--- title: Press 2021 | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Press 2021 | IMAX" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/year/2021" date: 2023-08-31 last_updated: 2023-09-06 --- Press Releases ============== Select Year 2021 ​ Wed, Feb 3, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2020) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 financial results on Thursday, March 4 , at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Wed, Feb 3, 2021 [IMAX China to Announce Full-Year 2020 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-china-announce-full-year-2020-financial-results-and-host) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHANGHAI , Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (" IMAX China ," HKSE: 1970) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its full-year 2020 financial results on Thursday, March 4 , at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time ( Friday, March 5 , at 8:00 a.m. Hong Kong Time). Sun, Feb 14, 2021 [IMAX Soars To Record-Breaking Chinese New Year Opening Weekend With $25 Million, Up 45% From Previous Best](/pr/imax-soars-record-breaking-chinese-new-year-opening-weekend-25) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Historic Blockbuster Debut of "Detective Chinatown 3" Leads the Way with $23.5 Million -- Biggest IMAX Opening Weekend Ever for a Chinese Film NEW YORK and SHANGHAI , Feb. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) soared to its best-ever opening weekend for the Chinese New Year Fri, Feb 26, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Virtual Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-morgan-stanley-technology-media-and) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK , Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced that CEO Rich Gelfond will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Virtual Conference on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time .     The conference will be webcast live and can be Thu, Mar 4, 2021 [IMAX Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2020) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS - Strong box office across Asia drove IMAX results, offering encouraging signs of pent-up demand among global audiences with a robust Hollywood slate scheduled ahead - IMAX posted another quarter of sequential improvement in key financial metrics, validating the Company's superior Thu, Mar 4, 2021 [IMAX China Reports Full-Year 2020 Financial Results](/pr/imax-china-reports-full-year-2020-financial-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GREATER CHINA HIGHLIGHTS -- IMAX China returned to profitability in the second half of 2020 driven by substantial pent-up demand for moviegoing and record performance of local language titles. -- The Company generated second-half total box office of US$92 million, approximately 80% of the prior Wed, Mar 10, 2021 [IMAX And Broadway Sign New Four-Theatre Deal Across Several Iconic Locations In Shanghai](/pr/imax-and-broadway-sign-new-four-theatre-deal-across-several) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Continues to Expand its Network in One of China's Top Markets as Box Office Soars with Record-Breaking Chinese New Year IMAX theater network in China grows to nearly 1000 including backlog NEW YORK and SHANGHAI , March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On the heels of a record breaking Chinese New Year Thu, Mar 11, 2021 [IMAX And Pioneering Entrepreneur Dr. Daniel Nadler form Joint Venture To Bring A.I. Video Enhancement To Home Entertainment](/pr/imax-and-pioneering-entrepreneur-dr-daniel-nadler-form-joint) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Venture "IMAX AI" to Deliver Next-Generation A.I.-Based Ultra-High Definition 4K Video Enhancement across Streaming Services and Smart Devices NEW YORK , March 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Maximus, a next-generation visual effects company founded by artificial Sun, Mar 14, 2021 [IMAX Rockets to $6.2 Million with "Avatar" Re-Release in China, Capturing a Whopping 30% of Overall Weekend Box Office](/pr/imax-rockets-62-million-avatar-re-release-china-capturing) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- James Cameron's Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Epic Regains All-Time Box Office Crown as It Writes a New Chapter in its Indelible History with IMAX NEW YORK , March 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --   A new generation of Chinese moviegoers flocked to Pandora this weekend, as IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) delivered Mon, Mar 15, 2021 [IMAX Corporation Announces Proposed Convertible Senior Notes Offering](/pr/imax-corporation-announces-proposed-convertible-senior-notes) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) ("IMAX") today announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "notes") in a private offering to qualified Wed, Mar 17, 2021 [IMAX Corporation Prices $200 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering](/pr/imax-corporation-prices-200-million-convertible-senior-notes) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK , March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) ("IMAX") today announced the pricing of $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 0.500% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Sun, Mar 28, 2021 [IMAX Roars to Biggest Hollywood Opening in More Than a Year with $12.4 Million International Debut of "Godzilla vs. Kong"](/pr/imax-roars-biggest-hollywood-opening-more-year-124-million) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Led by $9.4 Million Bow in China, IMAX Captures 10% of Opening Weekend Global Box Office on Only 1% of Overall Screens NEW YORK , March 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) delivered a roaring international debut for "Godzilla vs. Kong," earning $12.4 million for the weekend across 891 Tue, Mar 30, 2021 [Brad Wechsler to Step Down as Chairman of IMAX Corporation](/pr/brad-wechsler-step-down-chairman-imax-corporation) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Bradley Wechsler has notified the Company he will step down as Chairman of the Board of IMAX at the Company's annual shareholders meeting (AGM) on