Imax Q2 Earnings Rise as ‘The Odyssey’ Drives Record Box Office
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Imax reported second quarter earnings on Thursday, showing revenue growth driven by strong box office performance and the impact of Christopher Nolan’s "The Odyssey," the first full-length film shot entirely with Imax cameras. The big-screen technology company recorded revenue of $102.8 million for the three months ending in June, up 12 percent from the same period last year. Net income rose 30 percent to $15.9 million, while adjusted earnings per share reached 43 cents, a 65 percent improvement. Imax’s global box office for the quarter totaled $285 million, the company’s highest second-quarter result since 2019. The company highlighted the opening weekend of "The Odyssey" in the current third quarter, which generated a record $52 million in Imax ticket sales and represented about 20 percent of the film’s worldwide first-weekend revenue. Imax CEO Rich Gelfond described the film as “a transformational event” for the company, saying it is the “purest and most complete expression yet of the power of our global platform.”
What’s verified
Imax reported Q2 2026 revenue of $102.8 million, up 12% year-over-year.
Net income was $15.9 million, up 30% from $12 million in Q2 2025.
Adjusted earnings per share hit 43 cents, a 65% increase from 26 cents a year earlier.
"The Odyssey" is the first full-length theatrical release filmed entirely with Imax film cameras.
The film generated a record $52 million in Imax box office during its opening weekend, accounting for 20% of its global first-weekend revenue.
Imax CEO Rich Gelfond called the film “a transformational event” and “the purest and most complete expression yet of the power of our global platform.”
Not yet confirmed
A single source reported that Imax’s global box office for Q2 was $285 million and that top-grossing titles included “Michael” ($69 million), “The Mandalorian & Grogu” ($42 million), and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($39 million).
The same source stated Imax had $60 million in pre-sales for future showtimes of “The Odyssey” and installed 38 new systems during the quarter.
A single source reported that Imax’s content solutions revenues rose 2% to $35 million, while technology products and services revenues increased 16% to $65 million.
It is unclear whether Imax’s Q2 global box office figure and specific film grosses are official company disclosures or estimates.
Key figures
Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax
Sources: Variety, The Hollywood Reporter
