
Location
Headquarters: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, North America
Region: Ontario
Country: CA
Continent: North America
About
IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX® theatre network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX® 3D, and IMAX DMR® technology. The IMAX® brand is world famous and stands for the highest-quality, most immersive motion picture entertainment. As the IMAX theatre network grows, so does the visibility of the IMAX brand – a name that is unique in the entertainment business. As of Dec. 31, 2013, there were 837 IMAX theatres (701 commercial multiplexes, 19 commercial destinations and 117 institutions) in 57 countries. IMAX theatres are located in commercial multiplexes as well as some of the most prestigious educational institutions and destination entertainment centers around the globe. More than one billion people have had An IMAX Experience since the first IMAX theatre opened in 1970. As the Company continues to evolve, its potential in the commercial marketplace continues to increase. While IMAX remains committed to its historical roots in museums and science centres, the Company is rapidly expanding its commercial theatre network. IMAX has forged strategic alliances, relationships and joint ventures with some of the most prominent exhibitors in the world, including AMC Entertainment, Regal Cinemas, Inc., CJCGV, Lark International Multimedia, Muvico Theatres, Inc., National Amusements, Inc., Tokyu Cinemas and many more regional operators. IMAX Corporation is a publicly traded company listed on the New York stock exchange (NYSE: IMAX).
IMAX provides immersive motion picture technologies through its global theatre network. This network serves as a major distribution platform for major Hollywood films, utilizing proprietary IMAX and IMAX 3D technology. The company partners with various exhibitors to expand its high-quality cinematic presentation experiences worldwide.
1967
for_profit
active
Industries
Funding & Financials
Public Company
$220M
public
IMAX
NYSE
Investors
Founders
Graeme Ferguson
Robert Kerr
Roman Kroitor
Leadership
Robert Lister — Chief Development Officer
Darren Srikumpol — Vice President Of Product & Technical Project Management
Linda Benjamin — SVP Entertainment Business Affairs & Operations
Richard Gelfond — Chief Executive Officer
Heather Morgan — Head of Global Distribution
Julie Fontaine — Senior Vice President Marketing
Technology Stack
Products
IMAX Theatre Systems: Specialized cinema projection and sound systems designed to deliver enhanced visual and audio experiences in movie theaters.
IMAX Digital Media Remastering (DMR) Technology: A digital process that enhances the image and sound quality of films to meet IMAX presentation standards.
IMAX VR (Virtual Reality) Experiences: Virtual reality content and experiences developed to provide immersive entertainment beyond traditional cinema.
Funding rounds
Post Ipo Debt · $220M · (2025-11-04)
IPO · (2011-02-11)
Private Equity · (1994-02-01)
