If you’ve ever wished your movie seat could fight back during a Marvel battle or shake during a T. rex stomp, welcome to the world of 4DX. This next-level movie tech adds motion, scent, wind, fog, and even lightning to your favorite blockbusters turning an ordinary theater visit into a full-body experience.
And yes, Long Island movie lovers you don’t have to head to New York City to try it. From Nassau to Suffolk, 4DX is changing the way we watch movies right here at home. But is it worth the ticket price? And where exactly can you catch the latest Hollywood spectacle in 4DX?
Let’s take a closer look at the theaters bringing this high-octane format to Long Island and whether your popcorn can survive the ride.
Regal Deer Park
Located at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park, Regal Cinemas is home to one of Long Island’s only true 4DX theaters, where your seat isn’t just for sitting, it’s part of the show. Equipped with motion-activated chairs and environmental effects like wind, rain, fog, and scents, Regal’s 4DX setup turns big-screen blockbusters into theme park-level experiences.
Whether you’re dodging flying debris in a superhero showdown or feeling the rumble of a car chase beneath your feet, this theater pulls you right into the action. It’s a must-visit for adrenaline-loving moviegoers and a major upgrade from your typical Friday night flick.
Where: 1050 The Arches Circle, Deer Park.
Island 16: Cinema de Lux
Think 4DX is the only way to feel your favorite films? Island 16: Cinema de Lux offers its own version of the immersive movie trend with MX4D®—a motion EFX theater that turns blockbuster watching into a full-sensory experience.
Seats shift, shake, and jolt in real time with the action on screen, while wind, water, scents, and even the occasional poke keep you fully locked into the moment. It’s cinema reimagined—perfect for thrill-seekers and action junkies alike.
Heads up though: kids must be at least 40 inches tall to ride, and lap sitting isn’t allowed. So buckle up—this Long Island theater brings more than popcorn and previews.
Where: 185 Morris Avenue, Holtsville,
Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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