Trending Now - IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond on Medical Leave for Pneumonia

WHO:

Deadline - Imax CEO Richard Gelfond is currently on medical leave.

Variety - Imax CEO Richard Gelfond is undergoing treatment for pneumonia.

WHAT:

Deadline - Gelfond is taking a temporary medical leave of absence.

Variety - Gelfond will not participate in any public or private events for Imax, including CinemaCon.

WHERE:

Variety - Gelfond will not attend CinemaCon, which is held in Las Vegas.

WHEN:

Deadline - Gelfond's medical leave is ongoing as of March 30th, 2026.

Variety - Gelfond will miss the upcoming CinemaCon in April 2026.

WHY:

Deadline - Gelfond is on leave to receive medical care for pneumonia.

HOW:

Deadline - Imax stated that Gelfond is progressing in his recovery.

(UPDATED March 30, 2026 23:12 UTC)

Imax CEO Richard Gelfond is currently on medical leave as he undergoes treatment for pneumonia and will not participate in any public or private events, including the upcoming CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His medical leave is ongoing as of on Monday, and he is expected to miss the event scheduled for April. Imax has stated that Gelfond is making progress in his recovery.