IMAX CORP
IMAX Corporation is a Canadian production theatre company which designs and manufactures IMAX cameras and projection systems as well as performing film development, production, post-production and distribution to IMAX-affiliated theatres worldwide. Founded in Montreal in 1967, it is headquartered in Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area, with operations in New York City and Los Angeles.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- Motion Picture Production and Services [1]
- Company / filing name
- IMAX CORP [2]
- Headquarters location
- Mississauga [1]
- Founded
- 1968 [1]
- Legal form
- business corporation [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Richard Gelfond [1]
- Founders
- Graeme Ferguson; Roman Kroitor; Robert Kerr [1]
- Official website
- www.imax.com ↗ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- CA45245E1097 [1]
- CIK
- 921582 [2]
- Country in background record
- Canada [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- IMAX (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
IMAX Corporation is a Canadian production theatre company which designs and manufactures IMAX cameras and projection systems as well as performing film development, production, post-production and distribution to IMAX-affiliated theatres worldwide. Founded in Montreal in 1967, it is headquartered in Mississauga in the Greater Toronto Area, with operations in New York City and Los Angeles. [3]
As of November 2025, there were 1,759 IMAX theatres located in 90 countries, of which 1,693 were in commercial multiplexes. These include IMAX variations such as IMAX 3D, IMAX Dome, and Digital IMAX. The CEO is Richard Gelfond. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, IMAX Corporation. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Richard Gelfond in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: IMAX (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was IMAX CORP founded?
Founded: 1968. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of IMAX CORP?
Headquarters location: Mississauga. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for IMAX CORP?
Business sectors: Motion Picture Production and Services. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — IMAX Corporation (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.