Hachioji City's First "IMAX® Laser" to Debut! "AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama" Grand Opening on Friday, June 26th
AEON Entertainment Co., Ltd. will grand open "AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama," a cinema complex with 9 screens, including Hachioji City's first "IMAX® Laser," on Friday, June 26, 2026. Located within the "AEON Hachioji Takiyama" commercial facility opening on the same day, the theater features an innovative 4K laser projection system and a state-of-the-art 12-channel sound system for an overwhelmingly immersive experience. All seats are independent with armrests, and the cinema supports self-ordering and digital tickets.
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AEON Entertainment Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Nobuyuki Fujiwara), which operates 97 "AEON CINEMA" theaters nationwide, will open "AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama" (Tokyo), a cinema complex with 9 screens, including Hachioji City's first "IMAX Laser," on Friday, June 26, 2026. This theater will be established within the "AEON Hachioji Takiyama" commercial facility, which will open on the same day, and will deliver exciting daily experiences to the local community in a space that integrates cinema, food, and entertainment.
"AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama" will introduce "IMAX Laser." "IMAX Laser" allows viewers to experience ultra-high-resolution images that are vivid, bright, and deeply contrasted on an IMAX large screen, thanks to its innovative 4K laser projection system. Furthermore, the latest 12-channel sound system achieves dynamic range and precision beyond previous standards. It fills the entire theater with immersive sound, leading audiences into the movie with an overwhelming sense of immersion. In addition, all 9 screens, including the IMAX theater, will adopt laser projectors. Viewers can enjoy bright, colorful, and high-contrast images on any screen.
Inside the theater, independent seats with armrests on both sides are introduced for all seats, creating a comfortable viewing environment that emphasizes personal space. The concession stand adopts a self-ordering system, enabling smoother ordering and product pickup with reduced waiting times. It also supports digital tickets, allowing ticket purchase to admission to be completed via smartphone, providing a highly convenient movie experience.
AEON Entertainment aims to be a cinema complex loved by the community for a long time, where smiles gather. Through all forms of entertainment, we will continue to create and expand circles of emotion, and create spaces, visuals, and services that deliver rich moments.
Theater Overview
Theater Name: AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama
Location: AEON Hachioji Takiyama, 1-884 Takiyamacho, Hachioji City, Tokyo
Opening Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
*IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.
*The information in this press release is current as of the announcement date. It is subject to change without notice, so please be aware in advance.
"AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama" will introduce "IMAX Laser." "IMAX Laser" allows viewers to experience ultra-high-resolution images that are vivid, bright, and deeply contrasted on an IMAX large screen, thanks to its innovative 4K laser projection system. Furthermore, the latest 12-channel sound system achieves dynamic range and precision beyond previous standards. It fills the entire theater with immersive sound, leading audiences into the movie with an overwhelming sense of immersion. In addition, all 9 screens, including the IMAX theater, will adopt laser projectors. Viewers can enjoy bright, colorful, and high-contrast images on any screen.
Inside the theater, independent seats with armrests on both sides are introduced for all seats, creating a comfortable viewing environment that emphasizes personal space. The concession stand adopts a self-ordering system, enabling smoother ordering and product pickup with reduced waiting times. It also supports digital tickets, allowing ticket purchase to admission to be completed via smartphone, providing a highly convenient movie experience.
AEON Entertainment aims to be a cinema complex loved by the community for a long time, where smiles gather. Through all forms of entertainment, we will continue to create and expand circles of emotion, and create spaces, visuals, and services that deliver rich moments.
Theater Overview
Theater Name: AEON CINEMA Hachioji Takiyama
Location: AEON Hachioji Takiyama, 1-884 Takiyamacho, Hachioji City, Tokyo
Opening Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
*IMAX® is a registered trademark of IMAX Corporation.
*The information in this press release is current as of the announcement date. It is subject to change without notice, so please be aware in advance.