IMAX Smashes All-Time Record With $1.28 Billion Global Box Office in 2025

Mumbai, January 8 - The year 2025 was a landmark for IMAX, which officially delivered the best year in its history, setting a new record at the global box office in 2025. The premium large-format exhibitor earned a massive $1.28 billion worldwide, marking a 40% jump over 2024 and underlining the growing audience demand for immersive, event-scale theatrical experiences.

The milestone year was powered by a strong and diverse slate of blockbuster releases, spanning Hollywood tentpoles, animation, anime, and international hits. From high-octane action spectacles to visually rich fantasy films, IMAX continued to position itself as the go-to format for must-see cinema.

Leading the record-breaking year for IMAX was China's Ne Zha 2, which emerged as the year's highest-grossing IMAX title with $167 million. James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash reaffirmed the franchise's dominance on the premium screens with $112 million, while F1: The Movie, Mission: Impossible, and Demon Slayer delivered strong results with nearly $100 million each.

IMAX continues to expand its market, and the 40% year-over-year growth highlights its expanding global footprint and the increasing willingness of audiences to pay for premium theatrical experiences. With filmmakers continuing to design movies specifically for IMAX and audiences prioritising big-screen immersion, 2025 stands as a landmark year for the brand.

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