More than 40 years after the movie first hit theaters, Prince’s Purple Rain is coming back. Fans will be able to catch the rock musical drama for one night only exclusively to Dolby Cinema at AMC Theaters locations in the US and Dolby Cinema at ODEON locations in the UK for one night only on March 5.
The movie, which was Prince’s acting debut, follows Prince as The Kid, a musician on the rise in Minneapolis who is trying to escape from squalor at home through music. When he comes head to head with a rival musician who wants to steal both his stardom and his girl, The Kid has to prove that he’s got what it takes. In addition to starring in the film, Prince also composed all of the music, creating a legendary album to accompany the film.
“Purple Rain reimagined in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for Dolby Cinema is a celebration of Prince’s genius and enduring legacy,” Jed Harmsen, Head of Cinema and Group Entertainment at Dolby, said. “Devoted and new fans alike prepare to be exhilarated by an unforgettable and unparalleled performance from one of music’s greatest of all time.”
Purple Rain was reimagined for this new Dolby experience. Dolby scanned an 8K resolution 35mm print of the film and digitally restored it, including specific color-grading to fit the Dolby format. The audio was also remastered, ensuring that the film will be in as pristine quality as possible for this new theatrical release. Purple Rain‘s return to theaters comes almost a decade after Prince’s death, and 41 years after it was first released in 1984. You can buy tickets for the film here.
