Great news for movie lovers and thrill-seekers: the Pathé Atlantis, located in Saint-Herblain, just outside Nantes, is introducing a new technology in its multiplex to make audiences pulse with excitement. A brand-new IMAX theater has opened since early April, promising an exceptional cinematic experience. This installation is part of Pathé's strategy to elevate its offerings, having already opened similar theaters in Grenoble, Valenciennes, and Nice, and now setting its sights on the Nantes metropolis.
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A sensory journey at the heart of cinema
Imagine a giant screen spanning almost 150 m², a state-of-the-art IMAX laser projector, and a breathtaking sound system delivered through twelve expertly placed channels around the room. This is what awaits viewers seeking an extraordinary experience. With this cutting-edge technology, every scene becomes an incredible spectacle, and every sound an intense sensation. The Pathé cinema has taken things even further by installing luxurious, reclining premium leather seats!
The arrival of this IMAX room – 249 seats, six accessible spots – enhances an already generous offering: 14 screens equipped with advanced technologies like 4DX and Dolby Atmos already make Pathé Atlantis a true playground for movie lovers. « With a e...
cran out of the ordinary, images with stunning clarity, breathtaking sound, and optimal viewing comfort, spectators are literally projected into the heart of the film», rejoice Déborah Lefebvre, deputy director of the Pathé cinemas in Nantes and Jean Hullin, the director.Je viens de voir Dune 2 dans la + grande salle IMAX d’Europe à Bruxelles, 1ère fois que je sors de la salle essoufflé tellement l’ambiance visuelle & sonore m’a pris aux tripes
— Timo 📸 (@TimoClaeys) March 4, 2024
J’ai essayé de retranscrire au mieux la taille monstrueuse de l’écran en vidéo, c’est de la folie pic.twitter.com/Al64ahQrJH
The seventh art in all its glory in Nantes
With this innovation, Pathé Atlantis confirms its status as a cinema temple in the Nantes region. This new venue, particularly suited for blockbusters, boosts the appeal of the complex while meeting the expectations of an ever more curious and demanding audience; a welcome ambition in a time when cinema is constantly reinventing itself to compete with home screens. IMAX ultimately offers a experience that can only be enjoyed in theaters: collective, immersive, and undeniably physical.
just seen warfare in imax. the sound design. the cinematography. the acting. cinema!!!! pic.twitter.com/0B2j6C6IS7
— grace (@saintmaudz) April 16, 2025
Pathé Atlantis
8, allée la Pérouse – Saint-Herblain
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