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IMAX expands Vietnam footprint with Laser upgrades, signaling multi-year growth

Jul 20, 2026, 9:33 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The announcement signals a tangible expansion of IMAX’s installed base in a high-growth market, which could support longer-term revenue and premium pricing despite a 2027 start. Historically, regional expansions with premium formats tend to uplift valuation as backlog opportunities prove executable.

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IMAX and CGV will upgrade three Vietnam venues to IMAX with Laser starting in 2027, expanding Vietnam's IMAX network. The market posted nearly $6 million in box office in 2025 and now has eight locations, with a backlog of at least three more. The expansion reinforces Vietnam as a growth market with a durable upside across multiple years.

  • IMAX and CGV will upgrade three Vietnam locations to IMAX with Laser starting 2027.
  • Vietnam growth: 2025 box office near $6 million and eight locations now.
  • Backlog: at least three more Vietnamese sites in backlog; expansion momentum with CGV partner.
  • IMAX Vietnam growth driven by local-language films and strong audience demand.

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