Archive · 27 Jul 2026
IMAX Expands in India Despite Film Format Challenges
IMAX is a company that makes big, high-quality movie cameras and screens.
They are expanding in India, but there are some problems.
The cameras are very loud, making it hard to record sound at the same time as the video.
They also need to be reloaded often.
To fix this, IMAX made a special soundproof box for the cameras.
However, India doesn't have theaters that can show movies in the original IMAX film format, so they have to use digital versions instead.
Despite these challenges, IMAX is doing well in India and plans to keep growing there.
IMAX developed a soundproof enclosure for cameras to reduce noise during filming.
India lacks theaters capable of screening films in the original IMAX 70mm format.
IMAX plans to expand its footprint in India, which has been a top market for the company.
The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely with IMAX film in the large-scale format.
IMAX's proprietary system works best in theaters with steep stadium-style seating and large screens.
- Who
- IMAX Corporation, Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon
- What
- IMAX's expansion in India and the challenges of filming with IMAX cameras
- When
- 2025 marked IMAX India’s best-ever box office year
- Where
- India
- Why
- To capitalize on India's growing market and demand for high-quality film experiences
IMAX's Growth Strategy
Technical Limitations in India
Investment in India
IMAX's Growth Strategy
IMAX plans to double down on its success in India, expanding its footprint and investing in local content.
Technical Limitations in India
India lacks the infrastructure to screen films in the original IMAX 70mm format, limiting the full IMAX experience.
Technological Advancements
IMAX's Growth Strategy
IMAX has developed a soundproof enclosure for cameras, addressing one of the main challenges of shooting with IMAX Film Cameras.
Technical Limitations in India
The high cost and limited availability of processing and color correction for IMAX film formats pose significant challenges.
- Film Format
- IMAX 70mm
- Film Length Used
- Over 600 km
- Resolution
- Up to 18K
- Aspect Ratio
- 1.43:1
- IMAX Theatres in India
- 34 locations
- Box Office Record
- $26 million in 2025