Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX extend partnership through 2020

LOS ANGELES, April 20 (UPI) -- IMAX Corp. and Warner Bros. Pictures have announced a multi-picture agreement to release up to 30 films from the studio's slate through 2020.

The development is a continuation of the companies' longstanding partnership and will include a number of high-profile tentpoles including The Man from U.N.C.L.E., In the Heart of the Sea, Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, the Tarzan movie, the King Arthur movie, Suicide Squad, Geostorm, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Jungle Book: Origins and Godzilla 2. The deal also encompasses a number of upcoming DC tentpoles, as well as future LEGO movies, including The LEGO Movie Sequel.

"We've had an incredible partnership with Warner Bros. for more than 10 years, which has helped IMAX filmgoers enjoy Warner movies around the world," IMAX Chief Executive Officer Richard L. Gelfond said in a statement Monday. "We're excited and grateful to extend that partnership."

"With this multi-picture deal, IMAX and Warner Bros. continue a lengthy and substantial partnership, which is invested in bringing the highest-quality entertainment to the most awe-inspiring cinematic experience," added Greg Foster, senior executive vice president for IMAX Corp. and chief executive officer of IMAX Entertainment. "But at its core, this deal enriches and broadens IMAX's relationship with key filmmakers, who have always been a top priority for Warner Bros. in bringing the most compelling cinema to audiences around the world."