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IMAX does not appear to use traditional surge pricing in the same way that AMC Theatres tested and ultimately abandoned it. Instead, IMAX employs a **premium pricing model** rather than demand-based surge pricing[3].
IMAX charges a consistent premium surcharge of 20-40 percent above standard ticket prices, which translates to roughly $3-$8 extra per ticket in 2024-25[3]. This premium is tied to the format itself—particularly IMAX Laser, which commands higher premiums than standard IMAX[3]. The pricing is structured as tiered pricing based on the format technology rather than fluctuating based on demand or time of purchase.
This differs from AMC’s dynamic pricing experiment. AMC tested a demand-based pricing model in February 2023 that adjusted prices based on seat location and showtime, but abandoned the strategy by July 2023 after finding customers were unwilling to pay more for less desirable seats[4]. AMC’s competitors did not adopt similar dynamic pricing, making AMC’s approach less competitive[4].
IMAX’s approach focuses on charging more for the premium experience itself—the superior technology and larger format—rather than charging more when demand is high. This is a more straightforward premium pricing strategy than the complex surge pricing models some theaters have experimented with.
