IMAX CORP (IMAX) IMAX Corporation operates as a global entertainment technology firm, specializing in delivering advanced cinematic experiences. It achieves this by leveraging its proprietary software, unique theater designs, intellectual property, and specialized equipment. A core offering is IMAX Digital Re-Mastering (DMR), a patented process that dramatically improves the resolution, visual fidelity, and audio quality of motion picture films for their presentation on IMAX screens. The company supplies its signature theater systems to exhibitor customers through outright sales, leasing agreements, or collaborative revenue-sharing models, and also provides digital projection systems. Furthermore, IMAX supports its extensive network with both proactive and urgent maintenance services. The company is involved in distributing large-format documentary films and offers comprehensive post-production and quality control services for such films, alongside general digital post-production. It directly owns and operates IMAX cinemas. For filmmakers, IMAX provides rental services for its 2D and 3D large-format film and digital cameras, coupled with expert production guidance and technical support for both documentary and Hollywood productions. Its theater systems are marketed through dedicated direct sales teams and marketing personnel to a diverse client base, including science and natural history museums, zoological parks, aquariums, various educational and cultural institutions, theme parks, private home cinema installations, tourist attractions, and temporary events like fairs and expositions. The company holds rights to a robust portfolio of trademarks and trade names, prominently featuring IMAX, IMAX Dome, IMAX 3D, Experience It in IMAX, The IMAX Experience, An IMAX Experience, IMAX DMR, and IMAX Enhanced, among many others. As of December 31, 2021, IMAX boasted a global footprint of 1,683 theater systems across 87 countries and territories, consisting of 1,599 commercial multiplex locations, 12 commercial destination venues, and 72 institutional sites. Established in 1967, IMAX Corporation maintains its headquarters in Mississauga, Canada.
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IMAX Corporation to Announce Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call
IMAX Corporation announced it will hold its third-quarter 2026 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The call will be webcast on IMAX's investor relations site, with telephone access requiring pre-registration; a replay will be available afterward.
No financial results were disclosed in this release; it is a scheduling notice only. IMAX operates 1,876 systems across 91 countries as of June 30, 2026.
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IMAX Soars to Highest Grossing Summer Ever with $728 Million Worldwide · Up 73% Over Previous Record
IMAX posted its highest-grossing summer ever with $728 million in worldwide box office from Memorial Day through Labor Day, up 73% over its previous record set in 2023.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey became the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time at $485 million — nearly double the second-highest — with IMAX screens capturing 30% of the film's worldwide gross and the network taking a record 5.8% of the summer's global box office on just over 1,800 screens.
IMAX projects a record $1.4 billion in global box office for 2026, led by Dune: Part Three — already among the highest IMAX pre-sales ever ahead of its December debut — plus Resident Evil, Digger, Street Fighter, Godzilla Minus Zero, and The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth.
CEO Rich Gelfond framed the summer as unlocking new commercial opportunities for the network, which operated 1,876 systems across 91 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026.
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IMAX to Present at Upcoming Institutional Investor Conferences
IMAX Corporation announced that management will participate in upcoming investor conferences hosted by BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs in September.
CEO Rich Gelfond is scheduled to speak at the BofA event in New York on September 9, while CFO Natasha Fernandes and CMO Anne Globe will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia conference in San Francisco.
Live webcasts of the fireside chats will be accessible on the company's investor relations website.
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IMAX: 8-K · leadership change
IMAX Corporation and Robert D. Lister, the company's Chief Legal Officer and Senior Executive Vice President, entered into a third amendment to his employment agreement on August 19, 2026. The amendment extends the agreement's term to December 31, 2029; the original agreement dates to December 18, 2017 and was previously amended in March 2020 and October 2023.
Compensation and severance terms remain unchanged from prior disclosures. The amendment modifies equity award treatment: unvested awards are cancelled without consideration if Lister is terminated for cause or resigns without good reason before the end of 2029, unless he gives at least six months' written resignation notice, in which case awards continue vesting under the LTIP Service Factor provision. Similar vesting continuation applies if his employment terminates after December 31, 2029 without an offer of continued employment on substantially similar terms.
This is a routine retention filing with no officer departure and no new compensation disclosed, signaling legal-leadership continuity at IMAX through 2029.
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IMAX Soars to $47 Million Global Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Delivers Strong Debut in China
IMAX generated $47 million in global box office receipts this weekend, led by the strong debut of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in China, which grossed $19.3 million and captured 53% of the market’s box office on just 1% of screens.
The Odyssey has now grossed $346.4 million worldwide in IMAX, making it the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day added $4.8 million during the weekend.
