'' Ready Player One '' premiered at South by Southwest in Austin , Texas on March 11 , 2018 , and was theatrically released by Warner Bros . Pictures in the United States on March 29 , 2018 , in 2D , RealD 3D , IMAX and IMAX 3D . It grossed over $ 582 million and received generally positive reviews ; critics praised its visuals , brisk pacing , the performances of Sheridan and Rylance , and the many cultural references from various media . The film was noted to have significant differences from the book ; some critics said the film 's plot was an improvement over the source material . It also received nominations at the 91st Academy Awards , 24th Critics ' Choice Awards , and 72nd British Academy Film Awards , all for visual effects
24th Critics ' Choice Awards
24th Critics' Choice Awards
Ready Player One (film)