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What does RPX mean? ›

Regal Premium Experience, a theater format by Regal Entertainment Group.

What is RPX? It's just a new big screen movie format launched in some Regal Cinemas, like this one, that provides a "premium" movie-going experience. Similar to IMAX, RPX theaters offer a larger screen, better seating with more cushioning, and a much louder sound system than in a standard theater.

Premium theaters

Regal Premium Experience (RPX): Regal's premium large format. RPX provides Dolby Atmos sound, ButtKicker motion seats, and 4K laser projection on a maximized screen. IMAX: Regal operates at least 94 IMAX locations in the United States.

RPX, Regal Premium Experience, is a format unique to Regal theatres that brings movies to life with precise sound, Buttkicker seats, an larger screens for the ultimate movie viewing experience.

While RPX is all about premium seating and good sound effects, IMAX is about stunning visuals and wonderful sound experiences throughout the theatre. In short, RPX may be better than regular theatre, but it is a little behind the stunning technology of IMAX.

Cinemark XD 3D movies also use digital projectors for 3D films, with high brightness and contrast that enhance the 3D effects. While both are excellent options for 3D movies, IMAX may have the edge for films specifically mastered for its format and its dual-projection system that enhances the 3D experience.

4DX is often mistaken for or compared to IMAX 3D. However, both are vastly different standards. IMAX screens have more to do with the picture quality and the sound, whereas 4DX is more about the seats and practical effects. 4DX cinemas can screen both 2D and 3D movies.

The average IMAX screen size is approximately 72' x 50' (22m x 16m), which is significantly larger than traditional movie screens of approximately 50' x 20' (16m x 6.1m). Is IMAX worth it? Yes, it is absolutely worth the price of admission. It's the biggest screen with the best quality.

IMAX is a proprietary system of high-resolution cameras, film formats, film projectors, and theaters known for having very large screens with a tall aspect ratio (approximately either 1.43:1 or 1.90:1) and steep stadium seating, with the 1.43:1 ratio format being available only in few selected locations.

What to know: RPX, XD and Dolby Cinema serve as the premium large formats for Regal, Cinemark and AMC, respectively. Each is a step up from standard digital visual- and audio-wise, and normally costs a couple of more bucks than a standard ticket (but less than for IMAX).

How does RPX work? ›

RPX identifies and purchases patent assets they identify as of high value, relevance and risk that could be used offensively against members of the company's client network. Depending on the situation, RPX may acquire assets from a third party or directly from an NPE.

You see much more of the picture in IMAX

That means that unless you see the Dune sequel in an IMAX theater, you'll be getting a cropped 2.39:1 presentation of the movie, losing out on a significant portion of each frame.

Development. In August 2022, Sophia Paul announced her next film based on martial arts featuring Shane Nigam, Antony Varghese and Neeraj Madhav titled Robert Dony Xavier, abbreviated as RDX.