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title: "IMAX forecasts 2026 box office about $1.4 billion"
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description: "IMAX Corporation has issued its full-year 2026 guidance, forecasting a box office of approximately USD 1.4 billion. The company expects system installations to range between 160 and 175, compared to 160 in 2025. Additionally, IMAX projects its total adjusted EBITDA margin for 2026 to be in the mid-40s, with a floor of 45%, up from 45.1% in 2025."
datetime: "2026-07-23T12:09:28.000Z"
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# IMAX forecasts 2026 box office about $1.4 billion

-   IMAX set full-year 2026 guidance for box office of about USD 1.4 billion. \* System installations expected at 160-175, versus 160 in 2025. \* Total adjusted EBITDA margin outlook set in the mid-40s, with a floor of 45%, versus 45.1% in 2025. \* First-half 2026 results showed USD 184.2 million revenue, USD 78.5 million total adjusted EBITDA, margin of 42.6%. \* Second-quarter 2026 box office totaled USD 285 million, contributing to 46.6% total adjusted EBITDA margin. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. IMAX Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 23, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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