--- title: Press 2022 | IMAX publisher: "IMAX" description: "Press 2022 | IMAX" canonical: "https://www.imax.com/pr/year/2022" date: 2023-08-31 last_updated: 2023-09-06 --- Press Releases ============== Select Year 2022 ​ Mon, Jan 3, 2022 [IMAX CLOSES OUT 2021 WITH BEST FOURTH QUARTER AT THE GLOBAL BOX OFFICE SINCE 2017](/pr/imax-closes-out-2021-best-fourth-quarter-global-box-office-2017) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strong $277 Million Haul Up 15% Over the Fourth Quarter of 2019, as IMAX Continues to Lead the Box Office Recovery NEW YORK , Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) cemented its leadership at the global box office with $277 million in grosses for the fourth quarter of 2021 — its Mon, Feb 7, 2022 [IMAX ROARS TO $23.5 MILLION DURING CHINESE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY](/pr/imax-roars-235-million-during-chinese-new-year-holiday) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Filmed for IMAX Blockbuster "The Battle at Lake Changjin 2" Leads the Way with $23.3 Million -- Nearly 6% of the Film's Total Gross on Only 1% of Screens NEW YORK and SHANGHAI , Feb. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation  (NYSE: IMAX) captured $23.5 million in box office during the 2022 Chinese Thu, Feb 10, 2022 [IMAX Corporation to Announce Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2021 Financial Results and Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2021) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 financial results on Wednesday, February 23 , at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be Wed, Feb 23, 2022 [IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS Q4 AND FULL-YEAR 2021 RESULTS](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-q4-and-full-year-2021-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \- Strongest Quarterly Revenue, Operating Income, and Earnings Per Share since 2019 Underscore Company's Position as a Premier Global Technology Platform for Entertainment and Events - Full-Year 2021 Results Demonstrate Strong Momentum, with 146% Growth in Global Box Office, as IMAX Captures its Mon, Mar 7, 2022 [IMAX STORMS TO HEROIC $22.3 MILLION OPENING FOR "THE BATMAN"](/pr/imax-storms-heroic-223-million-opening-batman) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Warner Bros. Blockbuster Breaks the Bank with $15 Million Domestic Opening -- an Impressive 12% of the Film's North American Debut NEW YORK , March 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) hit the global box office with a vengeance this weekend, as the company delivered $22.3 million Thu, Apr 7, 2022 [IMAX Corporation To Announce First-Quarter 2022 Financial Results And Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-first-quarter-2022-financial-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its first-quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, April 28 , at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Tue, Apr 19, 2022 [IMAX Promotes Natasha Fernandes to Chief Financial Officer](/pr/imax-promotes-natasha-fernandes-chief-financial-officer) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Longtime Company Executive to Oversee Finance across Global Operations NEW YORK , April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it is promoting Natasha Fernandes to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective May 1 . Mon, Apr 25, 2022 [IMAX AND MAJOR CINEPLEX EXPAND PARTNERSHIP IN THAILAND WITH THREE NEW IMAX® WITH LASER THEATRES](/pr/imax-and-major-cineplex-expand-partnership-thailand-three-new) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New and Upgraded Locations in Bangkok Set to Significantly Grow IMAX Position in Key Southeast Asian Market BANGKOK and NEW YORK , April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Major Cineplex today announced plans to expand their partnership with an agreement for three new, Tue, Apr 26, 2022 [IMAX AND AEON TO EXPAND PARNTERSHIP WITH TWO NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART IMAX WITH LASER LOCATIONS IN JAPAN](/pr/imax-and-aeon-expand-parntership-two-new-state-art-imax-laser) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Agreement for Theatres in Suburban Tokyo and Osaka Set to Advance Strong IMAX Network and Box Office Growth in Japan TOKYO and NEW YORK , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AEON Entertainment and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced plans to expand their partnership with an agreement for Thu, Apr 28, 2022 [IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-first-quarter-2022-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strong Year-Over-Year Growth in Key Metrics