• IMAX (NYSE:IMAX) and GKIDS are expanding their partnership to bring newly remastered Studio Ghibli titles Whisper of the Heart and The Secret World of Arrietty to IMAX theatres across North America this spring.
• The releases continue IMAX’s work with GKIDS and Studio Ghibli following prior remastered Ghibli runs in the IMAX format.

For investors tracking IMAX at a share price of $38.1, this move fits into a broader push to lean on distinctive content that sets the format apart from standard screens. The stock has returned 5.8% year to date and 58.1% over the past year, with a gain of 130.5% over three years and 78.6% over five years.

Bringing beloved animation back to cinemas in a premium format could help IMAX deepen its appeal with dedicated fan bases and exhibitors that want event style programming outside traditional tentpole releases. As IMAX continues to partner with content owners such as GKIDS and Studio Ghibli, investors may watch how recurring event style programming contributes to audience engagement and screen utilization.

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Quick Assessment

• ✅ Price vs Analyst Target: At US$38.10, IMAX trades about 15% below the US$45.00 analyst target range midpoint.
• ✅ Simply Wall St Valuation: Our model indicates IMAX is trading about 39.5% below estimated fair value.
• ✅ Recent Momentum: The share price is up about 4.4% over the last 30 days.

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Key Considerations

• 📊 The Studio Ghibli releases add event-style content that can support IMAX's premium positioning and ticket mix if fan turnout is solid.
• 📊 Watch how attendance, screen utilization and any commentary on recurring content partnerships flow through future revenue and earnings per share.
• ⚠️ Earnings quality has a flagged one-off impact, so you may want to separate any temporary items from the ongoing benefit of content deals like this.

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