T. Rex Roars Onto The Giant Screen: Extraordinary Documentary Captures Young Boys’ Discovery Of New Fossil Skeleton And Brings “Teen Rex” To Life

“We’re thrilled to present this adventurous film that illustrates how anyone at any age can discover the find of a lifetime and contribute to our ever-evolving life sciences history,” said Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS. “Since their discovery, dinosaurs have always captured our hearts, curiosity and imaginations and the commanding tyrant T. Rex towers above them all. We invite visitors of all ages to revel at this giant and her carnivorous Cretaceous cousins in one of the most dazzling and accurate T. Rex documentaries ever made, depicted in larger-than-life in IMAX glory.”

Anchored by the true story of the young fossil hunters who made the discovery of a lifetime when they spotted a large, fossilized leg bone on a walk on public lands in North Dakota, T. REX intercuts the remarkable fossil dig, with cutting edge computer graphics that bring the iconic T. Rex - from hatchling to hulking adult - to life. Narrated by Jurassic Park Actor Sam Neill, T. REX explores the newest science that has helped reinvent our understanding of the iconic predator.

With hat tips to famous specimens, landmark discoveries, and wild cinematic T. Rex depictions over the last century, the film also brings to life a cast of prehistoric characters including rex’s archrival, Triceratops; Quetzalcoatlus, one the largest animals ever to take flight; and the 25-foot long Sinraptor, a species that likely fed on early Tyrannosaurs.

“We never could have planned the inspiring story that unfolded in front of the cameras,” said Producer and Writer Andy Wood. “Kids finding any large dinosaur is remarkable, but as the shoot progressed, the team realized that we were witnessing something even more rare—a truly historic T. Rex discovery. This is the kind of story that documentary filmmakers dream of capturing.”

"This is more than just a documentary - it's a chance for families to experience the thrill of discovery through the eyes of these young explorers in a format that makes you feel like you’re right there with them,” says Co-Director/Writer David Clark.

T. REX is an immersive cinema experience produced by Giant Screen Films and D3D Cinema, in partnership with the Field Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Houston Museum of Natural Science and Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, in association with the Cincinnati Museum Center, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, Museums Victoria, and New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science. The T. Rex fossil featured in the film was collected on land under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, Permit#: ND2023-00084.

The AutoNation® IMAX® Theater at the Museum of Discovery and Science is located at 401 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. T. REX is included in the MODS Discovery Pass, an all-in-one ticket that includes Museum exhibitions, live science demonstrations and one IMAX documentary film. For tickets, please visit: www.mods.org/tickets - And for showtimes, please visit: www.mods.org/showtimes.

Giant Screen Films
Based in Evanston, Illinois, GSF is one of the world’s leading and most active large-format film producers. It has often partnered with the National Science Foundation and pioneered large-format films that push the medium's boundaries. Through immersive sight and sound technologies, GSF’s productions challenge imaginations of children and adults, offering inspiring perspectives on the world and an unforgettable theater experience. Meaningful educational collaborations and partnerships extend each film’s impact far beyond the theater.

IMAX 3D Theater
The AutoNation® IMAX 3D Theater is owned and operated by the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). The Theater showcases IMAX dual 4K laser projectors and a 15/70mm projection system, which revolutionizes the way guests experience films on the six-story-high screen with an immersive 12-channel sound system featuring 114 speakers capable of 52,000 watts of digital sound. Whether it’s a pin drop or feeling the heart-palpitating force of a volcano, audiences will experience a new visceral sound experience. The AutoNation® IMAX® 3D Theater is the only place in South Florida where you can experience the power of IMAX® with Laser and is one of only three Certified Giant Screen® theaters in Florida by the Giant Screen Cinema Association. For showtimes, please visit: www.mods.org/showtimes. Private screenings are available, please inquire by emailing: booking@mods.org.

The Museum of Discovery and Science
Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 square foot facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades (only 3% of science museums are accredited for excellence and leadership in the field). In the past year, MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 15 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and was selected as one of the winners of the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.

The Museum celebrates diversity and welcomes visitors from all walks of life. The Museum hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. MODS is located downtown at 401 Southwest Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312. For more information about the Museum, please visit: www.mods.org. Or call: (954) 467-MODS. Call: (954) 467-6637.