June 9, 2021 , after nearly 30 years of service to the Sun, Apr 4, 2021 [IMAX Stomps to Biggest Domestic Opening in Over a Year with $4.5 Million for "Godzilla vs. Kong"](/pr/imax-stomps-biggest-domestic-opening-over-year-45-million) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monster Hit Sells Out Over 1,000 IMAX Shows in North America and Continues its Reign Globally, with China Achieving Franchise Best IMAX Box Office NEW YORK , April 4, 2021   /PRNewswire/ --   IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) scored its biggest domestic opening weekend in more than a year as "Godzilla vs. Thu, Apr 15, 2021 [IMAX Corporation To Announce First-Quarter 2021 Financial Results And Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-first-quarter-2021-financial-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, April 29 , at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Thu, Apr 29, 2021 [IMAX Corporation Reports First Quarter 2021 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2021-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS - IMAX continues to help lead the global film industry out of the pandemic as pent-up demand emerges in global markets driving year-over-year quarterly growth in revenue, box office, gross margins and EBITDA - Company posts $110 million in global box office -- its first year-over-year Mon, May 17, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology and Media Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-16th-annual-needham-virtual-technology) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the 16th Annual Needham Virtual Technology and Media Conference on May 18, 2021 , at 12:45 p.m. ET .       The conference will be webcast live and can be accessed at  Thu, May 20, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the J.P. Morgan 49th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-jp-morgan-49th-annual-global-technology) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the J.P. Morgan 49th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 26, 2021 , at 5:55 p.m. EST .       The conference will be webcast live and Sun, May 23, 2021 [IMAX Speeds to Biggest Hollywood Opening Since 2019 as "F9" Scores $14 Million in Full-Throttle Debut](/pr/imax-speeds-biggest-hollywood-opening-2019-f9-scores-14-million) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Fast and Furious" Epic Delivers Second Biggest International IMAX Opening in May Ever, Led by Strong $12.4 Million Haul in China NEW YORK , May 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) raced to a blazing start for the 2021 summer box office season with the strong international debut of Mon, May 31, 2021 [IMAX Scares Up Biggest Domestic Opening Weekend Since 2019 With Monster $5.3 Million Haul For "A Quiet Place Part II"](/pr/imax-scares-biggest-domestic-opening-weekend-2019-monster-53) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Captures 9% of Domestic Box Office for Paramount Pictures' Stellar Sequel As Summer Blockbuster Season Roars to Life NEW YORK , May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --   The summer blockbuster season roared to life in the U.S. , as IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) delivered a monster $5.3 domestic opening weekend for Wed, Jun 9, 2021 [Darren Throop Elected Chairman of IMAX Board of Directors, Veteran Entertainment Executive Steve Pamon to Join IMAX Board](/pr/darren-throop-elected-chairman-imax-board-directors-veteran) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Throop -- Founder, CEO and President of Entertainment One -- has Served on IMAX Board since 2015 Pamon Brings Decades of Experience in Media and Entertainment, Most Recently as President and COO of Beyoncé's Parkwood Entertainment NEW YORK , June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --   IMAX Corporation (NYSE: Thu, Jun 10, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-credit-suisse-23rd-annual) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK , June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the Credit Suisse 23 rd Annual Communications Conference on June 15, 2021 , at 2:55 p.m. EST .       The conference will be webcast live and can be accessed at  Fri, Jun 25, 2021 [IMAX Announces Extension of Current Share-Repurchase Program](/pr/imax-announces-extension-current-share-repurchase-program-0) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , June 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced a 12-month extension to the Company's share-repurchase program through June 30, 2022 . The current share-repurchase program authorized the Company to repurchase up to $200 million of its common shares, of which Sun, Jun 27, 2021 [IMAX Races to Top Domestic Opening of Pandemic Era With $5.5 Million Debut of "F9"](/pr/imax-races-top-domestic-opening-pandemic-era-55-million-debut-f9) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Highly Anticipated "Fast and Furious" Sequel Hits $30 Million Worldwide for IMAX as Global Launch Expands to the United States NEW YORK , June 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) continued to set the pace for summer blockbuster season as it delivered a $5.5 million domestic opening for Tue, Jul 6, 2021 [IMAX Corporation To Announce Second-Quarter 2021 Financial Results And Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-second-quarter-2021-financial-results) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK , July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its second-quarter 2021 financial results on Tuesday, July 27 , at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Tue, Jul 6, 2021 [IMAX China To Announce First-Half 2021 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-china-announce-first-half-2021-financial-results-and-host) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHANGHAI , July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China (" IMAX China ," HKSE:1970) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its first-half 2021 financial results on Tuesday, July 27 , at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time ( Wednesday, July 28 at 8:00 a.m. Hong Kong Time). Sun, Jul 11, 2021 [IMAX Lands $12 Million Global Opening For "Black