Imax Sees Record Q1 Global Box Office Led By China Phenom ‘Ne Zha 2’
Imax saw its highest-grossing first quarter ever at the global box office with $298 million on the strength of a record-breaking Chinese New Year holiday, which delivered triple the company’s previous best with $182 million.
Phenomenon Ne Zha 2 has earned more than $164 million in Imax, the company’s highest-grossing local-language animated film and release in China ever. Global box office of $298 million in Q1 was up 12% year-over-year with other top grossing first-quarter titles including Captain America: Brave New World ($27 million), Mickey 17 ($11 million) and the Interstellar rerelease ($10 million).
Overall, the company beat on revenue, which rose 10% to $87 million (vs the $84.2 million Wall Street anticipated). Adjusted earnings per share was in line at 13 cents. Shares are down in after-hours trading.
This year is seeing a record number of so-called “filmed for Imax” releases worldwide including Sinners last weekend, which kicked off a run of eight consecutive Hollywood releases filmed with Imax cameras.
Phenomenon Ne Zha 2 has earned more than $164 million in Imax, the company’s highest-grossing local-language animated film and release in China ever. Global box office of $298 million in Q1 was up 12% year-over-year with other top grossing first-quarter titles including Captain America: Brave New World ($27 million), Mickey 17 ($11 million) and the Interstellar rerelease ($10 million).
Overall, the company beat on revenue, which rose 10% to $87 million (vs the $84.2 million Wall Street anticipated). Adjusted earnings per share was in line at 13 cents. Shares are down in after-hours trading.
This year is seeing a record number of so-called “filmed for Imax” releases worldwide including Sinners last weekend, which kicked off a run of eight consecutive Hollywood releases filmed with Imax cameras.
- 4/23/2025
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
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