"Divergent," the futuristic action adventure that Summit Entertainment hopes will be another "The Hunger Games" or "Twilight," will get an IMAX release when it hits theaters next year.
The big-screen adaptation of Veronica Roth‘s bestselling novel will be digitally remastered into the format and released in IMAX theaters worldwide beginning on March 21, 2014, the company said Thursday.
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"Divergent" stars Shailene Woodley ("The Descendants") and Kate Winslet in the story of a dystopic society where people are segregated according to their personalities. In that world, a young woman discovers she is part of the Divergent group and finds out that there is a conspiracy underway to destroy everyone with that label.
Roth's books form a trilogy so there are plenty of sequel opportunities if audiences embrace the film.
“With The Hunger Games and Twilight franchises, our Lionsgate and Summit partners have proven to be a powerful force in adapting novels for the global theatrical marketplace,” Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled that IMAX audiences across the globe are going to be able to experience the first installment of this next highly successful franchise in the most immersive way possible.”