Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced a new 14-meter (46 feet) standard size for its Onyx (ICD model) cinema LED lineup at CinemaCon 2026, expanding the platform into larger premium auditoriums. The new model is designed for Premium Large Format (PLF) theaters and delivers the same picture quality, reliability and scalability that define the Onyx platform at a larger scale. Samsung’s new 14-meter format aims to meet the PLF demand and enable greater immersion, optimized seating layouts and more efficient use of theater space.
Following last year’s launch of the 5-meter (16-feet) model for boutique theaters and the 10-meter (33-feet) model for premium auditoriums, Samsung is now expanding the lineup with a 14-meter standard size designed for larger theater environments. The new model brings the same core Onyx experience—including support for up to 4K 120Hz,3 exceptional clarity and ultra-smooth motion—while introducing two distinctions tailored to the 14-meter format: including 3mm pixel pitch—optimized for the 14-meter format to deliver sharp, consistent image quality on a larger screen—and flexible scaling support—enabling the 14-meter format to expand up to 20 meters (66 feet). Individual LED cabinets can be added to the sides and bottom to achieve the desired size, creating a seamless, floor-to-ceiling visual experience.
As the world’s first DCI-certified cinema LED display, Onyx supports both scope (2.39:1) and flat (1.85:1) aspect ratios. Samsung’s HDR technology delivers peak brightness of up to 300 nits, which is approximately six times brighter than conventional cinema standards. Onyx also achieves 100% color volume at peak brightness, while its infinite contrast ratio enables true black levels for deeper immersion and greater detail in dark scenes. Compatibility with Dolby and GDC media servers also helps support streamlined theater management.
Since launching the latest Onyx lineup (ICD model) last year, Samsung has expanded its presence in premium cinema installations. One of the latest examples is Pathé Dar Essalam in Rabat, Morocco, where the latest Onyx has been installed as part of a newly developed premium cinema complex in the city’s luxury district. Designed in collaboration with Pathé’s headquarters, the venue is positioned as a flagship destination comparable to Pathé Palace in Paris, with all four auditoriums equipped with Onyx displays in 10-meter, 5-meter and scaled 6.4-meter (21 feet) configurations. With 12 Onyx screens in total—including four of the latest Onyx screens—Pathé now operates more Onyx screens than any other cinema company in Europe.
In December 2025, Trilith Cinemas in Fayetteville, Georgia, became the first U.S. theater to premiere the latest generation of Samsung Onyx cinema LED screens, installing them across five auditoriums. Located in one of the country’s most active production communities, the theater offers audiences a setting that matches the scale, visual detail and creative intent of the production process.
Attendees at CinemaCon 2026 can learn more about Samsung’s latest cinema innovations at Samsung’s booth in Roman Ballroom 1&2 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, featuring the latest Onyx cinema LED display, glasses-free 3D Spatial Signage and a 115-inch digital signage display.
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