Wednesday is the 10th anniversary of the release of “The Dark Knight.” To honor that occasion, Warner Bros. Pictures is bringing the film back and showing it in four IMAX locations for an exclusive, one-week engagement, which will start on August 24.
The announcement was made by Jeff Goldstein, president domestic distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
The exclusive limited engagement will offer the public the opportunity to see “The Dark Knight” in IMAX 70mm film.
Tickets for the opening day go on sale July 20, with showtimes only announced for the first night. The theaters will list additional showtimes for subsequent dates closer to release.
“The Dark Knight” will be playing for one screening a day at the following theatres:
AMC Universal Citywalk IMAX, Universal City
AMC Lincoln Square IMAX, New York City
AMC Metreon IMAX, San Francisco
Ontario Place Cinesphere IMAX, Toronto
“The Dark Knight” starred Christian Bale in the title role and Heath Ledger, who won an Oscar for his performance as The Joker. The ensemble cast also included Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Morgan Freeman.
Nolan directed “The Dark Knight” from a screenplay written by Jonathan Nolan and Christopher Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan produced the film. Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull served as executive producers.