Just when you thought you’d never have another opportunity to don your fake lightning-bolt scar and Gryffindor colours, IMAX and Warner Bros. are teaming up to bring the beloved Harry Potter films back to theatres.
In anticipation of the Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them — set for release on Nov. 18 — the eight original Harry Potter movies will be screening across Canada.
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Tickets go on sale Fri., Oct. 7 for the screenings, which start on Oct. 13 and run for one week. All the movies will be presented in IMAX.
The launch will be a global fan event celebrating the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts, including never-before-seen footage of the new film. The screenings in London and Los Angeles will have in-person appearances by Harry Potter stars, as well as a live Q&A.
The list of Canadian theatres taking part is below.
Ontario
Scotiabank Theatre Toronto
Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
SilverCity Windsor Cinemas
SilverCity London Cinemas
Cineplex Cinemas Ancaster
Cineplex Cinemas Winston Churchill
British Columbia
Cineplex Cinemas Langley
SilverCity Riverport Cinemas
Alberta
Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton
Quebec
Cinéma Cineplex Forum (presented in English)
Manitoba
Scotiabank Theatre Winnipeg
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For full ticket and package information, please visit Cineplex (their site will update as the event date approaches) or the websites of the individual theatres near you.
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