Marvel Studios' Avengers: Infinity War Becomes Highest-grossing IMAX Film of all Time in China

SHANGHAI, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China Holding, Inc. (HKSE:1970) today announced that Marvel Studio's Avengers: Infinity War, which marks the first Hollywood film to ever be shot entirely with IMAX® cameras, generated approximately RMB 235 million by the end of May from more than 500 IMAX^® theatres in China, surpassing Fast and Furious 7 to become the top-grossing IMAX film of all time in China. The film will continue its successful run in IMAX theatres during the upcoming weeks.

Driven by the strong performance of Avengers: Infinity War, IMAX grossed RMB 264 million for the month of May, a new May record for IMAX and its second highest monthly box office of all time in China.

"We'd like to extend our sincere congratulations to our friends Joe and Anthony Russo, Kevin Feige, and the teams at Disney and Marvel and are so honored that by shooting the entire film with IMAX cameras we could play a meaningful role in their huge success," said Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp. "We look forward to the film's continued run over the coming weeks."

About IMAX China

IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, and is incorporated under the laws of Cayman Islands. IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China. IMAX China trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "HK.1970."

About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theaters to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.

IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2018, there were 1,382 IMAX theater systems (1,286 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 84 institutional) operating in 77 countries. On Oct. 8, 2015, shares of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corp., began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "HK.1970."

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This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.