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Document and Entity Information
Dec. 17, 2019
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Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000921582
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Dec. 17, 2019
Entity Registrant Name IMAX Corporation
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Z4
Entity File Number 001-35066
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-0140269
Entity Address, Address Line One 2525 Speakman Drive
Entity Address, City or Town Mississauga
Entity Address, State or Province ON
Entity Address, Country CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code L5K 1B1
City Area Code 905
Local Phone Number 403-6500
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, no par value
Trading Symbol IMAX
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
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Entity Address, Address Line One 902 Broadway, Floor 20
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Country US
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10010
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 821-0100