IMAX China recorded its highest-grossing August ever, putting the company on track for one of its strongest summer seasons, supported by a network of 1,876 systems globally.
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IMAX Powers Stunning Debut of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in China with RMB 90 Million/USD 13.2 Million -- a Massive 45% of Opening Weekend
IMAX reported a record debut for 'The Odyssey' in China, generating RMB 90 million (USD 13.2 million) in opening weekend box office and capturing 45% of the film's nationwide gross on less than 1% of screens.
The film's performance propelled IMAX China to its highest-grossing August on record with RMB 263 million in box office just halfway through the month, while global IMAX gross for the film reached USD 345 million.
Preview screenings in China also set records with RMB 42.3 million in box office and a 94% average occupancy rate.
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Triumphs as Highest Grossing IMAX Release of All Time with $289 Million and Counting
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey became the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time with $289 million in global box office, driving IMAX to its fourth consecutive $50 million-plus weekend.
The film has generated $147 million domestically and set records in South Korea, accounting for over 26% of the movie’s total global gross.
With nearly $40 million in pre-sales and upcoming launches in China and Japan, IMAX expects this run to contribute to its best year ever at the box office.
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Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Expand in IMAX® Across North America Beginning August 6
IMAX announced the North American expansion of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' on August 6, following a record-breaking opening in Asian markets.
The film generated $23 million at the IMAX box office across China, Japan, and South Korea, with China alone contributing $19 million for a franchise-best opening weekend.
CEO Rich Gelfond highlighted the Spider-Man franchise's $365 million historical IMAX receipts and anticipates strong demand for the film's release in the U.S. and Canada.
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Powers IMAX to its Highest Grossing Month in Company History with $257 Million in July
IMAX generated a record $257 million in global box office for July, marking its highest grossing month in over 50 years and surpassing the previous record by 47%.
The record performance was fueled by Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which delivered $44.7 million in its third weekend and became the fastest film in IMAX history to surpass $200 million in global IMAX box office.
IMAX 70mm locations contributed $5.1 million during the weekend, bringing the format's total for the film to $27.6 million, with strong pre-sales of nearly $60 million supporting an extended run through mid-September.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Swings to a $19.2 Million IMAX Opening Weekend in China, Setting Franchise-Best Records
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" grossed over $19.2 million at the IMAX box office in China during its opening weekend, setting franchise records for both opening day and weekend.
IMAX captured 16% of the film's nationwide opening weekend box office despite representing only roughly 1% of total screens, marking the company's biggest Hollywood opening day in China since 2019.
Midnight screenings generated more than $1.2 million, accounting for 30% of the nationwide midnight grosses and setting a new 2026 record for IMAX China.
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Continues its Journey in IMAX with Record-Breaking $48 Million Second Weekend
IMAX achieved its highest-grossing second weekend ever with 'The Odyssey', generating $48 million globally and bringing cumulative box office to $140 million.
The film accounts for 21.9% of global box office and showed exceptional resilience with only an 8% drop from its opening, while IMAX 70mm screenings averaged over $400,000 per screen.
Upcoming releases in China, Japan, and South Korea are expected to extend this momentum through September.
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IMAX: 10-Q · periodic report
IMAX reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $102.8 million, a 12% increase from the prior year, driven by higher system installations and robust box office performance. Net income attributable to common shareholders rose to $15.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $11.3 million in the same period last year.
The company signed 36 theater systems during the quarter, bringing the total backlog to 501 systems, while global box office for the first half of the year reached $544.5 million. Performance was led by titles like Project Hail Mary and local language films such as Pegasus 3, highlighting continued content strength and global demand.
IMAX settled its remaining 2026 Convertible Notes and terminated associated capped call transactions in April 2026. Additionally, the company repurchased approximately 404,866 common shares for $13.7 million during the six-month period, ending the quarter with $159.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.
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IMAX Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
IMAX reported Q2 revenue of $102.8 million, up 12% year-over-year, beating consensus estimates on strong operational performance and Adjusted EPS of 43 cents.
The company set records with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, delivering a $52 million opening weekend and installing 38 new systems, its highest Q2 total in a decade.
Capital allocation remained a priority with $13.7 million spent on buybacks during the quarter, leaving $237 million of authorization remaining alongside total liquidity of $551 million.
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IMAX and CGV Continue Partnership With Three IMAX With Laser Locations In Vietnam
IMAX and partner CGV agreed to upgrade three existing theaters in Vietnam to the IMAX with Laser format starting in 2027.
Vietnam has become a key growth market for the company, generating nearly $6 million in box office during 2025, its best year ever in the country.
