4D movie

A 4D movie is a combination of a 3D movie with things like smell and touch (physical effects).  These effects happen at the same time the movie is running. (Note: 4D movies are not geometrically 4-dimensional.) Because these physical effects can cost a lot of money, 4D movies are usually shown only at special places, like theme parks and amusement parks.  However, in Thailand, Mexico, Hong Kong, Nepal, South Korea, India and the U.S., some movie theatres can also show 4D movies. The movie Avatar was one of 10 movies that have been changed to 4D. The first was Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Some of the effects used in 4D movies include rain, wind, strobe lights, and vibration. Water sprays and air jets are also often used. A 4D movie is not shown in a motion simulator. However, during a 4D movie, some seats may vibrate or move a few inches during the movie.

 Examples of 4D movies 

TitleYearRelease venue/CountryNotesThe Sensorium1984Six Flags Power Plant, Baltimore, MDThe first 4D filmCaptain EO1986Epcot, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo DisneylandClosed in the mid-late 1990s and reopened in 2010 as a tribute to the late Michael Jackson.Muppet*Vision 3D1991Disney's Hollywood StudiosDirected by Jim HensonHoney, I Shrunk the Audience1994Epcot, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo DisneylandSponsored by Kodak, closed in all locations in May 2010 and was replaced with Captain EO.Terminator 2 3D: Battle Across Time1996Universal Studios JapanDirected by James CameronPirates 4D1997SeaWorld Ohio, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Thorpe Park in the UK, Busch Gardens Tampa BayProduced by Busch Entertainment, Directed by Keith Melton.PandaDroom2002The Efteling, NetherlandsSame film released in other parks without 4D effectsSpongeBob SquarePants 4-D2002, 2006Six Flags over Texas, Moody Gardens, Shedd Aquarium, Adventure Dome, Six Flags Great Adventure, Movie Park Germany, Adventure Aquarium, Kings Dominion, (formerly at Paramount Parks), Indianapolis Zoo, Carowinds, Camden Aquarium(Camden, NJ), Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and other locationsMickey's PhilharMagic2003Magic Kingdom, Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disney California Adventure.In collaboration with Walt Disney Feature AnimationHaunted Lighthouse2003Flamingo Land Theme Park and ZooShrek 4-D2003Universal Studios Florida, Universal Studios Japan, and Universal Studios SingaporeReleased in an anaglyph version as Shrek 3-D on DVDBorg Invasion2004Star Trek: The Experience, at Las Vegas Hilton, USClosed in 2008, to be reopened in Neonopolis, Las VegasFly Me to the Moon2008Six Flags over TexasJourney to the Center of the Earth 4-D Adventure2008Vibrant 5D, Raipur, IndiaStone Mountain Park, Dollywood, Warner Bros. Movie WorldFly High: The Legend of Black Man2017IndiaFirst Indian 4D film; directed by Rahul Rathish KumarAvatar in 4D2009South Korea, Hong KongIn 4DX. James Cameron, DirectorLondon Eye 4D Experience2009London EyeProduced by Centre Screen Productions and Principal Large FormatBeyond All Boundaries2009WWII Museum, New OrleansProduced by Tom HanksENERGIA The Spirit of the Earth2009Cité de l'énergie, Shawinigan (Quebec)Spectators are seated on a revolving platform. Features wind, snow, smoke, rain, vibration and lighting effects."The Garden"2010USA pavilion at Expo 2010The eight-minute film was projected upon five 10-meter-high screens.Marvel Super Heroes 4D2010Madame Tussauds London, Trans Studio BandungRabid Rider2010Cincinnati ZooShalem2011?Jerusalem Time Elevator, JerusalemA 3000-year-old guide to Jerusalem's history at the Jerusalem Time Elevator, Jerusalem.The Bourne Legacy2012MultinationalIn 4DXTallgrass Prairie: Tides of Time2012Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, KansasFeatures wind, snow, smoke, and lightning effectsPrometheus2012Cinepolis Galerias Guadalajara, MexicoIn 4DX. Ridley Scott, DirectorTitanic2012Multinational4DX re-release,James Cameron, DirectorThe Adventures of Tintin2011Nickelodeon Resorts, Paramount Parks, North Carolina Zoo, and Alton Towers14-minute condensed version of the film.Iron Man 32013Korona World Theatre Nagoya, Japan,Seoul, South KoreaLabeled as 4DXfeaturing strobe lights, tilting seats, blowing wind and fog, and odor effects.47 Ronin2014MultinationalIn 4DXFury2014MultinationalIn 4DXInterstellar2014MultinationalIn 4DX. Christopher Nolan, DirectorRio2014San Diego Zoo, Kentucky Kingdom, North Carolina Zoo, Indianapolis Zoo, Cincinnati Zoo12-minute condensed version of the film.Temple Run 7D2014India9-minute ride to various Indian temples including Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, Rameshwaram, and Dwarka produced by Modern Techno Projects Private Ltd.Star Wars: The Force Awakens2015MultinationalIn 4DX. J.J. Abrams, DirectorIce Age: No Time for Nuts 4D2015United States4D-remastered version of the 2006 short film of the same name.Rogue One2016MultinationalIn 4DXBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice2016Seoul, Korea and New York City, New YorkLabeled as 4DXincluding fog, wind, motion, rain, lightning, vibrations and scents.Pixels2016Taguig, Philippines4DX re-release including models, sprites, explosives, and bullets.Mass Effect: New Earth 4D2016California's Great America4+1⁄2-minute film, 60-foot screen with 4K resolution, live performers, wind, water, leg pokers, neck ticklers, 80-channel surround soundLEGO Nexo Knights 4D: The Book of Creativity2016Legoland parks and Legoland Discovery Centre parks worldwide12+1⁄2-minute 4D film of LEGO Nexo Knightsshown at Legoland, along with The LEGO Movie 4D Produced by Alexander Lentjesfor M2Film and Merlin EntertainmentsGravity2018Multinational4DX re-release,Alfonso Cuarón, DirectorLife of Pi2018Multinational4DX re-release, Ang Lee, Director19172019MultinationalIn 4DX, Sam Mendes, Director, Produced by Amblin PartnersStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019MultinationalIn 4DX. J.J. Abrams, DirectorGemini Man2019MultinationalIn 4DX. Ang Lee, DirectorThe Lion King2019MultinationalIn 4DX. Jon Favreau, DirectorInception2020Multinational4DX re-release,Christopher Nolan, DirectorThe Matrix Resurrections2021MultinationalIn 4DX. Lana Wachowski, DirectorTop Gun: Maverick2022MultinationalIn 4DX. Directed by Joseph Kosinski.The Super Mario Bros. Movie2023MultinationalIn 4DX. Aaron Horvath, Michael JelenicDirectorsOppenheimer2023MultinationalIn 4DX. Christopher Nolan, DirectorPostcard from Earth2023Sphere at the Venetian Resort, Las VegasEffects include wind, scents, and infrasound seat vibrations. Directed by Darren Aronofsky.Godzilla Minus One2023JapanIn 4DX. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki

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