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SM Lanang and SM Clark’s IMAX® THEATRES reopen featuring IMAX® WITH LASER

by Contributor June 1, 2026

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All SM IMAX branches now upgraded with laser

MANILA – SM Cinema, the country’s largest film exhibitor, announces the reopening of two IMAX theatres in Davao and Pampanga featuring the brand-new IMAX® with Laser, a next generation laser projection and multi-channel sound system that delivers crystal clear, lifelike images and precision audio for a moviegoing experience unlike anything else.

These upgrades are part of SM Cinema’s initiative to modernize its IMAX theatres, encouraging a new generation of moviegoers to experience films on the big screen. The milestone also marks the completion of IMAX® with Laser upgrades across all branches: SM North EDSA, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura, SM Clark, SM Cebu, SM Iloilo, and SM Lanang.

IMAX with Laser is set apart by its 4K laser projection system featuring a new optical engine and a suite of proprietary IMAX technology that delivers crystal clear images, increased resolution, deeper contrast as well as the most distinct, exotic colors ever available on-screen. The new experience also features next generation IMAX precision sound, delivering greater dynamic range and precision for the ultimate in audio immersion.

With IMAX with Laser, moviegoers at SM Lanang and SM City Clark can now experience:

Crystal Clear IMAX Laser Projection: Increased resolution, sharper and brighter images, deeper contrasts, as well as the widest range of colors available to filmmakers to deliver the most life-like visuals for moviegoers.

Next Generation IMAX Precision Sound: Patented sound technology delivers striking clarity and depth alongside perfected tuned sound and evenly distributed audio throughout the theatre.

IMAX Immersion by Design: Custom-designed theatres with stadium seating for clear vantage points at every seat, as well as custom screens for the brightest images.

Moviegoers can now watch movies including “Assassination Classroom The Movie: Our Time,” “Deep Water,” “Michael,” “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway,” “Mortal Kombat II,” “Speed Demon,” and “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” at their most-loved SM Lanang and SM City Clark’s upgraded IMAX® theatres.

June 1, 2026 0 comments

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Max Out Your Movie Experience for Good

by Contributor January 28, 2026

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How Your SM Lanang Movie Tickets Help Build Classrooms

Max out your next movie night experience by helping shape a brighter future for Filipino students with your every purchase of SM Cinema Lanang movie tickets.

At SM Lanang, every movie ticket now contributes to building classrooms as part of SM Cares’ “From Reel to Real Stories: HOPE in a Movie” campaign, a nationwide initiative that transforms everyday movie experiences into meaningful support for public school classrooms.

In partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Generation HOPE, SM Cares kicked off the campaign on December 18, 2025 as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

SM Supermalls President Steven Tan and HOPE Founder and Executive Chairperson Nanette Medved-Po during the kickoff of the Hope in a Movie campaign at the SM Cinema Mall of Asia on December 18, 2025.

Through the HOPE in a Movie campaign, every P5 from a moviegoer’s ticket will be set aside to help build 10 public school classrooms over the next three years. The initiative applies to all SM Cinema tickets—whether bought at ticket booths, kiosks, or online—and across all formats nationwide, making participation easy and accessible.

Over the decades, SM Foundation has constructed 403 classrooms and donated 116 school buildings nationwide, alongside digital learning hubs equipped with computers, smart TVs, and essential software to strengthen digital literacy.

As the campaign continues, SM Lanang invites moviegoers nationwide to join this meaningful movement by choosing SM Cinema—turning movie experiences into real stories of hope for Filipino students.

January 28, 2026 0 comments

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Return to Middle-earth: “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” Extended Edition Hits SM Cinemas for an Exclusive One-Weekend Engagement

by Contributor January 21, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – SM Cinema is bringing the extended edition of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” back to cinemas for one weekend only in celebration of the 25^th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s cinematic masterpiece.

From January 23-25, movie fans can flock to SM Cinema branches to catch the extended version of the movie that will feature an additional 30 minutes of footage not seen in the original 2001 theatrical release, bringing the total runtime to 3 hours and 28 minutes (208 min).

This limited engagement will be screened at 40 SM Cinema locations nationwide, ensuring that fans from across the archipelago can join the quest. Participating theaters include:

Metro Manila: SM Aura, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, SM City BF Parañaque, SM City Bicutan, SM City East Ortigas, SM City Fairview, SM City Grand Central, SM City Manila, SM City Marikina, SM City San Lazaro, SM Southmall, SM City Sta. Mesa, and SM City Sucat.

Luzon: SM City Bacoor, SM City Baguio, SM City Baliwag, SM City Batangas, SM City Calamba, SM City Clark, SM City Dasmarinas, SM City Laoag, SM City Legazpi, SM City Lipa, SM City Lucena, SM City Naga, SM City Marilao, SM City Masinag, SM City Pampanga, SM City San Mateo, SM City San Pablo, SM City Sta. Rosa, and SM City Tarlac.

Visayas: SM City Bacolod, SM City Cebu, SM City Iloilo, and SM Seaside City Cebu

Mindanao: SM CDO Downtown and SM Lanang

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early via SM Cinema’s website, app, or ticket booths to catch this rare big-screen return to Middle-earth in breathtaking high-definition, available in regular cinemas and SM Directors Club. Whether you’re a movie fan craving the ultimate cinematic throwback, or a parent excited to introduce the next generation to the magic of The Lord of the Rings, this exclusive weekend at your most loved mall, SM is designed to go beyond the screen. From immersive sound and larger-than-life visuals at SM Cinema, to curated moments before and after the film that bring Middle-earth to life, expect a fully maxed-out movie experience—one that turns a simple screening into a shared, unforgettable adventure.

January 21, 2026 0 comments

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Max Out Your Year-Start Fun with SM Lanang

by Contributor January 9, 2026

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Start the year with experiences that keep you moving, laughing, and making memories. Whether you’re easing into fitness goals or just looking for ways to bond with family and friends, SM Lanang offers plenty of ways to stay active while having fun.

Fit and Fun at SM Bowling Center

Make your fitness goals extra fun as you get moving with indoor sports like bowling, archery, and table tennis at the SM Bowling Center Lanang on the 2nd Level.

Move those muscles as you knock down bowling pins, test your hand-eye coordination with table tennis, billiards, and hoops, and improve your arm strength by hitting the mark with archery.

Apart from sports, you can also scream to your favorite songs at a karaoke session and escape into the wildest adventure through the 4D ride.

Run with the Girlies

Gather with over 3,000 women and be part of the much-awaited 2026 Davao Women’s Run PH to celebrate empowerment and fitness come January 18 at the SM Lanang North Wing Grounds.

Max-Out Movie Experience

Get more out of your movie experience when you watch movies at SM Cinema Lanang through SM’s Hope in a Movie program in partnership with the Department of Education and Generation Hope.

Through Hope in a Movie, ₱5 from every ticket will be set aside to help build 10 public school classrooms across the Philippines.

To know more about SM Lanang events, you may follow the mall on its socials.

January 9, 2026 0 comments