The results have been mixed.

Most recently,Fast Xjust had a huge opening in China.Little Mermaidpresales look slow.

The Chinese economy was devastated by Covid and related quarantines, in several waves into last year.

Fast X

Fast X, which topped China’s box office opening weekend.Universal

It can work with Imax Enhanced, which delivers content to large screen TVs.

Gelfond sees the business starting to have a meaningful financial impact for Imax in 2024.

Partly, Imax is charging more.

WGA West building in Hollywood

But people are also coming to Imax in healthy numbers… willing to pay a premium.

When they get out, they choose what is special for themselves and their families.

Contracts with theater owners for new installations have jumped.