IMAX Delivers 139% Net Income Surge as Premium Theater Experience Captivates Audiences
The reviews are in for IMAX’sIMAX quarterly performance, and critics are calling it a certified blockbuster. The company posted stellar Q2 results, with net income jumping 139% and revenue climbing to $91.7M year-over-year. CEO Rich Gelfond credited the momentum to fast-growing networks, a record-breaking domestic box office, and a growing slate of IMAX-first releases.
- IMAX’s global box office surged 41% in Q2, while its North American box office hit a record $143M — supported by Hollywood’s push for high-performing releases tailored to IMAX’s offering.
- Despite accounting for under 1% of screens, IMAX releases like Mission: Impossible, Sinners, and F1 pulled in around 20% of opening weekend revenue and lifted market share to 3.6%.
Can’t touch this: IMAX is eyeing a record $1.2B in global box office ticket sales revenue for 2025, powered by eight straight “Filmed for IMAX” projects shot with its own cameras. As rival chains explore joint premium formats to catch up, Gelfond remained unfazed, noting, “If you missed the boat, it’s getting a little late.” With major titles like Amazon’s Project Hail Mary and China’s Dongji Rescue on the way, IMAX’s premium strategy is still delivering for investors betting on the return of moviegoing.