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3 hours ago
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Christopher Nolan's ‘The Odyssey' Sells Out in Imax 70MM a Year Ahead of Film's Release
Well, that didn't take long. A full year before the release of Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey, tickets went on sale to see the Universal event pic film in Imax 70mm film — the filmmaker's preferred format — at 25 or 26 locations over the July 17-19 weekend, in addition to Thursday afternoon screenings on July 16. Nolan's take on the classic Greek myth — starring Matt Damon as the eternal hero Odysseus — is being shot entirely on Imax film cameras, a first for a commercial feature. More from The Hollywood Reporter Box Office Milestone: 'Lilo & Stitch' Becomes First Title of 2025 to Cross $1 Billion Globally Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey': Tickets for Imax 70MM Screenings Now Officially on Sale a Year Out AMC's Lincoln Square Theatre in NY Reopens After Flooding Monday Night During Torrential Downfall Imax officially announced the special offer on its social feed at midnight Thursday ET. Within an hour, 95 percent of seats were snapped up, according to exhibition sources, repping about a total of $1.5 million in sales, despite a relatively small pool of seats. As the night and day unfolded, there were reports of tickets being resold on eBay and other sites for anywhere between $300 and $400, compared to an average retail price of $25-$28, said one source. Get tickets now to experience the first IMAX 70mm screenings of The Odyssey Movie – A film by Christopher Nolan. In theaters 7 17 26. — IMAX (@IMAX) July 17, 2025 By all accounts, it's the first time in history that tickets have gone on sale a year before a film's opening. The title is a follow up to Nolan's Oscar-winning Oppenheimer, which did huge business in Imax theaters. There are roughly 16 Imax sites in the U.S. that are part of the offering as of now. The July 17-19 weekend and preview showings are already entirely sold out at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City, the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood and the Regal Irvine Spectrum in Orange County. Elsewhere in California, 77mm seats are almost gone at Imax locations in San Francisco, Dublin and Ontario. Elsewhere across the country, other sell-out Imax cinemas are in Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Buford, Georgia; Indianapolis, Indiana; Grand Rapids, Michigan; King of Prussia, Pennsylvania; and Dallas, Texas. High-profile locations in Canada, where Imax is headquartered, quickly sold out, including the Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga Square and the Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan, both in Toronto. Across the Atlantic, London's famous BFI Imax is sold out, as is London's Science Museum Imax auditorium. Seats are also almost gone in Imax's theater in Melbourne, Australia, as well as a location in the Czech Republic. Imax screens ponied up more than $190 million of Oppenheimer's total global gross of $975.8 million, or 20 percent. The Odyssey has a net budget of $250 million, which will make it the most expensive film of Nolan's career. The improbable blockbuster success of the atomic energy biopic Oppenheimer proved yet again why Nolan is one of the few directors who can reliably deliver an all-audience event film, and The Odyssey's epic scope and A-list cast should prove a major draw. In addition to Damon, the film stars Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Mia Goth. The classic story follows the king of Ithaca as he undertakes a long and perilous journey home to his wife Penelope following the Trojan War. His challenges are many as he spends years encountering a succession of mythical beings including the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, the enchantress Circe, and travels to the Underworld. The first teaser trailer for Nolan's event pic debuted exclusively in theaters in front of Universal's Jurassic World Rebirth, which opened over the Fourth of July corridor to huge numbers and continues to be a major draw. Releasing the trailer so early is a bit unusual, considering that The Odyssey is still filming, but an all-audience tentpole such as Rebirth provided an opportunity Universal and Nolan's team couldn't pass up, even if the teaser was leaked online. Word of the advance ticket sales were also leaked when certain theater chains jumped the gun and posted notices that tickets would go on sale for the select 70mm screenings July 17. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Greatest Needle Drops in Film History The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best
The Independent
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Why are tickets for film coming out in 2026 selling for 100x the price
IMAX tickets for Christopher Nolan 's forthcoming film, The Odyssey, have sold out a year ahead of its July 2026 release. Advanced tickets, featuring stars like Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Tom Holland, were quickly resold for hundreds of pounds on platforms such as eBay after going on sale. Premiere screenings are planned globally in select cities, including London, Melbourne, and Prague, at theatres equipped with IMAX 70mm screens. The early ticket release is a strategic move, following the substantial IMAX box office success of Nolan's previous Oscar-winning feature, Oppenheimer. The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem, is currently filming and is notable for being shot entirely with new IMAX cameras.
