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IMAX Sets Record Q3 Box Office as Revenue, Profit Climb and 2025 Outlook Holds

A broader mix of tentpoles plus local-language hits, led by F1, Demon Slayer, drove the gains.

Overview

  • Global box office reached a company third‑quarter record of $368 million, with revenue at $106.7 million, net income of $22.6 million, earnings of $0.47 per share, and cash flow of $67.5 million.
  • Breakout performance from F1: The Movie, the year’s top Hollywood title on IMAX, and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle led a slate that also included superhero releases, horror entries, re‑releases, and concert events.
  • Year‑to‑date box office from local‑language films hit a record $343 million, up 40% from IMAX’s prior high, underscoring rising demand across Asia and other international markets.
  • IMAX continued to scale its network with 150–160 new auditoriums added during the quarter and 142 additional signings, supporting future box office capacity and system sales.
  • The company reaffirmed full‑year guidance for $1.2 billion in global box office, and shares rose roughly 2–3% in trading following the results.