Underscore Company's Position as a Premier Global Technology Platform for Entertainment and Events Global Box Office of   $173.2 Million (+57% YoY) Driven by Strong Performances of "The Batman" and "Spider-Man: No Way Home" IMAX Continues Strong Market Mon, May 9, 2022 [IMAX Conjures Up Biggest May Global Opening Ever with $33 Million Debut of "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness"](/pr/imax-conjures-biggest-may-global-opening-ever-33-million-debut) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strong Global Bow Led by Historic Performances Around the World, with 48 out of 68 International Markets Notching Top Ten All-Time IMAX Opening Weekends NEW YORK , May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) cast a powerful spell on the global box office this weekend with a $33 Wed, May 18, 2022 [IMAX to Present at the 50th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference](/pr/imax-present-50th-annual-jp-morgan-global-technology-media-and) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Rich Gelfond , CEO of IMAX, will present at the 50th Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:20 AM Eastern Time . Tue, May 31, 2022 [IMAX Fires Up Best Memorial Day Weekend Opening Ever with $32.5 Global Million Debut of "Top Gun: Maverick"](/pr/imax-fires-best-memorial-day-weekend-opening-ever-325-global) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Turns in Dominating Performance at Domestic Box Office, Earning 14% of Overall North American Gross with $21 Million   NEW YORK , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) soared to its best global four-day Memorial Day Weekend opening ever with the $32.5 million debut of Tue, Jun 7, 2022 [IMAX Corporation to Present at the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference](/pr/imax-corporation-present-credit-suisse-24th-annual) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK , June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Richard L. Gelfond , CEO, will present at the Credit Suisse 24 th Annual Communications Conference on June 14, 2022 , at 4:35 PM ET .      A live webcast of both events will be made available on the IMAX Mon, Jun 13, 2022 [IMAX Roars to $25 Million Global Opening for "Jurassic World: Dominion"](/pr/imax-roars-25-million-global-opening-jurassic-world-dominion) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Jurassic World" Trilogy Finale Delivers Third Consecutive $25 Million -Plus Opening for IMAX, Biggest IMAX China Debut for a Hollywood Release in More Than a Year NEW YORK , June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) dominated the worldwide box office this weekend with a $25 Mon, Jun 20, 2022 [ODEON and IMAX Expand Longstanding Partnership with New Theatre Agreement Spanning Europe](/pr/odeon-and-imax-expand-longstanding-partnership-new-theatre) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ODEON to Upgrade Six Theatres across the UK to IMAX with Laser Systems, Sets Locations for New IMAX Screens across Five European Nations BARCELONA, Spain , June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ODEON Cinemas Group (ODEON) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an expansion of their longstanding Tue, Jun 21, 2022 [IMAX and Pathé Live Partner to Bring Acclaimed French Pop-Rock Band INDOCHINE to Theatres this Fall](/pr/imax-and-pathe-live-partner-bring-acclaimed-french-pop-rock-band) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First-Ever Filmed for IMAX Concert Release, INDOCHINE – CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA, to Debut Exclusively in Select IMAX Locations across Europe on November 23, 2022 NEW YORK , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Pathé Live today announced a new partnership to bring French Thu, Jun 30, 2022 [IMAX Announces Extension of Current Share-Repurchase Program](/pr/imax-announces-extension-current-share-repurchase-program-1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced a 12-month extension to the Company's share-repurchase program through June 30, 2023 . The current share-repurchase program authorized the Company to repurchase up to $200 million of its common shares, of which Mon, Jul 11, 2022 [IMAX Bolts to $23 Million Debut for "Thor: Love and Thunder"](/pr/imax-bolts-23-million-debut-thor-love-and-thunder) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Company Delivers Strong 10% of North American Debut with $13.8 Million Across Domestic IMAX Screens NEW YORK , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) flexed its muscle at the global box office this weekend with a $23 million worldwide opening for Disney /Marvel's "Thor: Love Mon, Jul 11, 2022 [IMAX Corporation To