The network in Vietnam has doubled to eight locations since 2022, and these upgrades will transition the entire CGV/IMAX footprint there to laser projection.
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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Delivers Record-Breaking $52 Million Worldwide Debut in IMAX
IMAX reported a record-breaking global debut for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, generating $52 million in box office and capturing 20% of the film's global opening weekend share.
The release marks the first-ever theatrical feature shot entirely with IMAX 70mm film cameras, driving a massive $153,000 per-screen average across limited 70mm locations.
Overall, IMAX generated $60 million globally during the weekend, bolstered by the strength of The Odyssey and local language films in Asia.
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Goer Dynamics and IMAX Partner to Develop World’s First IMAX In-Vehicle Entertainment System
IMAX and Goer Dynamics announced a strategic partnership to develop the world's first IMAX-branded in-vehicle entertainment system, targeting commercial production by the end of 2026.
The new system will combine IMAX's video technology with Goer's acoustic architecture, featuring 4K HDR flip-down displays and enhanced low-frequency audio designed for autonomous vehicles.
The companies plan to co-market the solution to premium auto manufacturers in China, aiming to define the entertainment experience in the emerging 'third living space' of self-driving cars.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 1
IMAX: 8-K · proxy statement
IMAX Corporation held its 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 10, 2026, to act on various corporate matters.
Shareholders elected the company's slate of ten directors, including Gail Berman and Richard L. Gelfond, to serve until the next annual meeting in 2027. Additionally, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the upcoming fiscal year.
The advisory vote on named executive officer compensation was approved, though it faced notable opposition with approximately 34% of votes cast against the proposal.
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Asian Cinemas and IMAX Launch Partnership With Three New IMAX With Laser Locations In India
IMAX has signed a partnership with Asian Cinemas to launch three new IMAX with Laser locations in India, primarily in Hyderabad.
The first location opens before the end of 2026, marking the return of IMAX to Hyderabad for the first time in a decade.
The deal supports IMAX's growth in India, which posted a record $25.6 million in box office revenue in 2025 and has expanded its footprint by nearly 60% since 2020.
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Georgia Theatre Company and IMAX Expand Partnership with Five New IMAX With Laser Locations Across Southeastern U.S.
IMAX and Georgia Theatre Company signed an agreement for five new IMAX with Laser locations across Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
The locations will open between 2027 and 2029, expanding on a partnership that began with a single location in Athens, Georgia in 2025.
The deal coincides with record domestic box office performance for IMAX, which saw 14% growth in 2025 and 75% year-over-year growth in Q1 2026.
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IMAX Rockets to $24 Million Memorial Day Weekend Opening for "The Mandalorian and Grogu"
IMAX reported a $24.4 million global box office debut for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' over the four-day Memorial Day weekend, capturing 14.8% of the film's global opening.
The North American performance was particularly strong, with $14.5 million earned on just 1% of screens, representing a 14.5% market share—the second highest for any $100M+ opening and 30% higher than any previous Star Wars entry.
This result extends IMAX's strong Q2 momentum following hits like 'Project Hail Mary' and 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' signaling a robust start to the summer blockbuster season with a deep slate of upcoming Filmed For IMAX releases.
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IMAX & Nocturnal Entertainment Join Forces With Charles Roven’s Atlas Entertainment & Believe Entertainment Group On “Frontier,” An All-New Documentary On Modern Cowboys In The American West
IMAX has partnered with Nocturnal Entertainment, Atlas Entertainment, and Believe Entertainment Group to produce 'Frontier,' a new documentary about modern cowboys in the American West.
Directed by photographer Anouk Masson Krantz and produced by Academy Award winner Charles Roven, the film is filmed in IMAX format and is set for a late 2026 debut.
The project leverages IMAX’s proprietary technology to capture the scale of the landscape, adding a high-profile title to the company’s upcoming content slate.
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IMAX to Present at J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
IMAX Corporation announced that CFO Natasha Fernandes will present at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference.
The fireside chat is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19 at 1:35 p.m. ET in Boston, followed by one-on-one investor meetings.
A live webcast of the session will be accessible on the company's investor relations website.
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HOYTS Cinemas and IMAX Expand Partnership with Ten New IMAX with Laser Locations Across Australia and New Zealand
IMAX and HOYTS Cinemas agreed to add ten new IMAX with Laser locations across Australia and New Zealand, nearly doubling IMAX's footprint in the region.
The expansion will grow the IMAX-HOYTS count from four to fourteen locations, with at least three slated to open by the end of 2026.
This agreement marks the largest IMAX deal in Australia's history, driven by record 2025 box office performance of $12.1 million USD and strong demand for premium large-format screens.
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