IMAX Corporation delivered impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025, announcing revenue of $125.2 million, a 35% increase year-over-year. This figure surpassed Wall Street expectations, highlighting a robust period for the premium cinema technology company. The strong performance was significantly bolstered by major tentpole releases, particularly James Cameron's highly anticipated sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Released on December 19, 2025, Avatar: Fire and Ash, also known as Avatar 3, made a substantial impact on IMAX's global box office. The film contributed an impressive $112 million in calendar year box office, making it IMAX's top-grossing Hollywood title of 2025. By early February 2026, the sci-fi epic had already accumulated $184.1 million from IMAX screenings worldwide in just 47 days, positioning it as one of the top five highest-grossing films ever in IMAX history.

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond commented on 2025, calling it a "transformational year" where the company elevated its performance and solidified its position as a leading global platform for entertainment. The strong finish to 2025 indicates a healthy box office contribution from major film releases for premium large formats, setting a positive tone for 2026.