MUMBAI: Imax Corporation, DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures International have inked an agreement to offer the sci-fi western thriller Cowboys & Aliens in select international digital Imax theatres day-and-date with each territory’s release date, beginning in August.

The release marks the continuation of the relationship between Imax, Paramount Pictures International and director Jon Favreau, whose most recent film, Iron Man 2, grossed more than $25 million on 262 Imax screens globally. The filmmaking team includes producers Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford and Olivia Wilde, the film is based on a Platinum Studios graphic novel created by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg.

"We are delighted to be able to offer international audiences the opportunity to experience the amazing visuals and spectacle of Cowboys and Aliens in Imax. This release marks the continuation of the fantastic relationship we have with Imax and we are thrilled that fans will have the ability to experience it this way," said Paramount Pictures International president Andrew Cripps.

"Jon Favreau’s unique and innovative filmmaking style has an exceptional history with international moviegoers and his films have become fan favorites. We’re excited to once again join forces with him and our partners at DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures International as we continue the great legacy by showcasing Cowboys and Aliens in the unparalleled image and sound quality only Imax can offer," said Imax Filmed Entertainment chairman and president Greg Foster.