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IMAX Crowns "Avatar: The Way of Water" as its Highest Grossing Film of 2022, With $160 Million and Counting

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Disney/Lightstorm's "Avatar: The Way of Water" ended 2022 as the highest grossing release of the year in IMAX®, and that its total IMAX global box office is $160 million and counting through Monday. James Cameron's sci-fi sequel now stands as the fourth highest grossing IMAX release of all time. The film is already the highest grossing IMAX release of all time in eighteen markets worldwide, and IMAX has delivered 11% of the film's global gross to date on just a fraction of total screens.

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  • James Cameron's sci-fi sequel now stands as the fourth highest grossing IMAX release of all time.
  • Through Monday, "Avatar: The Way of Water" had grossed $58 million in IMAX domestically, with IMAX claiming 13.1% of North American grosses.
  • Internationally, IMAX has grossed $102 million with "Avatar: The Way of Water" — only the third IMAX release ever to cross $100 million in international box office.
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IMAX Crosses $100 Million in Global Box Office with James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water"

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Disney/Lightstorm's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has now earned $105.5 million in IMAX global box office in less than two weeks — the fastest film to hit the $100 million mark in IMAX since April 2019. James Cameron's epic sci-fi sequel is only the ninth film in IMAX history to exceed $100 million in global box office. To date, IMAX has accounted for 11.4% of the film's global gross on only a fraction of its total screens.

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  • With $105.5 Million in IMAX Global Box Office, Stunning Sci-Fi Sequel Becomes Fastest Film to Top $100 Million in IMAX Box Office Receipts since 2019
    NEW YORK, Dec. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that Disney/Lightstorm's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has now earned $105.5 million in IMAX global box office in less than two weeks — the fastest film to hit the $100 million mark in IMAX since April 2019.
  • James Cameron's epic sci-fi sequel is only the ninth film in IMAX history to exceed $100 million in global box office.
  • IMAX continues to dominate box office for "Avatar: The Way of Water" in China, where the Company has delivered $26.5 million in box office receipts for the film — good for 25.5% of total grosses in China on only 1% of screens.
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IMAX Delivers Second Biggest Global Opening of All Time with Massive $48.8 Million Debut of James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water"

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Monday, December 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that moviegoers returned to Pandora in droves with James Cameron's groundbreaking sci-fi sequel "Avatar: The Way of Water" delivering a massive $48.8 million global opening weekend in IMAX theaters — the second biggest IMAX global opening of all time. Disney/Lightstorm's "Avatar: The Way of Water" also claimed IMAX's biggest December global opening of all time.

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  • Disney/Lightstorm's "Avatar: The Way of Water" also claimed IMAX's biggest December global opening of all time.
  • The North American box office led the way, where IMAX delivered $16.5 million in Domestic box office — 12.3% of total receipts.
  • "Avatar: The Way of Water" also heralded a return to form for IMAX in China, where the Company delivered a $15.8 million opening weekend.
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IMAX China Names Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 12, 2022

SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (1970) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer of IMAX China, effective January 9, 2023. He succeeds interim CEO Jiande Chen, who will return to his full-time role as Vice Chairman of IMAX China.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (1970) and IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today named Daniel Manwaring as Chief Executive Officer of IMAX China, effective January 9, 2023.
  • IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation and was incorporated as a limited liability company under the laws of Cayman Islands.
  • IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China.
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FIRST-EVER FILMED FOR IMAX CONCERT, "INDOCHINE CENTRAL TOUR IN CINEMA", SCORES $2.23 MILLION ACROSS FRANCE AND SELECT MARKETS

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NEW YORK and LEON, France, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and PATHE LIVE brought French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens last week. After IMAX exclusive previews on Wednesday 23rd November, CENTRAL TOUR - the first recorded music event to be released through the Filmed for IMAX program – topped the French box office in wide release on Thursday, November 24 (surpassing Disney/Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on that day). Continuing with IMAX-exclusive encores throughout the weekend, the concert film was also the top new opener this past weekend in the market.

