IMAX Corporation Q1 2026 Financial and Operating Results

IMAX Corporation reported its first quarter 2026 financial and operating results, announcing a global box office of $260 million, a 13% decrease year-over-year, primarily due to a strong Chinese New Year in the prior year. Despite this, the company saw significant year-over-year increases in Net Income (+83%), EPS (+75%), Adjusted Net Income (+33%), and Adjusted EPS (+31%). The company reaffirms its full-year 2026 guidance of $1.4 billion in global box office. IMAX is expanding its global network, with agreements for 42 systems year-to-date, including its largest agreement in Australia. CEO Rich Gelfond is gradually resuming leadership duties after a medical leave. Total revenue was $81.4 million, a 6% decrease year-over-year, with Net Income at $6.1 million, down 26% from Q1 2025. The company ended the quarter with $528 million in available liquidity.