Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Prestige’ Gets 70MM and IMAX Re-Release Date and Trailer

Few directors have done more to restore the magic of large-format film than Christopher Nolan. ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘The Odyssey’, which became the first film shot entirely on IMAX film, have sent audiences scrambling for IMAX and 70mm tickets. Now one of his older movies is getting its chance to join that trend.

‘The Prestige’ is a film that rewards a second look. It follows two rival stage magicians in 1890s London, played by Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman, whose obsession with creating the ultimate teleportation trick leads to betrayal, prison, and murder, with a few supernatural touches along the way.

The cast also includes Michael Caine as John Cutter, Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe, Rebecca Hall, Andy Serkis, Piper Perabo, and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla. Now Disney has announced that the film is heading back to the big screen, and the company has shared the first trailer for what it calls the first-ever 70mm film and IMAX release of the film.

‘The Prestige’ returns to theaters on January 29, 2027, as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. The announcement came 20 years to the day after the movie’s original US release on October 20, 2006.

Disney says this will be the first time the movie plays in 70mm and IMAX, with 35mm and digital 2D showings also on the menu for audiences who don’t have access to the biggest screens.

The company’s posts describe a limited run in select theaters, though they don’t name which venues will offer which formats. Nolan said in a statement that he’s excited to bring the film back to the big screen and thrilled to offer audiences the chance to see it on 70mm film and in IMAX for the first time.

Are you watching closely? On January 29, Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige returns to theaters, and for the first time ever on 70MM film and IMAX. https://t.co/SWtynlVZ9m

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) October 20, 2026

The trailer opens on a quiet image of a hand reaching toward a birdcage, a fitting tease for a film about misdirection. It also features the film’s electrical machinery, the kind of imagery that should look striking at a larger scale.

‘The Prestige’ wasn’t originally shot for IMAX, so the process involves some technical work. Nolan told The Hollywood Reporter in July that the team would create 70mm blow-ups from Wally Pfister’s 35mm anamorphic photography. He screened a print to check it and called the cinematography extraordinary, and he praised Nathan Crowley’s production design while saying that Bale’s work is among his most underrated.

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige, reappearing in select theaters on 70MM film and IMAX on January 29. https://t.co/BLYllejMfR

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) October 20, 2026

The release date has also moved. When the re-release was first discussed in July, Nolan mentioned January 21, 2027, but the new date announced with the trailer is January 29. It’s a small change, though it gives fans a clearer target.

The timing makes sense for several reasons. The anniversary is a natural hook, and Nolan’s recent hits have proven that audiences will pay for premium formats. Reports note that his ‘Interstellar’ IMAX re-release did strong business in 2024.

The film itself has also gained stature over time. It was a box office success, earning about $109 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, and it was nominated for two Oscars. As the director’s fifth feature, released between ‘Batman Begins’ and ‘The Dark Knight’, it has often been described as one of the less-appreciated entries in his filmography.

Nolan co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan, based on the novel by Christopher Priest, and produced it with Emma Thomas and Aaron Ryder. A second life in theaters could introduce the film to viewers who weren’t old enough to see it the first time, and it gives longtime fans another chance to watch the twists play out with a crowd.

If the response to Nolan’s recent releases is any guide, tickets for the 70mm and IMAX showings may go quickly. For anyone who wants to catch the trick in its biggest form, it may be worth watching closely when sales open.

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