'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' to Screen at 109 Cinemas IMAX Laser Locations Nationwide Starting May 22

Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd. announced that 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' will be screened at 9 IMAX-equipped 109 Cinemas locations starting May 22, 2026. Osaka Expocity will feature an exclusive 1.43:1 aspect ratio for select scenes. Attendees will receive a special poster on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Tomoo Kimura) will screen 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' starting Friday, May 22, 2026, at 9 of its 109 Cinemas equipped with IMAX nationwide, including the IMAX with Laser/GT Technology at 109 Cinemas Osaka Expocity (inside EXPOCITY, 2-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita-shi, Osaka).

'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu' is a "Filmed For IMAX" release. From shooting with IMAX-certified digital cameras through post-production, it was designed specifically to be experienced in IMAX, allowing audiences to see significantly more of the image than on standard screens.

Furthermore, at 109 Cinemas Osaka Expocity's IMAX with Laser/GT Technology, select scenes will be projected in IMAX's exclusive 1.43:1 aspect ratio on a massive screen equivalent to a 6-story building—18 meters high and 26 meters wide—using a 4K dual laser projection system. (Other 109 Cinemas IMAX theaters will screen the entire film in a 1.90:1 aspect ratio.)

◆ Screening Schedule
From Friday, May 22, 2026

◆ IMAX Theaters
[IMAX with Laser / GT Technology]
109 Cinemas Osaka Expocity
[IMAX with Laser]
109 Cinemas Shobu / Kiba / Futakotamagawa / Grandberry Park / Kawasaki / Shonan / Yumegaoka / Nagoya

◆ Admission Fees
Available for the standard admission fee plus the following surcharges:
- IMAX with Laser / GT Technology: +800 yen (Osaka Expocity)
- IMAX with Laser: +700 yen (Theaters other than Osaka Expocity)
*Advance tickets, Mubichike, and Cinema Tickets are accepted.

◆ Attendee Bonus
Starting May 22 (Fri), customers viewing this film in IMAX and other Premium Large Formats (SCREENX, 4DX, ULTRA4DX) will receive a special poster (A3 size) as a gift.
*Limited quantity, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

◆ Film Details
'Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu'
Director: Jon Favreau
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver

Set in a galaxy that has descended into lawlessness following the collapse of the Empire, the story follows the legendary bounty hunter Mandalorian, who executes any job flawlessly, and Grogu, who hides a powerful Force. The last hope to stop a new war aimed at resurrecting the Empire rests on these two, bound by a bond that transcends father and son.

FAQ

What makes the IMAX at Osaka Expocity different?

It features one of Japan's largest screens and projects specific scenes in the exclusive 1.43:1 aspect ratio.

Is there an additional fee for IMAX screenings?

Yes. It costs an extra 800 yen at Osaka Expocity and 700 yen at other 109 Cinemas IMAX locations.

Are there any bonus items for attendees?

Yes, attendees viewing in premium formats like IMAX will receive a special A3 poster on a first-come, first-served basis.