IMAX projects record 2026 global box office of $1.4 billion

IMAX projected record 2026 global box office of USD 1.4 billion, citing a strong film slate through 2027.

The forecast follows a record summer: USD 728 million in worldwide receipts from Memorial Day through Labor Day, up 73% from 2023.

The Odyssey generated USD 485 million in IMAX, making it the top-grossing IMAX release; IMAX represented 30% of its worldwide box office.

IMAX screens captured 5.8% of the June-to-August global box office on just over 1,800 screens worldwide.