The Odyssey Tickets IMAX 70mm on sale: When will Christopher Nolan's movie premiere?
Christopher Nolan
and Universal Pictures have begun selling tickets for
The Odyssey
, a full year before the film's scheduled release. The advance booking, available exclusively for Imax 70MM screenings, marks a historic first in Hollywood, signaling the filmmaker's increasing sway over theatrical exhibition norms.
A Landmark Moment in Movie Ticketing
The official announcement regarding advance bookings was made shortly after midnight EDT on Thursday via Imax's social media channels. The offering applies only to a limited number of IMAX theatres in the United States currently outfitted to project 70MM film, Nolan's signature format, as mentioned in a report by The Hollywood Reporter.
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While early access to tickets has become more common in recent years for highly anticipated blockbusters, the year-long lead time for
The Odyssey
sets a new benchmark. Industry observers have termed this initiative a blend of strategic hype-building and confidence in Nolan's growing brand as an auteur with mass appeal.
Later revelations showed that some of the earliest buyers were quick to resell, with listings for
The Odyssey
tickets now appearing online for as much as $150 in cities like Los Angeles and New York. This was first noted by Twitter user The Cinegogue and reported by
GamesRadar
.
Nolan's Vision: A 70MM IMAX Epic
Speaking at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, Imax CEO Rich Gelfond revealed how Nolan's persistence prompted a rethink of Imax's film equipment. 'Chris called me up and said, 'If you can figure out how to solve the problems, I will make [
The Odyssey
] 100 percent in Imax,'' Gelfond recounted. 'He forced us to rethink that side of our business, our film recorders, our film cameras.'
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Budget, Star Power, and Scope
With a reported budget of $250 million,
The Odyssey
is set to become Nolan's most expensive film to date. The scale matches the ambition, as the adaptation ventures into a cinematic retelling of Odysseus' decade-long journey after the fall of Troy, encountering mythological beings like the Sirens, Cyclops, and Circe along the way.
The film stars Matt Damon in the titular role of Odysseus, alongside an ensemble cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, and Mia Goth. The combination of Nolan's directorial clout and this high-profile lineup is expected to fuel significant global box-office interest.
IMAX's Stake in the Nolan Ecosystem
Nolan's relationship with IMAX has long been symbiotic. From
The Dark Knight
to
Tenet
and
Dunkirk
, the filmmaker has consistently leaned into the immersive quality of the large-format film. The success of
Oppenheimer
, with IMAX screens contributing over $190 million of its $975.8 million global revenue, only solidified this bond.
The newly developed Imax film cameras, currently reserved for Nolan, are expected to become available to other filmmakers following the completion of
The Odyssey
. This strategic rollout could redefine high-end cinematic production for years to come.
A Teaser Before the Curtain Rises
The first teaser for
The Odyssey
debuted theatrically alongside Universal's
Jurassic World Rebirth
, which opened over the Fourth of July weekend to strong audience turnout. While some considered the teaser's release premature, given that filming is still ongoing, the team capitalized on
Rebirth
's wide appeal to generate early buzz.
Social media buzzed with reports of advance ticket listings appearing on select theater websites ahead of the official announcement, prompting Universal to confirm the move earlier than intended. The trailer and the ticketing initiative together underscore the studio's effort to position
The Odyssey
not merely as a film but as a cinematic event.
The Nolan Effect
Scheduled to hit cinemas in July 2026,
The Odyssey
represents not just a bold retelling of a timeless myth but also a reimagining of how modern blockbusters are marketed. With a technical foundation rooted in large-format film and a cast designed to appeal across generations, Nolan's latest outing is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the coming year.
FAQs
What is The Odyssey, and who is directing it?
The Odyssey
is an upcoming epic film directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Christopher Nolan. It is a cinematic adaptation of Homer's classic tale, chronicling Odysseus' long journey home after the fall of Troy.
When will The Odyssey be released?
The film is scheduled to hit theatres in July 2026.
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