EPIQ, Qube's homegrown premium large-format, lands Spider-Man: Brand New Day as IMAX rival

Qube Cinema's EPIQ format will screen Spider-Man: Brand New Day from July 30, 2026, using 4K laser projection. The homegrown large-format tech positions itself as an accessible alternative to IMAX across expanding Indian multiplex chains — a signal for cinema-chain exhibition operators.

— Source publishedWed, 1 Jul, 2026, 12:32 IST·First seen Wed, 1 Jul, 2026, 12:49 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

EPIQ Cinema · EPIQ, Qube Cinema's homegrown premium large-format technology, will screen Spider-Man: Brand New Day in India, positioning itself as an accessible

Key facts

  • July 30, 2026
  • 4K laser projection

Why this matters

EPIQ's tentpole win and multiplex expansion make Qube Cinema a watch-list candidate for partnership, licensing, or acquisition interest from exhibition chains and global large-format players defending share in India.

What to watch

  • EPIQ signs a second major studio tentpole within 90 days
  • IMAX announces new India screen agreements or revised exhibitor terms
  • Ticket-pricing parity or discount between EPIQ and IMAX screens
  • Multiplex chains disclosing EPIQ conversion/build targets in earnings calls
  • Audience social sentiment comparing EPIQ picture/sound quality to IMAX
  • Track EPIQ screen-count announcements from PVR-Inox and regional chains post-launch
  • Monitor Qube's per-screen deployment cost vs IMAX to validate accessibility claim
  • Watch for additional tentpole title commitments (Bollywood + Hollywood) on EPIQ
  • Assess opening-weekend per-screen revenue EPIQ vs IMAX for Spider-Man
  • Check exhibitor capex signals and ticket-price premiums tied to PLF formats