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Christopher Nolan announces IMAX and 70mm re‑release of ‘The Prestige’ for 20th anniversary

Disney has set a Jan. 29 2027 date for the first IMAX and 70mm screenings of Nolan’s 2006 thriller, with the director saying he is “very excited.”

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:54:14 GMT

Disney has scheduled a Jan. 29 2027 theatrical re‑release of Christopher Nolan’s 2006 thriller The Prestige, adding IMAX and 70mm screenings for the first time, according to Variety and Gizmodo.

What happened

The re‑release will debut on Jan. 29 2027, exactly 20 years after the film’s original Oct. 20, 2006 opening. The screenings will be presented in premium IMAX and 70mm formats, a first for the movie. Disney is handling distribution, and the announcement coincides with the film’s 20th‑anniversary celebrations.

What the reports add

Variety reported that the re‑release is part of Disney’s schedule and highlighted Nolan’s statement that he is “very excited to bring ‘The Prestige’ back to the big screen, and particularly thrilled to offer audiences the chance to see it on 70mm film, and on IMAX for the first time.” Gizmodo added that the IMAX and 70mm screenings were confirmed by Variety and noted that the film was the first narrative‑length movie to use an IMAX 70mm camera for a scene featuring Christian Bale’s duplicated character.

What was said

“I’m very excited to bring ‘The Prestige’ back to the big screen, and particularly thrilled to offer audiences the chance to see it on 70mm film, and on IMAX for the first time,” Nolan said in a statement, as reported by Variety.

How it came about

The re‑release follows a pattern of Nolan’s earlier films returning to premium formats, such as Interstellar and Tenet, which also saw IMAX and 70mm showings in recent years. Felo’s earlier coverage of Nolan’s recent box‑office success with The Odyssey highlighted his continued influence on IMAX attendance, providing context for why Disney is choosing these formats for the anniversary event.

Key facts

Disney will re‑release The Prestige on Jan. 29 2027. (variety.com)
The re‑release will include IMAX and 70mm screenings for the first time. (gizmodo.com)
Christopher Nolan said he is "very excited" about the re‑release. (variety.com)
The Prestige originally opened on Oct. 20 2006. (variety.com)
The film earned roughly $100 million worldwide and received two Oscar nominations. (variety.com)