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  • NEW YORK and LEON, France, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and PATHE LIVE brought French pop-rock band INDOCHINE to IMAX screens last week.
  • In France alone, 120,000 tickets were sold for an overall Box-office total of $2.08M.
  • Previews were held the night before at those 16 IMAX screens, which then continued for 5 days of exclusive encore screenings.
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IMAX to Present at 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov.17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit on November 29, 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov.17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced that the Company will participate in the 6th Annual Wells Fargo TMT Summit on November 29, 2022.
  • A live webcast of the fireside chat will be made available on the IMAX investor relations website at investors.imax.com.
  • Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
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IMAX Crowns Biggest Domestic November Opening Ever On its Way to $22.6 Million Global Debut for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever"

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Monday, November 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) pounced to its biggest domestic November opening weekend ever en route to a $22.6 million worldwide debut for Disney/Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever". The highly anticipated sequel scored a $14.2 million domestic opening weekend in IMAX and the biggest IMAX November opening weekend ever in 26 markets worldwide.

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  • Disney/Marvel's Epic Sequel Delivers $14.2 Million Domestic Opening in IMAX, Scores Biggest IMAX November Opening Weekend Ever in 26 Markets Worldwide
    NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) pounced to its biggest domestic November opening weekend ever en route to a $22.6 million worldwide debut for Disney/Marvel's "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever".
  • The highly anticipated sequel scored a $14.2 million domestic opening weekend in IMAX and the biggest IMAX November opening weekend ever in 26 markets worldwide.
  • A Filmed for IMAX release, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" was shot with IMAX digital cameras and features select scenes with IMAX-exclusive expanded aspect ratio.
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IMAX AND AMC CINEMAS EXPAND PARTNERSHIP WITH AGREEMENT FOR SIX NEW IMAX LOCATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

NEW YORK and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Saudi Cinema Company, operating as AMC Cinemas, today announced plans to further expand their longstanding partnership with an agreement for six new, state-of-the-art IMAX® with Laser systems in key entertainment complexes throughout the country. IMAX and AMC Cinemas already have three locations in operation in Saudi Arabia, and the new deal will grow their partnership to a planned 18 screens in 12 cities across the country.

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  • NEW YORK and RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Saudi Cinema Company, operating as AMC Cinemas, today announced plans to further expand their longstanding partnership with an agreement for six new, state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser systems in key entertainment complexes throughout the country.
  • IMAX and AMC Cinemas already have three locations in operation in Saudi Arabia, and the new deal will grow their partnership to a planned 18 screens in 12 cities across the country.
  • SCC will build on the success of the partnership and continue to provide world-class cinema-going experiences in Saudi Arabia.
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IMAX Corporation To Announce Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results And Host Conference Call

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, October 31st, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) today announced it will hold a quarterly conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, October 31st, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call ten minutes ahead of the scheduled start time.
  • Shares of IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970."
  • IMAX, IMAX Dome, IMAX 3D, IMAX 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX, The IMAX Experience, An IMAX Experience, An IMAX 3D Experience, IMAX DMR, DMR, IMAX nXos and Films to the Fullest, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions.

IMAX and Wanda Expand Longstanding Partnership, Signing Nine-Theatre Agreement across Key Chinese Markets

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Monday, October 17, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Wanda Film, China's largest exhibitor, today announced a nine-theatre deal spanning key Chinese markets. Under the agreement, six new IMAX systems will be installed in newly built multiplexes across top Chinese markets. Additionally, Wanda will relocate and upgrade three of its existing IMAX systems to forthcoming new multiplexes.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) and Wanda Film, China's largest exhibitor, today announced a nine-theatre deal spanning key Chinese markets.
  • Under the agreement, six new IMAX systems will be installed in newly built multiplexes across top Chinese markets.
  • Additionally, Wanda will relocate and upgrade three of its existing IMAX systems to forthcoming new multiplexes.
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