Announce Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results And Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-second-quarter-2022-financial-results) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ NEW YORK , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its second-quarter 2022 financial results on Thursday, July 28 th , at 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Thu, Jul 28, 2022 [IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-second-quarter-2022-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strong Year-Over-Year Growth across Key Metrics Underscores Company's Position as a Premier Global Technology Platform for Entertainment and Events   Global Box Office of   $247.7 Million (+128.1% YoY) Driven by "Top Gun: Maverick", "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and "Jurassic World Wed, Aug 3, 2022 [IMAX and Cineworld Expand Longstanding Partnership with Agreement for Upgraded and New IMAX Locations Worldwide](/pr/imax-and-cineworld-expand-longstanding-partnership-agreement) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Five New IMAX with Laser Systems, Cineworld Now Plans to Upgrade or Open a Total of 52 IMAX Systems across its Worldwide Footprint by 2026 NEW YORK , Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineworld and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an expansion of their longstanding partnership, under Thu, Aug 18, 2022 [IMAX LIVE AND STAGE ACCESS ANNOUNCE RENÉE FLEMING'S CITIES THAT SING FILM EXPERIENCE SHOWCASING THE VOCAL SUPERSTAR IN PARIS AND VENICE](/pr/imax-live-and-stage-access-announce-renee-flemings-cities-sing) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pair of Engagements to Premiere September 18th ( Paris ) and October 30th ( Venice ) in Select IMAX Theaters Globally Fleming to Participate in an Exclusive One-Night-Only Live Conversation Hosted by Kelsey Grammer Across IMAX LIVE Connected Network Tickets for RENÉE FLEMING'S CITIES THAT SING - Mon, Aug 29, 2022 [IMAX to Attend Upcoming Investor Conferences](/pr/imax-attend-upcoming-investor-conferences) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will be participating in the following conferences.     Wednesday, September 7, 2022 ( Los Angeles ): Bank of America 2022 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference   Natasha Fernandes , Tue, Sep 6, 2022 [IMAX NAMES JENNIFER HORSLEY AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF INVESTOR RELATIONS](/pr/imax-names-jennifer-horsley-senior-vice-president-investor) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Longstanding Finance Executive Joins IMAX to Oversee Global Investor Relations Strategy NEW YORK , Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) has named Jennifer Horsley as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations for IMAX. In her role, Horsley will oversee the Company's Wed, Sep 7, 2022 [IMAX Announces $200 Million Increase to Current Share-Repurchase Program](/pr/imax-announces-200-million-increase-current-share-repurchase) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced an increase of $200 million in the Company's share-repurchase program, bringing the Company's total share repurchase authority to $400 million .     The Company has repurchased a total of approximately 10.0 Tue, Sep 13, 2022 [IMAX NAMES MICHELE GOLDEN AS GLOBAL CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER](/pr/imax-names-michele-golden-global-chief-people-officer) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Former Chief Human Resources Officer for HBO Max to Lead Global Human Resources, Talent, and Recruiting NEW YORK , Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named longstanding human resources executive Michele Golden as its Global Chief People Officer , a role in which Thu, Sep 22, 2022 [IMAX Acquires Streaming Technology Company SSIMWAVE Inc.](/pr/imax-acquires-streaming-technology-company-ssimwave-inc) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breakthrough AI-Driven Software and IP to Expand IMAX Image Enhancement Capabilities and Drive New Revenue Across All Video Platforms NEW YORK and MISSISSAUGA, ON , Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it has acquired SSIMWAVE Inc., a leader in AI-driven Mon, Oct 17, 2022 [IMAX and Wanda Expand Longstanding Partnership, Signing Nine-Theatre Agreement across Key Chinese Markets](/pr/imax-and-wanda-expand-longstanding-partnership-signing-nine) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Deal Underscores Long-Term Commitment to The IMAX Experience ®  by China's Largest Exhibitor NEW YORK , Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Wanda Film, China's largest exhibitor, today announced a nine-theatre deal spanning key Chinese markets. Mon, Oct 17, 2022 [IMAX Corporation To Announce Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results And Host Conference Call](/pr/imax-corporation-announce-third-quarter-2022-financial-results) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, October 31 st , at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time .     