IMAX stock gains as extended 70MM run of The Odyssey lifts premium format momentum
Published on 09/04/2026 at 14:45 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
IMAX stock (ISIN CA4525411025) is trading around 51.68 dollars as of the close on September 3, 2026, with the large-format cinema specialist benefiting from sustained demand for premium moviegoing experiences and fresh momentum from Christopher Nolan's latest epic The Odyssey in IMAX 70MM presentation.
Extended 70MM IMAX run for The Odyssey
Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is set to continue on IMAX 70MM screens through September 30, 2026, extending the premium format engagement to an eleven-week run according to a report carried by Deadline.
The same article notes that The Odyssey has become Christopher Nolan's highest grossing film with global box office revenue of approximately 1.55 billion dollars, surpassing prior hits and ranking as Universal's second-highest grossing title after Jurassic World with roughly 1.67 billion dollars, a performance that underscores the commercial power of event cinema in IMAX's premium formats.
Box office recovery supports IMAX footprint
The strong performance of The Odyssey is unfolding against a broader theater industry recovery, with Hollywood closing its best summer since the pandemic as an eclectic mix of blockbusters, sequels and original films brought moviegoers back to cinemas, according to a September 4, 2026 overview by US News.
In that report, industry-wide domestic box office for the recent quarter was described as reaching levels comparable to or exceeding pre-pandemic periods, with younger audiences and women returning to theaters in greater numbers, a trend that provides a supportive backdrop for IMAX's global screen network and premium large-format offerings.
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IMAX screening momentum in key markets
The extended run of The Odyssey is complemented by strong IMAX demand in Japan, where advance IMAX screenings from September 4 to September 10, 2026 have seen rapid sellouts at major venues such as Grand Cinema Sunshine Ikebukuro and other theaters, with all showtimes for initial days selling out shortly after ticket sales began, as reported in Japanese-language coverage summarized by outlets like eiga.com on September 4, 2026.
Additional regional reporting indicates that multiple formats including IMAX, Dolby Cinema, MX4D and traditional 35mm are being deployed in Japan for The Odyssey's release, highlighting the strategic role of IMAX in multi-format premium launches and suggesting strong local audience appetite for large-scale cinematic experiences that can translate into higher per-screen averages for IMAX and its exhibitor partners.
Representative IMAX product focus
As a representative showcase of IMAX's premium offering, the company continues to emphasize its proprietary large-format screens and 70MM projection capabilities, which are central to the current The Odyssey releases in select auditoriums worldwide. These formats are designed to deliver higher-resolution images and immersive sound that differentiate IMAX showings from standard screenings and allow event films to command premium ticket pricing.
IMAX stock price context
IMAX stock closed at approximately 51.68 dollars on September 3, 2026 according to a live share price snapshot presented by INDmoney, with the shares trading within a session range between a low of 51.31 dollars and a high of 52.55 dollars that day.
IMAX stock at a glance
- Company: IMAX Corporation
- ISIN: CA4525411025
- Ticker: IMAX
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 3, 2026): 51.68 USD
- Sector / Industry: Entertainment / Cinema technology
- Index membership: S&P MidCap index
