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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. No. 1 · The metro's biggest screen

    Airbus IMAX, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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

    Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater, National Air and Space Museum

    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. No. 3 · The strongest premium room in the DMV

    AMC Tysons Corner 16

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

    Alamo Drafthouse Crystal City

    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. No. 5 · Small screen, huge repertory reputation

    AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center

    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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