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The DMV's premium screens, drawn at true relative size — from the Smithsonian's giant dual-laser IMAX theaters to the metro's best commercial rooms.

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  1. Airbus IMAX, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

    No. 1 · The metro's biggest screen

    Chantilly, VA, 20151

    The DMV's largest screen at about 86 by 62 feet — a dual-laser IMAX GT at the Smithsonian's Udvar-Hazy Center.

    85.6 × 62.3 ft

    IMAX

  2. Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, National Air and Space Museum

    No. 2 · Giant-screen IMAX on the National Mall

    Washington, DC, 20004

    About 75 by 47 feet, upgraded to dual laser for its July 2025 reopening on the National Mall.

    75.5 × 47 ft

    IMAXIMAX GT Laser

  3. AMC Tysons Corner 16

    No. 3 · The strongest premium room in the DMV

    McLean, VA, 22102

    A 64-foot Dolby Cinema with Dolby Vision laser and Atmos — locals' pick for the best overall presentation.

    64 × 39 ft

    Dolby Cinema

  4. Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City

    No. 4 · The metro's best-liked Alamo

    Arlington, VA, 22202

    The Big Show: a 66-foot wall with Atmos and all-recliner seating, the best-reviewed Alamo screen in the metro.

    66 × 28 ft

    Big Show

  5. AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

    No. 5 · Small screen, huge repertory reputation

    Silver Spring, MD, 20910

    A modest 41-foot screen that anchors the region's 35mm and 70mm repertory programming.

    41 × 18 ft

    70mm35mm filmOther

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