doomsday IMAX question has a simple answer for now: not yet, and not in the US. So which side are you on this Dunesday, IMAX or Infinity Vision?
Sources
- Variety: why Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday share a date
- Wikipedia: Infinity Vision
- Disney: Infinity Vision announcement
- Reactor: why Doomsday is in Infinity Vision, not IMAX
- Screen Rant: Dune: Part Three early IMAX screenings
- ComicBasics: Dune: Part Three tickets on general sale
- 9to5Marvel: Dune: Part Three release date and runtime
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