IMAX smashes records with $1.28B box office and soaring 2025 earnings
IMAX Corporation revealed its financial results for the last quarter of 2025 on February 25, 2026. The company shared its earnings in a call held at 4:30 PM EST, revealing strong growth compared to the previous year. Analysts had anticipated a significant rise in both revenue and profits before the announcement.
The earnings report showed a sharp increase in earnings per share, which analysts forecasted at $0.459 USD—up from $0.100 USD in the same period of 2024. Revenue also climbed by roughly 30.45%, reaching $120.9 million USD compared to $92.7 million USD in the prior year's quarter.
The full-year 2025 box office performance hit a record $1.28 billion USD, marking a 40% jump from 2024. Management projected even higher figures for 2026, targeting $1.4 billion USD. This optimism was tied to major upcoming releases, including Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Avengers: Doomsday.
The call was led by Jennifer Horsley, Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations, alongside CEO Richard L. Gelfond and Executive Vice President & CFO Natasha Fernandes. Representatives from financial firms such as Wells Fargo Securities, Texas Capital Securities, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. joined the discussion to ask questions and review the results.
IMAX's latest earnings reflect a year of substantial growth, with box office records and rising revenue. The company's guidance for 2026 suggests continued expansion, driven by high-profile film releases. Investors and analysts now await further updates as the year progresses.
