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IMAX

British

/ ˈaɪmæks /

noun

a process of film projection using a giant screen on which an image approximately ten times larger than standard is projected

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Etymology

Origin of IMAX

C20: from _image + _maximum

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IMAX

In other words, it’s cinéma d’auteur vs. a blockbuster disaster movie in dazzling, deafening IMAX.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

IMAX, he said, has gone out of its way to work with the streamer.

From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025

“Now when people talk to me about ‘F1,’ they always mention IMAX.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025

A third iteration, in partnership with IMAX, is also in the works.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2024

“Chestnut Street? Is that where they put that new IMAX? I thought that was farther downtown. Huh.”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

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