XD is a premium large-format screen at Cinemark with a bigger screen and better sound, compared with standard theaters.
XD (Cinemark)
- A premium large format (PLF) screen.
- Bigger, wall-to-wall screen.
- Upgraded sound (DTS:X in newer rooms).
- More comfortable seating.
- Costs a few dollars more.
Standard
Regular screen and sound.
Worth it
For action films and big spectacles.
Other brands
AMC has Dolby Cinema and Regal has RPX.
Check
Compare screen sizes.
Format specs
Cinemark XD (Extreme Digital Cinema) is a premium large format brand with a screen that is typically wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling, a digital laser or high-brightness projector, and a high-powered sound system. Standard auditoriums use smaller screens and conventional sound.
- XD screens can be up to 70 feet wide in some locations, though sizes vary by theater.
- Tickets for XD usually cost about 3 to 6 USD more than standard seats.
- Cinemark opened its first XD in 2009 and has over 200 XD auditoriums in the US and Latin America.
Worth it
XD is worth the premium for action films and visually rich movies if the seat is in the middle third. Other premium brands include IMAX, Dolby Cinema, Regal’s 4DX and RPX, and AMC’s Prime. XD is not the same as IMAX, which has a licensed system and specific aspect ratios. Check the theater’s listing and reviews for projection type before booking.
Format specs
XD (Extreme Digital) is Cinemark’s premium large format with a larger screen and enhanced sound. Standard screens are smaller. XD tickets cost a few dollars more.
Worth it
It is a better experience for action films. Check the theater’s specs.
What XD means
XD stands for Extreme Digital, the premium large format brand of Cinemark. XD auditoriums feature a wall to wall, floor to ceiling screen, digital projection and enhanced sound, often with Dolby or DTS systems, and high backed seats. Standard format shows use a typical screen and sound.
Cost and comparison
XD tickets cost a few dollars more than standard, often by 3 to 6 USD, depending on location. Compared with IMAX, XD does not use the special IMAX aspect ratio. Choose XD for action films, spectacle and big sound, and standard for dialogue driven films. Other chains have similar premium formats, such as AMC Dolby Cinema and Regal RPX. Look at seat placement, as the center rows give the best view. Check the theater’s website for specific screen specs.
Based on data from Cinemark and the Large Format Cinema association
