![]() ![]() Imax earlier this year signed multi-system agreements for seven new locations in Japan and 10 in Indonesia. In both Thailand and Cambodia, Imax also had its highest-grossing year ever in 2022. ![]() We’ve seen continuous high attendance at our three previously opened Imax with Laser locations, which launched with Avatar: The Way of Water and delivered the highest per movie attendance ever in Thai box office history.” I know that Thai and Cambodian audiences will enjoy Imax with Laser, one of the most immersive, high-quality theater systems around. Vicha Poolvaraluck, Major Cineplex CEO, added, “We’re thrilled to bring the best technology yet again into Bangkok’s most iconic shopping mall and other tourist destinations in Thailand, as well as to the Aeon Mall 2 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. ![]() With regard to the Major Cineplex deal, Gelfond says, “The Thai audience continues to show a strong appetite for the IMAX experience, and we’re excited to invest in new key locations.” We’re excited to offer our customers the most extraordinary experience and, together with Imax, to make Galaxy Cinema a must-see destination for moviegoers.” Box office results for the country are already over a third of the way to matching the record-setting 2022 full-year result.Ĭommented Mai Hoa, CEO of Galaxy, “This fantastic new partnership with Imax will help Galaxy Cinema reach high-end customers via Imax’s premium technology. Imax had its biggest year ever in Vietnam in 2022 and is showing strength in 2023. He also notes, “Southeast Asia remains a strong region with solid growth potential for Imax and we’re excited to continue our expansion in emerging markets like Vietnam, Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy for two years in a row.” With desire for premium experiences growing globally, Imax CEO Rich Gelfond tells Deadline, “It’s a really good time to be in the Imax business.” It currently operates seven Imax locations. Major Cineplex is the largest exhibitor in Thailand with an increasing regional presence. Sites include venues in Bangkok, Nonthaburi and Chiang Mai as well as one upgraded location in Cambodia. The deal includes an additional five new (two firm and three conditional) systems across the market as well as four upgrades to key locations by 2025. In Thailand, Imax is expanding its longstanding partnership with Major Cineplex for up to 10 new Imax with Laser systems. RELATED: CinemaCon 2023 – Deadline’s Full Coverage ![]()
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