IMAX CEO on best opening weekend of 2025 with Disney’s ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’

Market Performance - "Avatar: Fire and Ash" earned approximately $90 million in the domestic box office during its opening weekend [1] - IMAX experienced its biggest opening weekend of the year and fifth biggest in IMAX history with "Avatar: Fire and Ash" [1] - IMAX's stock is up 46% year-to-date [1] - IMAX accounted for about 15% of the domestic box office and about 13% of the global box office for "Avatar: Fire and Ash" [3] - For "Avatar: Way of Water," IMAX accounted for approximately 12% of the domestic box office [4] Company Strategy and Outlook - IMAX's market share has been growing since the pandemic, driven by demand for premium experiences [5][6] - IMAX had a record year before the release of "Avatar: Fire and Ash" [5] - IMAX is projecting an even bigger year next year with releases like "Avatar," "Star Wars," and "Dune 3" [6][7] - IMAX has guided to $1.4 billion in 2026, an increase from 2025 [7] - The theatrical box office is predicted to increase, driven by special movies and filmmakers [7][8]