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IMAX Corporation

IMAX Corporation is a Canadian theatre company which designs and manufactures IMAX cameras and projection systems as well as performing film development, production, post-production and distribution to IMAX-affiliated theatres worldwide.[8] Founded in Montreal in 1967, it has headquarters in the Toronto area, and operations in New York City and Los Angeles.

Company type

Public

Motion picture production and exhibition

Multi-Screen Corporation, IMAX Systems Corporation

August 20, 1967 (1967-08-20) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Worldwide

Special-venue films and movie theatres

Increase US$375 million (2023)[3]

Increase US$50.4 million (2023)[3]

Increase US$33.1 million (2023)[3]

Decrease US$815 million (2023)[3]

Increase US$345 million (2023)[3]

Kevin Douglas (14.67%)[4]

697 (2023)[3]

IMAX, IMAX 3D, IMAX Dome, IMAX DMR, IMAX at AMC (joint venture with AMC Theatres), IMAX Enhanced (joint venture with DTS)[5]

IMAX Filmed Entertainment
Ridefilm Corporation
Sonics Associates
David Keighley Productions[6]
3D Entertainment
Ssimwave[7]

imax.com

As of December 2023, there were 1,772 IMAX theatres located in 90 countries, of which 1,693 were in commercial multiplexes.[3] These include IMAX variations such as IMAX 3D, IMAX Dome, and Digital IMAX. The CEO is Richard Gelfond.[9]

In April 2009, Gelfond became the sole IMAX CEO and Wechsler moved into the role of chairman of the board of directors.[20]

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Later in 2009, IMAX participated in the movie , to which the company credits its mainstream Hollywood success.[21][22]

Avatar

In March 2011, IMAX noted that China's Wanda Cinema Line announced a 75-theatre deal with IMAX Corporation.

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In 2012, IMAX opened its first location in Tianjin, China.

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On October 8, 2015, IMAX China, a subsidiary of the company, was listed on the .[25] According to The Hollywood Reporter and The Wall Street Journal, "IMAX China raised $248 million in its initial public offering,"[26] which was the "bottom of [the] indicative price range."[27]

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

As of December 2019, there were 1,624 theatres in 81 countries and territories.

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3net

Official website

Bloomberg