7 Amazing Films Coming to IMAX at TN Aquarium

With six new films and the return of a holiday classic, fans of giant-screen cinema will have plenty of excuses to drop by the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX this year. And let’s be real… there is so much to do in Chattanooga – between the fall hiking, festive holiday events and great restaurants… you don’t need another excuse to visit.

Venom: The Last Dance, the final film in Sony’s trilogy focusing on Marvel Comic’s black-suited antihero, will continue daily screenings through Thursday, Nov. 7.

For something more elegant, performing arts fans will see one of ballet’s most beloved works when Swan Lake makes its way to the IMAX 3D Theater Nov. 8-10. Presented in 2D, Swan Lake features a performance by the Paris Opera Ballet to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic work and was specially filmed for presentation on the giant screen. (Not Rated)

Christmas may still be weeks away, but Yuletide starts early at IMAX with the arrival of Red One,which will screen Nov. 15-19. Santa Claus, code name “The Red One,” is kidnapped ahead of the big night, forcing the North Pole’s head of security, Callum Drift (Dwayne Johnson), and notorious tracker Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans) to form an unlikely alliance as they race against the clock to rescue St. Nick and, thus, Christmas itself. (Rated PG-13)

Next up, calling all musical lovers to defy gravity when Wicked: Part One comes to the theater Nov. 20-26. Wicked explores the world of The Wizard of Oz before Dorothy’s arrival. (Rated PG)

After more than 20 years, director Ridley Scott will seek to entertain moviegoers with the ancient spectacle of mortal combat when Gladiator II fights its way into the IMAX 3D Theater Nov. 21-Dec. 1. (Rated R)

Before November ends, a more laid-back sequel will sail into the theater with the arrival of Disney’s Moana 2. Moana is called by her wayfinding ancestors, connected to the ocean and its people. However, the adventure across the seas isn’t so simple, as she confronts many adversaries along the way. Moana 2 will play from Nov. 27-Dec. 12. (Rated PG)

Lastly, fans of the modern holiday classic, The Polar Express 3D, will love the return of this special rendition. Attending a screening of this special holiday film has become an annual tradition for many families. The Polar Express 3D returns on Nov. 29 and will play daily through Dec. 29. (Rated G)

All of this, in addition to the daily 45-minute educational films continuing all month long with Animal Kingdom 3D, Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D, and T. Rex 3D.