This call is being webcast and can be accessed at Thu, Oct 27, 2022 [IMAX AND AMC CINEMAS EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH AGREEMENT FOR SIX NEW IMAX LOCATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA](/pr/imax-and-amc-cinemas-expand-partnership-agreement-six-new-imax) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Locations to Further Rapid Expansion of IMAX Network in Fast-Growing Global Market NEW YORK and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Saudi Cinema Company , operating as AMC Cinemas, today announced plans to further expand their longstanding Mon, Oct 31, 2022 [IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2022 RESULTS](/pr/imax-corporation-reports-third-quarter-2022-results) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX global entertainment technology platform drives double-digit growth across Revenue, Gross Margin and Adjusted EBITDA as well as positive Net Income within IMAX China Total IMAX Gross Box Office increased 25% year over year to $177.1 million , with 30% of box office coming from Local Language Mon, Nov 14, 2022 [IMAX Crowns Biggest Domestic November Opening Ever On its Way to $22.6 Million Global Debut for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"](/pr/imax-crowns-biggest-domestic-november-opening-ever-its-way-226) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disney /Marvel's Epic Sequel Delivers $14.2 Million Domestic Opening in IMAX, Scores Biggest IMAX November Opening Weekend Ever in 26 Markets Worldwide NEW YORK , Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) pounced to its biggest domestic November opening weekend ever en route to a Thu, Nov 17, 2022 [IMAX to Present at 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit](/pr/imax-present-6th-annual-wells-fargo-tmt-summit) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW YORK , Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 6 th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit on November 29, 2022 .     Event: Wells Fargo TMT Summit Location: Las Vegas Fireside Date: Tuesday, November 29 th Virtual Fireside Thu, Dec 1, 2022 [FIRST-EVER FILMED FOR IMAX CONCERT, "INDOCHINE CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA", SCORES $2.23 MILLION ACROSS FRANCE AND SELECT MARKETS](/pr/first-ever-filmed-imax-concert-indochine-central-tour-cinema) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iconic French rock band INDOCHINE brings 128,296 viewers to enjoy the   film of their concert CENTRAL TOUR in theaters NEW YORK and LEON , France , Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and PATHE LIVE brought French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens last week. Mon, Dec 12, 2022 [IMAX China Names Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer](/pr/imax-china-names-daniel-manwaring-chief-executive-officer) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Longstanding Entertainment Executive Served Most Recently as Head of CAA China's Motion Picture Group Leading Media Finance efforts in the Region SHANGHAI and NEW YORK , Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (1970) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named Daniel Manwaring as Mon, Dec 19, 2022 [IMAX Delivers Second Biggest Global Opening of All Time with Massive $48.8 Million Debut of James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water"](/pr/imax-delivers-second-biggest-global-opening-all-time-massive-488) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMAX Global Network Delivers 11.2% of the Film's Worldwide Gross, Including Record-Breaking 27% of the Box Office in China "Avatar: The Way of Water" Claims Crown as Biggest IMAX December Global Opening Ever NEW YORK , Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Tue, Dec 27, 2022 [IMAX Crosses $100 Million in Global Box Office with James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water"](/pr/imax-crosses-100-million-global-box-office-james-camerons-avatar) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With $105.5 Million in IMAX Global Box Office, Stunning Sci-Fi Sequel Becomes Fastest Film to Top $100 Million in IMAX Box Office Receipts since 2019 NEW YORK , Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Disney /Lightstorm's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has now