IMAX Plans an Era of Extraordinary Growth: Future-Proof Prospects Until 2026

IMAX announces a new period of growth following an impressive business recovery phase in the third quarter. According to the latest analyst conference, the company has ambitious plans to achieve revenues of over $1.2 billion at global box offices by 2025. This strategy is supported by strong demand for IMAX systems and a rich film content pipeline for the coming years. Rich Gelfond, CEO of IMAX, emphasized that installations and system sales exceeded expectations in 2023, with potential to further increase those numbers. Already, 100 systems have been installed worldwide since the beginning of the year — evidence of accelerated growth that is expected to continue in the coming years. The company signed 119 contracts for IMAX systems globally and is well on track to surpass the number from 2023. A particular highlight in the peak phase of 2025 and 2026 will be the release of a new film by Christopher Nolan, which will be shot with newly developed IMAX technology. Additionally, IMAX plans to significantly increase the number of systems in Saudi Arabia and has already entered into a partnership with muvi, the largest cinema operator in Saudi Arabia. The company's streaming and consumer technology also shows potential by creating new opportunities to efficiently expand the global network without major investments. IMAX successfully tested the broadcast of the NBA Finals in Hong Kong and Taiwan and plans to expand this concept to more live events. The business figures for the third quarter speak for themselves: an EBITDA of $39 million and earnings per share of $0.35 exceeded expectations. Given a future filled with strong film lineups—from "Avatar" to "Avengers"—IMAX is optimistically entering a new era, aiming to increase both market penetration and dividends for shareholders.