As is the trend with such blockbusters nowadays, “Spider-Man 3″ will be simultaneously swinging into IMAX and regular theaters when it’s released on May 4. For the occasion, the third installment of the franchise will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of the IMAX Experience.

“The simultaneous IMAX release of ‘Spider-Man 3′ allows us to celebrate one of the most anticipated motion picture events of the year in an exciting event format,” said Rory Bruer, a Sony Pictures exec. “‘Spider-Man 3: The IMAX Experience’ will give fans of Spider-Man an opportunity to experience the next exhilarating installment of the series in an unforgettably unique and immersive way.”

In “Spider-Man 3,” Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero. But there is a storm brewing on the horizon. As Spider-Man basks in the public’s adulation for his accomplishments and he is pursued by Gwen Stacy (Bryce Dallas Howard), who rivals M.J. for his affections, Peter becomes overconfident and starts to neglect the people who care about him most. His newfound self-assuredness is jeopardized when he faces the battle of his life against two of the most feared villains ever (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace), whose unparalleled power and thirst for retribution threaten Peter and everyone he loves.

“Spider Man 3″ was directed by Sam Raimi, and stars Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, and James Franco. To date, the “Spider-Man” series has surpassed $1.6 billion in worldwide box office receipts.