Imax Sails to $175 Million in Revenue Thanks to ‘The Odyssey’

IMAX reported Q3 revenue and adjusted EPS exceeding estimates due to strong box office performance. Adjusted EPS was $2.21, up from the previous year. The company attributed the growth to blockbuster releases.

IMAX reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $174.55M, up 63.7% YoY, and net income of $113.81M, up 450.9% YoY. The company attributed growth to record box office performance led by 'The Odyssey' and a $59M income tax benefit. Segment revenue and gross margins also increased across Content Solutions and Technology Products and Services. IMAX operated 1,887 systems globally as of September 30, 2026.

Imax reported Q3 revenue of $175M, up 64% YoY, driven by 'The Odyssey'. Box office reached $712M, up 90% YoY. Adjusted EPS of $2.21 beat estimates. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance and announced new film releases. CEO Rich Gelfond highlighted the platform's growth potential. Shares rose 4% in early trading, up 40% YTD.

IMAX reported Q3 2026 revenue of $174.6M, beating estimates by 6.9%. Adjusted EPS was $2.21, significantly above the $1.02 estimate. Adjusted EBITDA reached $187.7M, exceeding expectations. Operating margin increased to 42.9% from 27.2% YoY, while free cash flow margin decreased to 48.2% from 51.4%.

IMAX CORP (IMAX) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 IMAX CORPORATION REPORTS RECORD THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • IMAX delivers best quarterly financial performance in company history, breaking records across key metrics including: ◦ Revenue of $175 million, up 64% year-over-year and Gross Margin of $126 million, up 88

Imax reported record Q3 results, with global box office reaching $712M, revenue up 64% to $174.6M, and net income rising over 400% to $117.1M. Growth was driven by strong performance of 'The Odyssey' and Hollywood's recovery. The company forecasts exceeding its 2026 full-year guidance of $1.4B in global box office.