IMAX

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IMAX, a publicly owned company headquartered in Canada, was founded in 1967 and employs approximately 1,320 individuals. The company reported $410.2M in revenue as of 2025 and operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It specializes in media managed services, focusing on motion-picture technologies and large-format motion-picture presentations.

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Founded

1967

Headcount

679

Headquarters

Canada

Primary Segment

Media managed services

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Publicly Owned

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News Summary:

On July 10, 2026, IMAX reported its Q2 2026 earnings, with revenue rising 12% year-over-year to $243.6 million and net income increasing 15% to $34.5 million. Management highlighted strong box office performance and growth in emerging markets, stating plans for continued global footprint expansion, increased screen count, and enhanced content offerings. Previously, on July 9, 2026, the company confirmed its addition to the Russell 2000 Growth-Defensive and Russell 2000 Defensive Indexes, which occurred in late June. Concurrently, IMAX unveiled its new Keighley large-format analog film camera, featuring a modern digital telemetry interface, which directors used for the historical epic "The Odyssey." This followed the July 8, 2026 release of the "Dune: Part Three" trailer by Warner Bros. and Legendary, which confirmed a December 18 release date and emphasized the film's availability "Only in theaters and IMAX" to differentiate it from "Avengers: Doomsday," set to open on the same date without the IMAX brand.

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IMAX offers 5 products in the media tech and pro AV industries. IMAX's product portfolio comprises of digital signage and professional display, media managed services, content acquisition, content supply chain and video data and analytics.

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IMAX's revenues were $410.2M in 2025. Caretta Research has split IMAX's revenue into 6 different product categories, the largest of which is vOD and cinema mastering, which represents 28% of IMAX's revenue.

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Jul

25th

2026

08:27

Events, Events and Conferences

'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede — and a backlash

PARIS, France — Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism. Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70mm IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus.

Philstar Global

Jul

25th

2026

07:29

Emerging Tech, Marketing and Promotional Activities

'The Odyssey' sparks IMAX stampede -- and a backlash

Box office phenomenon "The Odyssey" by Christopher Nolan has been a powerful promotional tool for IMAX cinema technology, but it has also provoked a backlash online about its perceived elitism. Nolan became the first director ever to use the highest resolution 70mm IMAX film with a specially designed camera to shoot the whole of his epic movie about ancient Greek hero Odysseus.

The Standard Hong Kong

Jul

25th

2026

06:30

Events, Emerging Tech, Events and Conferences

Audiences want real movies, real big

Since the impressive opening weekend of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey , dedicated cinephiles and curious onlookers alike have filled auditoriums across the country to see Matt Damon make his way home again . But some faithful film diehards will say there’s only one way to see The Odyssey , and that’s in IMAX 70mm, a format so specialized that it’s only available in 41 locations worldwide.

The A.V. Club

Jul

24th

2026

19:08

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

Imax (IMAX) Stock Faces Premium P/E As Q2 EPS Growth Tests Bullish Narrative

IMAX (IMAX) has just posted its Q2 2026 scorecard, with revenue of US$102.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.28, setting the tone for how investors assess the latest quarter. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$91.7 million in Q2 2025 to US$102.8 million in Q2 2026, while basic EPS over the same periods shifted from US$0.21 to US$0.28 as IMAX worked this performance into a trailing twelve month net profit margin of 9.8%.

Simply Wall Street

Jul

24th

2026

13:30

Financial Results, Financial Performance

These $50 movie popcorn buckets sold out instantly — then the CEO of IMAX begged China to ship over theirs

A $50 popcorn bucket modeled after the camera Christopher Nolan used to make The Odyssey became a Trojan horse for IMAX, sneaking a surprising new revenue stream into the movie theater business. IMAX initially approved the production of just 2,500 camera-shaped buckets, which sold out almost immediately.

AOL

Jul

24th

2026

11:49

Financial Results, Financial Performance

‘The Odyssey’ helps propel IMAX stock to near record highs

Shares of Mississauga, Ont.-based IMAX Corp . were hovering near record highs on Friday, following a second-quarter earnings beat and the theatrical release of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the first full-length film ever shot entirely with IMAX cameras.

CTV News

Jul

24th

2026

09:46

Financial Performance

IMAX Q2 Results Reinforce Long-Term Growth Outlook, Wedbush Says

11:12 AM EDT, 07/24/2026 (MT Newswires) -- IMAX's ( IMAX ) Q2 results reinforced its long-term growth outlook as higher theater installations and operating-expense leverage helped the company exceed expectations, Wedbush Securities said Friday in a report.

Fidelity Investments

Jul

24th

2026

09:03

Emerging Tech

How Christopher Nolan Shot The Odyssey Entirely on IMAX Film – Inside the New Keighley Camera

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, now in theaters, is the first feature film ever shot entirely with IMAX 15-perf/65mm film cameras, a milestone enabled by a newly developed camera generation named the Keighley. Let’s dive into what the quieter, rebuilt camera, a purpose-built (and massively large) sound blimp, and three-minute film magazines meant in practical terms on a 91-day shoot across six countries.

CineD

Jul

24th

2026

06:47

New Offerings, Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, New Offerings, Partnerships

IMAX In-Vehicle Entertainment System Debuts with Goer Dynamics Partnership

A new collaboration between Goer Dynamics, IMAX, and China-based IMAX China aims to introduce the world's first IMAX-branded in-vehicle entertainment system. Jointly engineered by Goer Dynamics and IMAX, the solution combines an advanced multi-dimensional acoustic architecture with a carefully calibrated high-definition video display.

Globalautoinsight

Jul

24th

2026

06:30

Facility Expansion

IMAX Surges on 'The Odyssey' Box Office Success

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has delivered a robust performance at the global box office, generating $52 million in its opening weekend. Notably, IMAX theaters accounted for 20% of the film's worldwide revenue, despite representing just 1% of total screens.

Intellectia (ai)

Jul

24th

2026

04:30

B2B Tag

IMAX Melbourne nearly dumped projector now making it an Odyssey fortune

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is driving Australian box office to its highest level in seven years, with Melbourne’s IMAX cinema benefiting most as people flock to see the Homerian epic in the analog, high-resolution format the British director intended.

Australian Financial Review

Jul

24th

2026

04:18

Financial Results, B2B Tag, Financial Performance

IMAX’s Q2 Beat Backed Its Big-Screen Expansion Plan

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IMAX's customers primarily consist of retail, entertainment Providers and broadcast television and radio companies. Examples of IMAX's customers include Warner Bros. Discovery, Majid Al Futtaim and National Geographic. Examples of IMAX's suppliers include Deluxe, Verimatrix and Guardsquare.

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