Russian IMAX cinemas began showing a poorly recorded camrip of 'Avatar 3' purportedly enhanced using neural networks, with single tickets costing up to 2,000 rubles, according to an X post by @nexta_tv published over the past hour between 10:46 AM and 11:46 AM UTC on January 17, 2026. The post at https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/2012481019501277208 highlighted the low quality of the footage despite the enhancements and high prices, framing it as film industry news from Russia during this one-hour reporting window. No additional details on the number of cinemas involved, screening locations, or official responses from theater operators or film distributors were provided in the source.
