# Commemorative Film Re-Releases Apocalypse Now Will Get an IMAX Re-Release for Its 40th Anniversary By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-08-02 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imax-rerelease References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/7/apocalypse-now-final-cut-imax-re-release-info) & [imax](https://www.imax.com/news/experience-apocalypse-now-final-cut-in-select-imax-theatres-2019) Apocalypse Now will get an [IMAX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imax-enhanced) re-release for the film's 40th anniversary. The re-release comes as a result of a collaboration between IMAX and [Lionsgate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-dew-borderlands-motel) to showcase the famous film in a few locations this summer. The original movie's Final Cut won a number of awards, including three Golden Globes, as well as eight Acadamy Award nominations. The Imax re-release of Apocolypse Now Finial Cut will be available to fans of the film from August 15 -18. The director of Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola, has expressed enthusiasm for the re-release. He even stated, “In truth, I’ve always wanted Apocalypse Now to be exhibited in the grandest format of cinema conceivable. And now audiences will have a chance to experience Final Cut in the [most immersive format in existence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nebula-x1).” Image Credit: IMAX/ Lionsgate ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **IMAX Film Re-releases:** The re-release of Apocalypse Now in IMAX format presents an opportunity for other classic films to be re-released in a immersive cinema experience. - **Collaborations Between Film Studios and IMAX:** The partnership between Lionsgate and IMAX to re-release Apocalypse Now indicates potential collaborations between film studios and IMAX for re-releases of other iconic films to attract audiences. - **Reviving Classic Films for Milestone Anniversaries:** The success of re-releasing Apocalypse Now for its 40th anniversary highlights the potential market for reviving classic films on milestone anniversaries to capitalize on nostalgia and attract new audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film Exhibition:** The IMAX re-release trend presents new opportunities for film exhibition companies to secure exclusive screenings of classic films and offer immersive cinema experiences to audiences. - **Film Distribution:** The collaboration between Lionsgate and IMAX for the re-release of Apocalypse Now indicates a potential avenue for film distribution companies to generate revenue by re-releasing iconic films in new formats. - **Film Restoration:** The demand for re-releases of classic films on milestone anniversaries creates opportunities for film restoration companies to enhance and preserve these films for future generations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enhanced Movie Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imax-enhanced.md) - [Film Anniversary Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-popcorn-bucket.md) - [Esports Cinema Viewings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fornite-pro-am-2025.md) - [Highly-Immersive Artist Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennis-hopper.md) - [Special Edition Film Discpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-film-discpacks.md) - [Movie Experience Digital Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envy-x360.md) - [Retro Cinema Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn.md) - [Colosseum-Inspired Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gladiator-ii.md) - [Cinematic Projector Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xgimis-horizon-max.md)