# Captivating Colossal Cinemas IMAX Theatres From Around the World Dazzle Movie-Goers By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imax-theatres-world References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5273201/the-seven-imax-wonders-of-the-world#c) & [imax](http://www.imax.com/) [IMAX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envy-x360) built its first cinema in Toronto, Canada in 1971 and since then it hasn’t stopped growing. Now IMAX has theatres in five continents that will have your jaw dropping in amazement. These astounding structures exemplify the beauty that takes place within the walls of the building. The second-to-none [movie experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens) is a larger-than-life story teller in the finest way. With [big screens, big sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largeformat-experience), big memories, and in beautiful parts of the world, I don’t see how IMAX could get any worse. If you haven’t had the chance to feel it, I suggest you do (walking up to the building itself is worth it…check the gallery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **IMAX Theatres:** Opportunity to enhance the cinematic experience with larger-than-life screens and immersive sound systems. - **Global Expansion:** Opportunity to expand IMAX theatres to new locations and continents, providing awe-inspiring movie experiences worldwide. - **Architectural Marvels:** Opportunity to design and construct visually stunning IMAX theatres that captivate movie-goers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Exhibition:** Opportunity for film exhibition companies to partner with IMAX and offer enhanced cinematic experiences to their customers. - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architects and construction companies to collaborate with IMAX in designing and building innovative and visually impressive cinema structures. - **Entertainment Technology:** Opportunity for technology companies to develop and provide cutting-edge audiovisual technology for IMAX theatres, delivering an unparalleled movie-watching experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md) - [Experimental Immersive Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis-immersion.md) - [Immersive Light Show Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/llumi.md) - [Movie Experience Digital Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envy-x360.md) - [Projector-Replacing Cinema Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-led-screens.md) - [Large-Format Cinematic Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/largeformat-experience.md) - [Landscape Seating Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-visiona.md) - [Cinema-Grade Projector Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visionmaser-max.md) - [Sensory Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum.md)