Well this means that you can skip the standard theater and head straight for the closest IMAX. Check out the details from the official press release:



IMAX and Sony announced that Columbia Pictures’ highly-anticipated new action adventure Spider-Man 3 will be simultaneously released at theatres throughout the world and at IMAX theatres on May 4, 2007.  The third installment of the phenomenally successful ­Spider-Man franchise will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience.

 “The simultaneous IMAX release of Spider-Man 3 allows us to celebrate one of the most anticipated motion picture events of the year in an exciting event format,” said Rory Bruer, President, Domestic Distribution, Sony Pictures Releasing. “Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience will give fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the next exhilarating installment of the series in an unforgettably unique and immersive way.”

“We are delighted to team up with our friends at Columbia Pictures to bring this beloved superhero back to IMAX theatres,” said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment.  “Our 2007 film slate is taking shape earlier than any previous year, and we believe this clearly highlights the increasing value studios see in the IMAX theatre network as it continues to grow worldwide. Spider-Man is ideally suited to the immersive power of The IMAX Experience.”