Imax and Toho Co., the Japanese film giant that also runs the nation's largest movie theater chain, have signed a five movie slate deal in an Asian market breaking box office records while the North American theatrical market struggles.
Financial terms of the film output deal with Toho to run through 2021 were not disclosed, but the local language slate deal for Japan marks the biggest yet for the giant screen exhibitor outside of Hollywood.
Imax screens in Japan have already been filled since last week with Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train, the anime adaptation from Toho that broke local box office records last weekend with a $44 million 3-day gross -- including $2.3 million from play on 38 Imax screens.
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