# Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens Samsung Onyx Cinema LED Screens Come in a Variety of Sizes By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-04-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens References: [gsmarena](https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_unveils_onyx_cinema_led_screens_as_an_alternative_to_projectorbased_cinemas-news-67254.php) & [news.samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/cinemacon-2025-samsung-unveils-the-future-of-cinema-with-new-onyx-cinema-led-display)  Heading to the [movie theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largeformat-experience) has traditionally meant being treated to a showtime powered by a [projector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epson-pro-cinema-ls9000), but the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ust-projector) Onyx Cinema LED screens have been announced by the brand as a modernized alternative for the industry. The screens were shown off at CinemaCon and come in a variety of sizes including 16-feet, 33-feet, 46-feet and 66-feet alongside additional scaling options that suit any theater requirements. The displays are rated to offer a peak brightness of 300 nits with support for 4K resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Onyx Cinema LED screens are expected to start showing up in a variety of theaters in the near-future with orders already placed and starting to be fulfilled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 38% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cinema Screen Technology:** Samsung's Onyx LED screens are revolutionizing cinema experiences by replacing traditional projectors with more vibrant and scalable display options. - **4K Resolution Adoption:** With support for 4K resolution, the Onyx Cinema LED screens exemplify a growing trend towards ultra-high-definition display standards in entertainment venues. - **High-brightness Displays:** Offering peak brightness of 300 nits, these screens highlight the trend towards brighter, more vivid visual experiences in movie theaters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment Technology:** Samsung's projector-replacing cinema screens underscore the ongoing shift towards advanced digital display solutions in the entertainment sector. - **Digital Display Manufacturing:** The introduction of Onyx LED screens calls for innovation in the manufacturing and scaling of large-format high-resolution displays. - **Cinema and Theatrical Production:** The move to high-tech LED cinema screens signals a transformation in theater equipment and infrastructure requirements for modern cinemas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal-Clear Cinematic Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hd-led-projector.md) - [High-Quality Large-Screen Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ust-projector.md) - [Interactive Short-Throw Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-premiere-5.md) - [Short-Throw 8K Resolution Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-premiere-8k.md) - [Large-Scale Home Projection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aetherion-4k.md) - [Ultra-Wide 8K LED Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-neo.md) - [8K-Certified Premium Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-8k.md) - [Smart Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-freestyle.md) - [Cinema-Grade Projector Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionmaser-max.md)