Imax has reported record third quarter results, driven by the box office success of F1: The Movie. The racing drama, which used Imax cameras to capture its high-speed action scenes and prominently featured the brand in its marketing, earned $97 mln globally on Imax screens, making it the company’s top-performing release of the year so far.
The strong performance was further supported by other summer and early autumn titles, including the anime hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, horror films Weapons and The Conjuring: Last Rites. Imax’s revenue rose 17% year-on-year to $106.6 mln, while net income increased by 48% to $22.6 mln. Adjusted earnings per share climbed 34% to 47 cents. Following the results, Imax shares rose more than 2% in pre-market trading.
In addition to sharing box office revenue, Imax licenses its projection technology to cinema chains. The company installed 38 new systems in the quarter, a 22% decline, although total installations for 2026 reached 95, up from 88 the previous year.
The company highlighted the diverse range of films attracting audiences, from thrillers and adventure blockbusters to local-language productions like Japan’s First Slam Dunk. It also featured special screenings such as The Grateful Dead Movie concert film and the 50th anniversary re-release of Jaws.
Traditionally associated with superhero and fantasy films, Imax now aims to broaden its appeal.
Kursiv also reports that the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two gambling advertisements featuring Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and the Chelsea Football Club logo.