Widow"](/pr/imax-lands-12-million-global-opening-black-widow) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marvel Studios' Triumphant Return to the Big Screen Delivers IMAX's Biggest Domestic Opening Weekend Box Office of the Pandemic-Era with $7.2 Million NEW YORK , July 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) soared to a $12 million debut for Marvel Studios' "Black Widow," reaching its Sun, Jul 18, 2021 [IMAX China Positive Profit Alert](/pr/imax-china-positive-profit-alert) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tue, Jul 27, 2021 [IMAX Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-second-quarter-2021-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS - IMAX delivered strong year-over-year growth in Total Revenue and Global Box Office, driven by the initial return of Hollywood blockbuster releases and a significant rebound in the domestic box office - The Company continued to improve its operating results, reporting its best Gross Tue, Sep 7, 2021 [IMAX Hits Best September Weekend Ever With $13.6 Million for Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"](/pr/imax-hits-best-september-weekend-ever-136-million-marvels-shang) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Knockout Debut of Marvel Studios' Newest Hero Smashes IMAX Labor Day Records For Global and North American Opening Weekend, and Overall Weekend Box Office NEW YORK , Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) broke records at the global box office this weekend as Disney/Marvel Thu, Sep 9, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the Bank of America Securities 2021 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-bank-america-securities-2021-media) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the Bank of America Securities 2021 Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference on Monday, September 13, 2021 , at 3:15 p.m. EST . Wed, Sep 15, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2021 Communacopia Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-goldman-sachs-2021-communacopia) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the Goldman Sachs 2021 Communacopia Conference on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 , at 2:55 p.m. EST .     The conference will be webcast live and can be accessed Mon, Sep 27, 2021 [Largest IMAX in the World Set to Open in Germany with Lochmann Filmtheaterbetriebe](/pr/largest-imax-world-set-open-germany-lochmann-filmtheaterbetriebe) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Launching in the Traumpalast Multiplex in Leonberg, The Record-Breaking Screen Will Open with the Highly Anticipated Premier of the Latest James Bond Entry "No Time to Die" - The First Bond Film Ever to Feature Select Sequences Shot with IMAX Film Cameras NEW YORK and LEONBERG, Germany , Sept. Mon, Oct 4, 2021 [Global Box Office Roars To Life As IMAX Delivers Best October Weekend Ever With $30 Million Worldwide](/pr/global-box-office-roars-life-imax-delivers-best-october-weekend) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," "No Time to Die" and China's "The Battle of Lake Changjin" Lift IMAX to Biggest Global Weekend at the Box Office Since 2019 NEW YORK , Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) soared to $30 million at the global box office this weekend, delivering Wed, Oct 6, 2021 [IMAX Corporation To Announce Third-Quarter 2021 Financial Results And Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-third-quarter-2021-financial-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2021 financial results on Thursday, October 28 , at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Mon, Oct 25, 2021 [IMAX Scores Best October Ever At The Global Box Office With $100 Million And Counting](/pr/imax-scores-best-october-ever-global-box-office-100-million-and) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Academy Award-Nominated Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's "Dune" Scores Biggest October Opening Weekend Ever for IMAX, with $17.8 Million Worldwide NEW YORK , Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) set a new record for its best month of October ever with $100 million at the global Thu, Oct 28, 2021 [IMAX Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-third-quarter-2021-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGHLIGHTS - IMAX reaches turning point at global box office -- breaking record for highest grossing month of October, delivering September grosses above 2019, and generating $142 million (+100% YoY) in Global Box Office for the Third Quarter - The Company delivers strongest Global Box Office, Mon, Nov 8, 2021 [IMAX Enhanced to Launch on Disney+ with Titles from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in IMAX's Expanded Aspect Ratio](/pr/imax-enhanced-launch-disney-titles-marvel-cinematic-universe) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- From Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings to Iron Man, 13 Fan-Favorite Marvel Movies will be Available to Watch at Home in IMAX's Expanded Aspect Ratio for the First Time Ever on Disney+ Day, November 12 NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES , Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time ever, fans will Tue, Nov 30, 2021 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the Wells Fargo 5th Annual Virtual TMT Summit and the UBS Global TMT Virtual Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-wells-fargo-5th-annual-virtual-tmt) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond, CEO, will present at the Wells Fargo 5th Annual Virtual TMT Summit on Wednesday, December 1 , at 2:40 p.m. EST . Next week, Richard L. Gelfond will present at the UBS Global TMT Virtual Mon, Dec 20, 2021 [IMAX SWINGS TO MASSIVE $36.2 MILLION OPENING WEEKEND FOR "SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME"](/pr/imax-swings-massive-362-million-opening-weekend-spider-man-no) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Filmed For IMAX Blockbuster Leaps to 6th Biggest Global Box Office Weekend Ever for IMAX, Led by $22 Million Domestic Debut NEW YORK , Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) took a massive bite out of the global box office this weekend, as Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: No Way