IMAX Could Be Up for Sale as Buyers Circle Premium Cinema

IMAX is reportedly exploring a potential sale, with the Wall Street Journal noting preliminary talks via intermediaries and CNBC saying there’s no formal process yet. The news spiked its stock and points to interest from entertainment companies—potential buyers could include Disney, Apple, Amazon, or Netflix—though Disney’s Infinity Vision format complicates the fit. IMAX also posted strong numbers, with about $1.28 billion worldwide last year, underscoring premium-experience cinema’s pull even as the theater industry contends with changes.