“If you want to launch a blockbuster, you need IMAX to be part of it” said Richard Gelfond – IMAX Chief Executive Officer, at the Q4 and full year 2023 IMAX Corporation Earnings Conference Call. Plus, here are the next IMAX movies.

IMAX Q4 and full year 2023 IMAX Corporation Earnings Conference Call

IMAX has published its Q4 and full-year 2023 presentations, revealing some interesting materials. For instance, IMAX shares a bit regarding its cloud technology titled “Cloud Optimized”. According to the company, the IMAX Film Remastering software process is now available in the cloud. Additionally, IMAX elaborated that the cloud-delivered service was developed to enhance the digital image using techniques such as sharpening, color correction, grain and noise removal, and the elimination of unsteadiness and removal of unwanted artifacts. Moreover, IMAX mentioned that Cloud-based Film Remastering allows IMAX to further its local language strategy while improving operating expenses.

The feedback I am getting is that If you want to launch a blockbuster, you need IMAX to be part of it. This is not just from low-level filmmakers, but this is from senior studio executives.

IMAX CEO – Richard Gelfond

2024 and 2025 slates

Furthermore, IMAX has revealed its expected 2025 slate. Here are the projects included from April 2024:

• Civil War (A24)
• Fall Guy (Universal)
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Disney)
• Furiosa (Warner Bros.)
• Bad Boys for Life (Sony)
• Inside Out 2 (Disney – Pixar)
• A Quiet Place Day One (Paramount)
• Despicable ME4 (Universal)
• Twisters (Universal)
• Deadpool Wolverine  (Marvel Studios)
• Beetle Juice (Warner Bros.)
• Wolfs (Sony)
• Joker Folie A Deux (Warner Bros.)
• Venom 3 (Sony)
• Gladiator II (Paramount)
• Wicked (Universal)
• And here’s the expected 2025 slate
• Mickey 17 (Warner Bros.)
• Captain America  – New World Order (Marvel Studios)
• Minecraft – The Movie (Warner Bros.)
• Thunderbolts (Marvel Studios)
• Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part II (Paramount)
• How to Train Your Dragon (Universal)
• Superman Legacy (Warner Bros.)
• Avengers 4 (?) (Marvel Studios)
• The Batman (Warner Bros.)
• Blade (Marvel Studios)
• Wicked Part Two (Universal)
• Avatar – The Seed Bearer (Disney)

Explore the slide below showing the slates:

Final words from the CEO

Last but not least, IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond, has emphasized the importance of IMAX in modern high-end filmmaking by stating: “The feedback I am getting is that If you want to launch a blockbuster, you need IMAX to be part of it. This is not just from low-level filmmakers, but this is from senior studio executives. The groundwork has really been laid. The IMAX DNA helps to sales growth – This is the future of cinema”. We totally agree with him. Unfortunately, Gelfond didn’t mention the upcoming new fleet of 2nd generation of IMAX cameras. The presentation says: “Developing and expect to deploy at least 4 new film cameras in the next several years”. However, the launch was planned for 2024. And we doubt that these new 65mm film cameras will be ready by the end of this year. But let’s hope they will.