Key facts
- The film 'Everest: The Other Side' is a US-China collaborative project.
- It opened in 515 US cinemas on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- The film will premiere in 700 IMAX theaters in China on November 6.
- It chronicles the story of Jim Morrison's ski descent of Mount Everest.
The documentary film 'Everest: The Other Side,' a US-China collaborative project, opened in 515 US cinemas on Friday, October 30, 2026. It is set to premiere in 700 IMAX theaters in China on November 6. The film focuses on mountaineer Jim Morrison's journey and his ski descent of Mount Everest, a feat he accomplished in 2025. Directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi explore Morrison's personal story, including his experiences with grief and loss following the death of his family, and his determination to push through adversity.