MacGillivray Freeman’s
Narrated by
Archie Griffin
Coming Soon to IMAX® and Giant Screen Theaters
Presented by
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
MacGillivray Freeman’s
Narrated by
Archie Griffin
Coming Soon to IMAX® and Giant Screen Theaters
Presented by
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Experience Ohio’s Natural Wonders on the World’s Largest Screens
From Lake Erie and the mighty Ohio River to Hocking Hills State Park and the Buckeye Trail, Ohio is a place of wild and natural beauty. Discover nature’s magic in Ohio: Wild at Heart, an immersive, cinematic experience coming soon to IMAX and giant screen theaters.
“Nature can be our teacher.”
—from Ohio: Wild at Heart
A story of renewal
From the return of bald eagles and trumpeter swans to the revival of once-polluted rivers, the story of Ohio’s natural landscapes is one of resilience and the deep connection between people and nature. Meet a team of researchers, outdoor enthusiasts and everyday Ohioans who are returning Ohio to its natural state and celebrate the power of people coming together to protect these outdoor treasures.
A Place of Outdoor Adventure
Be immersed in Ohio’s great outdoors as you paddle down rivers, hike scenic trails and watch eagles soar – all on the giant screen!
A sun-drenched Ohio forest with fall colors at Conkle's Hollow
Marblehead Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on Lake Erie
Paddling through Alum Creek State Park
The lush Hocking Hills State Park
Photographing bald eagles at Old Woman's Creek Estuary
Wintertime brings icicles in Hocking Hills State Park.
Dog sledding at Punderson State Park.
A beautiful sunset at Winous Point in the southwestern Lake Erie region.
Mountain biking in Mohican State Park
Ohio Wildlife On the Giant Screen
Watch the release of young bobcats back into the wild and meet the team in charge of counting trumpeter swans and eagle nests! Healing nature means bringing back its wildlife.
“When we take care of nature, nature takes care of us.”
—from Ohio: Wild at Heart
FIND A THEATER
| State | City | Venue | Opening Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | Anderson Township | AMC Anderson Towne Center 9 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Brooklyn | AMC Ridge Park Square 8 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | Cincinnati Museum Center | Now Playing |
| Ohio | Cleveland | Cleveland Museum of Natural History | November 15 |
| Ohio | Cleveland | Great Lakes Science Center | Coming in 2026 |
| Ohio | Columbus | COSI | November 8 |
| Ohio | Columbus | AMC Columbus 10 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Columbus | AMC Easton Town Center 28 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Dayton | Boonshoft Museum of Discovery | Now Playing |
| Ohio | Dublin | AMC Dublin Village 18 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Findlay | AMC Findlay 12 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Grove City | AMC Grove City 14 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Hamilton | AMC Hamilton 8 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Heath | AMC Indian Mound 9 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Huron | Erie Metroparks | Special Events Screenings |
| Ohio | Rocky River | AMC Westwood Town Center 6 | Available for Groups |
| Ohio | Toledo | Imagination Station | Now Playing |
| Ohio | West Chester | AMC West Chester 18 | Available for Groups |
book a field trip
Films for exhibition in IMAX and giant screen theaters are designed to educate and enlighten as much as they are to entertain. Take your students on a field trip to see Ohio: Wild at Heart and inspire them with a renewed appreciation for nature and time spent in the wild. The film is aligned with Ohio’s state education standards as well as the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for grades K through 12. Book a field trip today by contacting your local IMAX or giant-screen theater for information about special group programs.