Imax Hails ‘Project Hail Mary' For Q1 Boost Amid Tough Comparisons With Last Year's ‘Ne Zha 2' Bounty

Imax edged Wall Street estimates in the first quarter despite a 6% year-over-year revenue decline to $81.4 million. Management said Project Hail Mary helped offset difficult comparisons against last year’s Ne Zha 2-driven period. The update is modestly positive given the beat, but the revenue decline and tough comps keep the overall tone restrained.

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Imax edged Wall Street estimates in the first quarter despite a 6% year-over-year revenue decline to $81.4 million. Management said Project Hail Mary helped offset difficult comparisons against last year’s Ne Zha 2-driven period. The update is modestly positive given the beat, but the revenue decline and tough comps keep the overall tone restrained.