Resident Evil: Afterlife goes to IMAX

Sony Pictures’ Resident Evil: Afterlife is making it’s way into IMAX theaters this September in a sudden and random move from both companies today. Prior to it’s release, now the Paul W.S. Anderson film must be converted for IMAX screens since it’s original format was not intended for such theaters. Here’s what the president of distribution for Sony had to say on the subject.:

“In 3D, fans of ‘Resident Evil’ will have a whole new way to enjoy this next exciting chapter, and we’re delighted that audiences will also have the opportunity to experience the film in Imax 3D at digital Imax locations, where they will feel like they are virtually in the movie,” Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution at Sony Pictures Releasing, said in a statement (THR).

Resident Evil: Afterlife stars Milla Jovovich once more as Alice along with a cast that includes Ali Larter and Wentworth Miller.

In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead – and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.

Resident Evil: Afterlife is set to be released in theaters and IMAX 3D on September 10th from Screen Gems.