IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) is a global leader in immersive entertainment technologies, specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of high-resolution cameras, projectors, and proprietary software solutions that enhance both film production and theatrical exhibition. The company licenses its premium large-format system to theatre owners and filmmakers around the world, enabling audiences to experience movies with greater clarity, scale and sound fidelity. IMAX also offers turnkey theatre development services, assisting cinema operators with auditorium design, installation and custom branding to optimize the customer experience.
Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, IMAX has built a reputation for pioneering film-format innovations, including its patented dual 15-perforation, 70-millimeter projection system. Over the decades, the company expanded from traditional analog film presentation to include digital laser projection platforms, 3D technology and immersive audio systems. IMAX’s technology has been adopted by major studio releases as well as special venue locations such as museums, science centers and theme parks, reflecting its versatility across diverse content genres and exhibition environments.
IMAX operates in more than 80 countries through a network of over 1,600 theatres and partners with leading motion picture studios to ensure optimized content capture and playback. The company continues to invest in research and development, focusing on next-generation capture tools, laser projection upgrades and software enhancements to support filmmakers and theatre owners. Under the leadership of CEO Richard L. Gelfond, IMAX pursues strategic collaborations aimed at expanding global footprint, elevating consumer engagement and reinforcing its position as a premium destination for event cinema.
