--- title: Press | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Press | IMAX" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/recent" date: 2026-09-08 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- Recent Press Releases ===================== Select Year Select Year ​ Tue, Sep 8, 2026 [IMAX Soars to Highest Grossing Summer Ever with $728 Million Worldwide — Up 73% Over Previous Record](/pr/imax-soars-highest-grossing-summer-ever-728-million-worldwide-73) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, IMAX Network Captures Record 5.8% of the Summer’s Global Box Office on Just Over 1,800 Screens NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 8, 2026-- IMAX Corporation soared to its highest grossing summer ever at the global box office with $728 million in worldwide Tue, Aug 25, 2026 [IMAX to Present at Upcoming Institutional Investor Conferences](/pr/imax-present-upcoming-institutional-investor-conferences) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in: the BofA Securities 2026 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference and Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology 2026 Conference. Mon, Aug 17, 2026 [IMAX Soars to $47 Million Global Weekend as Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Delivers Strong Debut in China](/pr/imax-soars-47-million-global-weekend-christopher-nolans-odyssey) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Universal Pictures’ Mythic Action Epic Bows with $19.3 Million   across IMAX Previews and Opening Weekend — 53% of the Film’s Chinese Box Office to Date NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2026-- On the heels of a record-shattering four consecutive weekends of $50 million -plus at the global box Mon, Aug 10, 2026 [Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Triumphs as Highest Grossing IMAX Release of All Time with $289 Million and Counting](/pr/christopher-nolans-odyssey-triumphs-highest-grossing-imax) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mythic Action Epic Delivers $37 Million Worldwide in IMAX in its Fourth Frame, Lifting IMAX to its Fourth Consecutive $50 Million -Plus Weekend NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2026-- The record-breaking run of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) reached yet another new Mon, Aug 3, 2026 [Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Powers IMAX to its Highest Grossing Month in Company History with $257 Million in July](/pr/christopher-nolans-odyssey-powers-imax-its-highest-grossing) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Odyssey Delivers $44 Million in Its Third Weekend, Becoming the Fastest Film in IMAX History to Surpass $200 Million in Global Box Office NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) achieved the highest grossing month in its more than 50-year history, generating Mon, Aug 3, 2026 [Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day to Expand in IMAX® Across North America Beginning August 6](/pr/sony-pictures-spider-man-brand-new-day-expand-imaxr-across-north) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following a Super $23 Million IMAX Opening across China, Japan, and South Korea, Spider-Man   Swings into IMAX Locations Across North America NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2026-- IMAX® Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day will expand across Mon, Jul 27, 2026 [Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Continues its Journey in IMAX with Record-Breaking $48 Million Second Weekend](/pr/christopher-nolans-odyssey-continues-its-journey-imax-record) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Delivers $140 Million in Global Box Office to Date with Universal Pictures' Mythic Action Epic — 21.9% of the Film's Global Box Office NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 27, 2026-- The historic journey of Christopher Nolan's   The Odyssey in IMAX continues, as the groundbreaking film led IMAX Thu, Jul 23, 2026 [IMAX Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-second-quarter-2026-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Underscoring the power of its global platform, IMAX exceeds consensus expectations and posts strong year-over-year growth for the second quarter across key metrics: Revenue of $103 million, up 12% year-over-year Strong operating profitability with Net Income margin of 15.5% and Adjusted EBITDA (3) Mon, Jul 20, 2026 [Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Delivers Record-Breaking $52 Million Worldwide Debut in IMAX](/pr/christopher-nolans-odyssey-delivers-record-breaking-52-million) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mythic Action Epic Captures Best IMAX Global, International Debut in Like-For-Like Markets; Massive 20% IMAX Opening Weekend Global Market Share NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 20, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) recorded a record-breaking global opening weekend with Christopher Nolan’s The Wed, Jul 15, 2026 [Goer Dynamics and IMAX Partner to Develop World’s First IMAX In-Vehicle Entertainment System](/pr/goer-dynamics-and-imax-partner-develop-worlds-first-imax-vehicle) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All-New Autonomous Vehicle System Integrating Audio and Visual Capabilities Expected to Enter Production in 2026 QINGDAO, China --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 15, 2026-- Goer Dynamics, IMAX (NYSE: IMAX), and IMAX China (HKEX: 1970) today announced a strategic partnership to develop the world’s first Thu, Jul 9, 2026 [IMAX Corporation to Announce Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-second-quarter-2026-financial-results) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, July 23 rd at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Mon, Jun 1, 2026 [Asian Cinemas and IMAX Launch Partnership With Three New IMAX With Laser Locations In India](/pr/asian-cinemas-and-imax-launch-partnership-three-new-imax-laser) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Agreement Brings IMAX Back to Hyderabad for First Time in A Decade NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 1, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Asian Cinemas, one of India’s leading cinema chains, today announced an agreement for three new state-of-the-art IMAX ® with Laser locations in India Wed, May 27, 2026 [Georgia Theatre Company and IMAX Expand Partnership with Five New IMAX With Laser Locations Across Southeastern U.S.](/pr/georgia-theatre-company-and-imax-expand-partnership-five-new) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgia Theatre Company Exponentially Grows IMAX Footprint with Second Agreement in Two Years NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Georgia Theatre Company (GTC) today announced an agreement for five new state-of-the-art IMAX ® with Laser locations across the Tue, May 26, 2026 [IMAX Rockets to $24 Million Memorial Day Weekend Opening for "The Mandalorian and Grogu"](/pr/imax-rockets-24-million-memorial-day-weekend-opening-mandalorian) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Captures 14.8% of the Global Debut for the First-Ever Filmed For IMAX “Star Wars” Release NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 26, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) delivered a $24.4 million four-day Memorial Day weekend debut for Disney /Lucasfilm’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” — an impressive Thu, May 21, 2026 [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](/pr/imax-nocturnal-entertainment-join-forces-charles-rovens-atlas) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Directorial Debut of Acclaimed Photographer and Best-Selling Author Anouk Masson Krantz Set for IMAX ® Debut in Late 2026 NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 21, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX), Nocturnal Entertainment, and LA Times Studios today announced “Frontier,” an all-new documentary taking Tue, May 5, 2026 [IMAX to Present at J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference](/pr/imax-present-jp-morgans-2026-global-technology-media-and) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the J.P. Morgan’s 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. Event: 2026 Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Location:   Boston, MA Thu, Apr 30, 2026 [IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2026-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX reaffirms 2026 full-year guidance, including $1.4 billion in global box office – driven by a strong, diverse upcoming slate including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Dune: Part Three, The Mandalorian and Grogu, and Narnia among at least 14 Filmed For IMAX releases Bottom-line growth Wed, Apr 29, 2026 [HOYTS Cinemas and IMAX Expand Partnership with Ten New IMAX with Laser Locations Across Australia and New Zealand](/pr/hoyts-cinemas-and-imax-expand-partnership-ten-new-imax-laser) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Largest IMAX Agreement Ever in Australia to Nearly Double the Company’s Footprint in the Region NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 29, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and HOYTS Cinemas, Australia’s number one cinema chain with more than 30% of national admissions, today announced an agreement Thu, Apr 16, 2026 [IMAX Corporation to Announce First-Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-first-quarter-2026-financial-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 16, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 30 th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Mon, Mar 30, 2026 [IMAX Corporation Announces CEO Richard Gelfond Taking Temporary Medical Leave of Absence](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-ceo-richard-gelfond-taking-temporary) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 30, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced CEO Richard Gelfond is on a temporary medical leave of absence as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia. He is receiving outstanding care and progressing in his recovery. Mon, Mar 23, 2026 [IMAX Blasts Off With $28 Million Opening Weekend For Amazon/MGM’s “Project Hail Mary”](/pr/imax-blasts-28-million-opening-weekend-amazonmgms-project-hail) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With $16.4 Million in Domestic Box Office, IMAX Captures a Stunning 20% of the Film’s North American Debut NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 23, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an out-of-this-world opening weekend for Amazon/MGM Studios’ “Project Hail Mary,” with IMAX delivering Thu, Mar 5, 2026 [IMAX To Present at the 38th Annual ROTH Conference](/pr/imax-present-38th-annual-roth-conference) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 38 th Annual ROTH Conference. Event: 38 th Annual ROTH Conference Location:   Laguna Niguel, CA Fireside Date:   Tuesday, March 24 th Fireside Time: 2:00 p.m. Wed, Feb 25, 2026 [IMAX Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ IMAX delivers above expectations for full year 2025 across key metrics: Best-ever Revenue of $410 million, up 16% year-over-year Strong operating profitability with Net Income margin of 11% and record Adjusted EBITDA (1) margin of 45% Record Cash from Operating Activities of $127 million, up 79% Mon, Feb 23, 2026 [IMAX To Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference](/pr/imax-present-morgan-stanley-technology-media-telecom-0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Event: Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference Location:   San Francisco, CA Fireside Date:   Mon, Feb 23, 2026 [IMAX Lights Up Chinese New Year with $28 Million at the China Box Office](/pr/imax-lights-chinese-new-year-28-million-china-box-office) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Racing Blockbuster “Pegasus 3” Leads the Way with $24 Million Haul NEW YORK & SHANGHAI --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) capitalized on the Chinese New Year holiday, delivering $28 million in box office during the seven-day period that stands among the peak moviegoing Thu, Feb 19, 2026 [IMAX® to Bring 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Races Live to IMAX Locations Across the United States](/pr/imaxr-bring-2026-fia-formula-one-world-championship-races-live) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the First Time Ever, Racing Fans Across the Country to Experience Iconic Formula 1 ®   Grands Prix from Miami to Monza Live in IMAX NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2026-- IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) today announced they’re working with Apple TV to bring the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship Wed, Feb 4, 2026 [IMAX Corporation to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2025) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, February 25 th at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast and can be accessed at

Wed, Jan 7, 2026 [IMAX Closes Out Best Year in its History with Record $1.28 Billion at the Global Box Office in 2025](/pr/imax-closes-out-best-year-its-history-record-128-billion-global) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Global Technology Platform Surpasses Previous Highwater Mark Set in 2019 by +13%, Tops 2024 by +40% NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2026-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today reported its global box office results for 2025, setting a new company record with $1.28 billion grossed worldwide. Mon, Dec 22, 2025 [IMAX Soars to Top Five All-Time Global Opening with $43.6 Million Debut of James Cameron’s “Avatar: Fire and Ash”](/pr/imax-soars-top-five-all-time-global-opening-436-million-debut) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Global Network Delivers 12.6% of Worldwide Debut on Less Than 1% of Total Screens NEW YORK --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2025-- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) soared to a $43.6 million global opening weekend with Disney /20 th Century Studios’ “Avatar: Fire and Ash” — delivering the Company’s Fri, Dec 5, 2025 [GKIDS and IMAX® Announce New Studio Ghibli 4K Restorations to Debut Exclusively in IMAX Locations Across North America](/pr/gkids-and-imaxr-announce-new-studio-ghibli-4k-restorations-debut) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Following The Success of This Year’s IMAX Release of “Princess Mononoke”, IMAX And GKIDS Continue Their Partnership with Multiple Studio Ghibli Titles Planned For 2026 LOS ANGELES --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2025-- GKIDS, the producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation from