When Pointe Orlando’s Regal Cinema theaters opened their 4DX special effects theater in 2017, it was one of the very first in the nation. Now, two years later, there are more than 700 4DX theaters worldwide, with plans for 79 new screens to be installed in the U.S.
There have been mixed reviews for the 4DX format, with some saying the in-theater effects – including smoke, leg ticklers, rain, strobe lights, and motion seats – are distracting from the films, while others argue they enhance the moviegoing experience and provide something truly unique.
