If you’re always on the hunt for new experiences in the city, movie lovers have something exciting to look forward to. A next-level cinema is making its way to Manila, and it promises to change the way you watch films. Imagine not just looking straight at the screen, but also seeing the story unfold on your left and right—almost like stepping inside the movie. That’s the promise of ScreenX, a 270-degree panoramic theater that’s opening soon at SM Mall of Asia.

ScreenX is a creation of South Korean company CJ 4DPLEX, the same people behind 4DX cinemas that let you feel the action with moving seats, sprays of water, and bursts of air. This time, instead of focusing on touch, ScreenX plays with your sight. By stretching key scenes across three walls of the auditorium, it fills your peripheral vision and makes you feel like you’re part of the story.

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For Filipinos who grew up loving blockbuster films on giant screens, this is a bold upgrade. According to CJ 4DPLEX’s Don Savant, ScreenX offers audiences a “new way to experience film.” Globally, there are already over 400 ScreenX theaters in different countries, but this will be the very first one in the Philippines. It’s a chance for local moviegoers to catch up with one of the newest trends in cinematic technology.

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While there’s no opening date yet, the buzz around it is already growing. Once it launches, SM Mall of Asia will join the list of destinations that combine lifestyle, leisure, and entertainment under one roof.

Of course, ScreenX won’t be your only option. SM Cinemas already offer IMAX, Director’s Club, Atmos, and Large Screen Format, while Ayala Malls has recently introduced its A-Giant and A-Luxe theaters. But if you’re craving a more immersive way to escape reality, keep an eye out for ScreenX. It might just make your next movie night feel like a whole new adventure.