During CinemaCon 2025, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. unveiled the latest generation of Onyx cinema screens with LED (ICD model), marking the beginning of a new era in cinema screen technology. This innovative screen offers flexible screen sizes and leading reliability, making it a future-proof solution for cinemas worldwide. With this unveiling, Samsung continues to build on its reputation as a pioneer in the LED cinema sector, which began in 2017.
The Future of the Cinema Experience
Hoon Chung, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, emphasized the importance of immersive experiences in the cinema industry. “With Onyx, Samsung not only delivers images of the highest quality but also the flexibility that allows cinemas to provide a better experience for visitors and adapt to the changing expectations of audiences,” Chung stated. The Onyx series promises a bright, vivid, and immersive image that elevates the viewing experience.
Incredible Image Quality
The Onyx screen is the world’s first DCI-certified LED screen for cinemas, offering an unparalleled experience with pure blacks, an infinite contrast ratio, and exceptional color accuracy. The screen supports image rates up to 4K 120Hz, ensuring smooth motion and razor-sharp details. Cinemas can choose from four standard sizes, ranging from 5 to 20 meters, allowing them to optimize their available space.
Flexibility in Scale and Aspect Ratio
With the Onyx series, cinemas can display both scope aspect ratios (2.39:1) and flat aspect ratios (1.85:1) without additional adjustments. This means that films are presented in their intended format while maintaining image quality. The enhanced brightness of the Onyx screen ensures that details in shadowy and bright scenes are more visible, resulting in superior color accuracy.
Reliability and Seamless Integration
The Onyx series offers a long lifespan and comes with a market-leading 10-year warranty for cinema LEDs. This helps reduce total ownership costs and guarantees a future-proof investment for cinema owners. Additionally, an automatic calibration solution allows cinemas to easily calibrate their screens for optimal image quality.
Onyx is also compatible with leading audio solutions, including Dolby Atmos and Meyer Sound, and offers seamless integration with media servers such as Dolby and GDC IMB. This makes it easy for cinemas to transition from traditional projection systems.
Global Recognition and Success Stories
Samsung Onyx has proven to be one of the most widely used LED cinema screens in the world. Recently, it was installed at Pathé Palace in Paris, where it was chosen to enhance the premium viewing experience in one of the most beautifully designed cinemas in the world. Laure de Boissard, Managing Director at Pathé Cinéma France, highlighted the importance of Onyx in delivering stunning images with exceptional brightness and contrast.
The collaboration between Samsung and Pixar Animation Studios for the HDR editing of films such as “Elemental” and “Inside Out 2” showcases how Onyx pushes the boundaries of cinema technology, bringing creative visions to life with unmatched precision.
Experience the Future of Cinema
Visitors to CinemaCon can experience the next generation of Onyx themselves at Samsung’s booth in Caesars Palace. CinemaCon, taking place from March 31 to April 3 in Las Vegas, is the largest annual gathering for the film theater industry, bringing together cinema owners, filmmakers, and industry professionals. Samsung’s latest developments in cinema display technology will be in the spotlight, and the Onyx series promises to revolutionize the future of the cinema experience.
