IMAX Corporation announced that "Beowulf: An IMAX 3D Experience" contributed record-setting numbers in its opening weekend. Out of the overall $27.5 million domestic take, the film grossed $3.58 million from only 84 IMAX theaters. That equates to 13% of the overall box office, on less than 2% of the total screens.

This performance marks the highest percentage box office contribution to a Hollywood film's total opening weekend performance in IMAX's history. The IMAX per screen average through the three day weekend was $42,625.

Many IMAX theatres reported sold-out shows throughout the weekend, with several adding 2:00 a.m. screenings to meet audience demand. The film also performed well internationally, grossing an estimated $660,000 from 13 IMAX screens. Another 21 international IMAX engagements will open next week, followed by 7 more in the coming weeks.