IMAX Corporation, Sony Pictures Entertainment and MRC announced today thatChappie, the third feature film from visionary directorNeill Blomkamp(District 9,Elysium), will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format and released into IMAX theatres domestically on July 24, 2025, following the overseas IMAX launch dates beginning as early as March 4.
Written by Blomkamp andTerri Tatchell,Chappietells the original story of a precocious robot namedChappie, the first robot with the ability to think and feel for itself. The film starsSharlto Copley(Maleficent,District 9),Dev Patel(Slumdog Millionaire), South African rappersNinjaand¥o-Landi Vi$$er, Jose Pablo Cantillo, with Academy Award nomineeSigourney WeaverandHugh Jackman. Blomkamp produced the film along withSimon Kinberg. Ben Waisbren served as executive producer.
Here’s what IMAX CEOGreg Fosterhad to say in a statement.
“With his previous filmsDistrict 9andElysium,Neill Blomkamphas proven himself to be a talented filmmaker with a unique voice, and we’re thrilled to continue our partnership with him and Sony Pictures Entertainment to releaseChappiein IMAX theatres worldwide.”
The IMAX release ofChappiewill be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. For more information aboutChappie, visit the film’s official website atSonyPictures.com/Chappie.
AboutChappie:
In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid,Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to seeChappieas a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure thatChappieis the last of his kind.
