IMAX® Films and Showtimes
Experience the big picture in SCI's Blank IMAX Dome Theater! Check out films showing now or coming soon, or read more about the theater.
- Showtimes are posted 2 - 4 weeks in advance, but only showtimes for the next 10 days appear below. For showtimes more than 10 days in advance visit our Buy Tickets page!
- All times are subject to change and ticket availability may not be reflected below. Purchase advance tickets for guaranteed seating.
- For safety reasons, late seating is limited so arrive early and grab a snack from SCI’s Food Chain Cafe!
- Experience the big picture with your group! Give your guests the ultimate movie experience with an IMAX Theater Buyout! Contact us for more information.
- Wednesday After Class - Half price documentary IMAX tickets for the 1:15, 2:15, 3:15 and 4:15 pm showtimes. Children (ages 2-13) must be accompanied by an adult. Discounted tickets offered during the academic year and for documentary films only. Begins October 24, 2012.
- Star Trek Into Darkness
- Hollywood Film
- 129 minutes
- Film Synopsis:
When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
Now Open!
- Local Sponsor: WHO-HD Channel 13
- Local Partner: LAZER 103.3
- Starting: May 15, 2013
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Star Trek Into Darkness Showtimes
Sat May, 25 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Sun May, 26 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Mon May, 27 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Tue May, 28 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Wed May, 29 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Thu May, 30 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Fri May, 31 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Sat Jun, 1 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Sun Jun, 2 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p Mon Jun, 3 2:15p, 4:45p, 7:15p, 9:45p 
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- Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia
- Documentary Film
- 40 minutes
- Film Synopsis:
If it weren't for a series of cataclysmic events, our planet could well still be the domain of dinosaurs.
Following Rodolfo Coria, a world-reknown Argentinian paleontologist, Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia visits sites of major discoveries he has contributed to in Patagonia and travel back in time to see these amazing beasts come to life in IMAX! - Local Sponsor: WHO-HD Channel 13
- Starting: February 1, 2013
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Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia Showtimes
Sat May, 25 10:15a, 12:15p Sun May, 26 12:15p Mon May, 27 10:15a, 12:15p Tue May, 28 10:15a, 12:15p Wed May, 29 11:15a, 1:15p Thu May, 30 10:15a, 12:15p 
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- Dolphins
- Documentary Film
- 40 minutes
- Film Synopsis:
Take an underwater adventure alongside some of the most graceful and extraordinary creatures on earth in Dolphins, returning to the Blank IMAX Dome Theater for a limited engagement.
Join marine biologist, Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Dr. Bernd Würsig and Dr. Alejandro Acevedo-Gutierrez, as they research the communication of wild dolphins with innovative scientific methods. From the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the wind-swept seas of Patagonia, go under the water’s surface for a fascinating new perspective on the lives of dolphins and their remarkable intelligence. - Local Sponsor: WHO-HD Channel 13
- Starting: January 7, 2013
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Dolphins Showtimes
Sat May, 25 11:15a, 1:15p Sun May, 26 1:15p Mon May, 27 11:15a, 1:15p Tue May, 28 11:15a, 1:15p Wed May, 29 10:15a, 12:15p Thu May, 30 11:15a, 1:15p 
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- Born to be Wild
- Documentary Film
- 40 minutes
- Film Synopsis:
Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of the remarkable bond between humans and animals narrated by Academy-Award® winner, Morgan Freeman. The film is a heartwarming adventure that will transport moviegoers into the rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with the extraordinary people who rescue and raise orphaned orangutans and elephants and then return them back to their home in the wild.
Opening May 31!
- Local Partner: WHO-HD Channel 13
- Starting: May 31, 2013
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Born to be Wild Showtimes
Fri May, 31 10:15a, 12:15p Sat Jun, 1 10:15a, 12:15p Sun Jun, 2 12:15p Mon Jun, 3 10:15a, 12:15p Tue Jun, 4 10:15a, 12:15p Wed Jun, 5 10:15a, 12:15p Thu Jun, 6 10:15a, 12:15p Fri Jun, 7 10:15a, 11:15a, 12:15p Sat Jun, 8 10:15a, 12:15p Sun Jun, 9 12:15p 
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- Tornado Alley
- Documentary Film
- 40 minutes
- Film Synopsis:
Join Sean Casey, star of the Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers, on this heart-pounding science adventure! Set out on a thrilling quest to see a tornado's destructive power at point blank range. Experience the adrenaline and the science of nature's most dramatic phenomena!
In Tornado Alley, meet the researchers of VORTEX 2, the most ambitious effort ever made to understand the origins and evolution of tornadoes, and follow a fleet of customized vehicles designed to withstand gale force winds and torrential precipitation to take you through the eye of the storm.
Opening May 31!
- Local Partner: WHO-HD Channel 13
- Starting: May 31, 2013
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Tornado Alley Showtimes
Fri May, 31 11:15a, 1:15p Sat Jun, 1 11:15a, 1:15p Sun Jun, 2 1:15p Mon Jun, 3 11:15a, 1:15p Tue Jun, 4 11:15a, 1:15p Wed Jun, 5 11:15a, 1:15p Thu Jun, 6 11:15a, 1:15p Fri Jun, 7 1:15p Sat Jun, 8 11:15a, 1:15p Sun Jun, 9 1:15p 
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Ticket Information
For advance IMAX tickets:
- Purchase online anytime
- Call 515-274-IMAX (4629) during regular business hours.
- Stop by the SCI Box Office
Tickets purchased in advance will be available at the SCI Box Office the day of show.
Please Note: IMAX ticket purchases are non-refundable.
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