IMAX Q2 Earnings Rise as CEO Calls 'The Odyssey' a Transformational Hit
Revenue grew 12% to $102.8 million, driven by hits like 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.' The company is now looking ahead to a monster third quarter fueled by Christopher Nolan's epic.
“The Odyssey has the potential to impact our business in many ways that are clear — and many ways we can’t yet predict, as its success on our platform reverberates across the creative community, and throughout the entertainment landscape,”
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Starring
- Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway
- Release
- 2026
- Genre
- Adventure, Action, Fantasy
- Where to Watch
- In Theaters
IMAX reported increased earnings for its second quarter ending in June 2026, with CEO Rich Gelfond highlighting Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ as a pivotal success for the company’s future.
Adjusted earnings per share came in at 43 cents, a 65% improvement over the same period last year.
What drove IMAX's Q2 results?
IMAX’s global box office of $285 million marked the company’s highest second-quarter performance since 2019. The top-grossing titles on its screens during the period included ‘Michael’ ($69 million), ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ ($42 million), and ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ ($39 million).
Why is 'The Odyssey' so important to IMAX?
The company is now looking ahead to a strong third quarter, driven by the frenzy around ‘The Odyssey.’ The film, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the first shot entirely with IMAX cameras. IMAX was responsible for 20% of the film’s global box office in its opening weekend, accounting for a company-record $52 million in sales. It also reports $60 million in pre-sales for future showtimes.
In a statement, Gelfond hailed the film as “a transformational event for IMAX” and “the purest and most complete expression yet of the power of our global platform.” He added that its success “gives us excellent momentum as we enter the second half of the year.”
What's next for IMAX?
Gelfond pointed to the upcoming release of ‘Dune: Part Three,’ which was also shot with IMAX film cameras, as a key title to cap off a strong slate for the second half of 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed 'The Odyssey'?
Christopher Nolan directed the 2026 epic 'The Odyssey.' The film features a cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway.
What was IMAX's global box office for Q2?
IMAX reported a global box office of $285 million for the second quarter of 2026, which the company said was its highest Q2 result since 2019.
How much of 'The Odyssey's' opening weekend came from IMAX?
IMAX accounted for 20% of the film's global box office in its opening weekend, generating $52 million in sales—a new record for the company.
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