AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC), the largest theatrical exhibitor in the United States and the world, and IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) announced on October 9 the opening of IMAX with Laser at AMC Katy Mills 20 that day. This marks Houston’s first new IMAX at AMC location since 2019 and the third new IMAX to open at an AMC location in the U.S. this year, following the debut at AMC Roosevelt Collection 16 in Chicago last month. With 187 IMAX at AMC screens nationwide, AMC continues to be North America’s largest IMAX partner.

The cutting-edge IMAX with Laser system was designed from the ground-up, exclusively for IMAX screens. The experience delivers to guests a next generation 4K laser projection system, which features a new optical engine and a suite of proprietary IMAX technologies that provide increased resolution, sharper and brighter images, and deeper contrast. IMAX with Laser is IMAX’s cutting-edge theatre experience, featuring sharper images, brighter visuals, and powerful, immersive sound, company officials said.

AMC Katy Mills 20 moviegoers now have the opportunity to enjoy the full IMAX experience this fall through TRON: ARES, a Filmed For IMAX® title. Filmed For IMAX® is an exclusive f ilmmaker partnership program that allows filmmakers to maximize each aspect of IMAX’s proprietary technology offerings throughout the production process and deliver a movie that is meant to be seen in IMAX.

Located in the heart of Katy Mills mall at 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy, AMC Katy Mills 20 is perfectly positioned for families, students, and other moviegoers across Katy, west Houston, and surrounding suburbs. Guests can enjoy full recliner seating for maximum comfort while catching the latest blockbuster releases.

AMC Katy Mills 20 also features reserved seating, Signature Recliners, premium Feature Fare concessions, and MacGuffins Bar for guests 21 and older. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit here.

About AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc.

AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the United States, the largest in Europe and the largest throughout the world with approximately 900 theatres and 10,000 screens across the globe. AMC has propelled innovation in the exhibition industry by: deploying its Signature power-recliner seats; delivering enhanced food and beverage choices; generating greater guest engagement through its loyalty and subscription programs, website, and mobile apps; offering premium large format experiences and playing a wide variety of content including the latest Hollywood releases and independent programming. For more information, visit www.amctheatres.com.  Source: AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. 

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of June 30, 2025, there were 1,821 IMAX systems (1,750 commercial multiplexes, 11 commercial destinations, 60 institutional) operating in 89 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.imax.com.