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The Odyssey IMAX 70mm screenings are being extended until the release of Resident Evil in September due to constant…
IMAX 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" have been extended until September 16 due to historic demand, with sell-outs occurring across all 25 supporting theaters in the United States. The extension will conclude before the September 18 release of "Resident Evil" in IMAX. The film, based on Homer's epic poem, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus.
It's very difficult to watch The Odyssey the way Christopher Nolan intended, and IMAX CEO explains why
Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' faces challenges in its intended IMAX 70mm presentation due to a limited number of theaters worldwide capable of projecting the format. IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond explained that the scarcity stems from the lack of new IMAX film projectors being manufactured, requiring retrofitting of existing ones. Technical limitations, such as platter size, also influenced the film's runtime, with Nolan agreeing to keep it under three hours.
The Odyssey fans crash multiple sites in the hunt for IMAX 70mm tickets, which are now being resold for up to $1000…
Demand for IMAX 70mm tickets for Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' has caused websites like Fandango and AMC to crash, with resales appearing on eBay for up to $1000. This follows a similar situation in July 2025 when initial tickets sold out rapidly. The film is notable for being shot exclusively on IMAX cameras, making the IMAX 70mm format highly sought after by fans.