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10 hours ago
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Odyssey fans baffled by resale movie tickets going for $400 a year before film's highly anticipated release
IMAX tickets for Christopher Nolan's next epic, The Odyssey, are already being resold for upwards of $500, after selling out within hours of their release. Advanced tickets for the Oscar-winning director's forthcoming movie, starring Matt Damon, Zendaya, and Tom Holland, went on sale at midnight Thursday — an entire year before its July 17, 2026, debut. Premiere screenings are taking place across the globe next year — in select U.S. and Canadian cities, as well as London, Melbourne, and Prague — at theaters equipped with IMAX 70mm screens. Some lucky fans on Reddit managed to snag single tickets for around $32, plus fees. However, by Thursday afternoon, scalpers were already listing them on sites like eBay for much more. 'The Odyssey 70mm IMAX tickers are already going for $500 buy now on eBay I hope you're proud of yourselves IMAX rollout team,' one irritated fan wrote on X. Matt Damon leads 'The Odyssey' as the Greek hero Odysseus (Universal) A quick search of eBay did, in fact, reveal a listing for two reserved seats to a July 19, 2026 showing. The seller has the two tickets listed for $399. 'The Odyssey tickets have already hit eBay. Good grief!' a second noted, while a third found it 'insane that [tickets] are already being sold for double what it is retail price.' A fan has already posted two tickets to a July 2026 viewing of 'The Odyssey' on eBay for $399 (eBay) 'Someone is trying to resell 2x BFI IMAX 70mm tickets for The Odyssey for £94 Great British Pounds! These tickets are for second row seats right against the wall… THE AUDACITY,' a fourth added. 'That resale pic of Odyssey tickets can't be real. Who the hell is reselling movie tickets lmfaoooo,' another laughed. The Independent has contacted IMAX for comment. The decision to sell tickets this early seems to be strategic, despite being unprecedented. After the success of Nolan's previous Oscar-winning feature Oppenheimer, which grossed $975.8 million globally and made over $190 million of its revenue from IMAX screenings alone, it can be assumed that studios and theaters would prefer to lean further into that demand. Earlier this year, it was reported that The Odyssey is being shot entirely on IMAX cameras, the first commercial feature film to do so. The new IMAX cameras, which are reportedly lighter and 30 percent quieter, eliminate the usual problems that come with traditional film and digital cameras, like scanning and processing of the film stock. They also allow the director to easily watch dailies while filming. The Odyssey, which is still filming, is an adaptation of Homer's epic Greek poem. The story follows Odysseus (Matt Damon), king of Ithaca, as he journeys home after the Trojan War. However, his expedition proves perilous as he has to battle numerous threats and mythological creatures. Holland has been cast as Odysseus's son Telemachus, while Charlize Theron has been cast as the goddess Circe. Zendaya's role has yet to be announced, and the characters played by Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, and Anne Hathaway also remain unknown. Other recent casting announcements include Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, John Leguizamo, Benny Safdie, and Elliot Page. The Odyssey will be released in theaters on July 17, 2026. Solve the daily Crossword
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Scotsman
13 hours ago
- Scotsman
Hanging out with an ex-prisoner, stung by wasps and Matt Damon
'Matt Damon is in Buckie. There's more to it, but I just like that sentence on its own. ' Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Scotsman's Rural Affairs correspondent, Katharine Hay, has undertaken an epic walk around Scotland, meeting people, and listening to what really matters in rural communities. You can follow along with her incredible journey 'Hay's Way' by signing up to her free newsletter right here. Here's a taster of what you can expect. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Just before setting off on this walk, I remember sitting in my local pub in Edinburgh, which has since closed, chatting to a civil servant who works for the Scottish Government. I was telling him about what I was about to embark on and he was worried I'd get bored. 'You're going to arrive in these rural villages and there will be tumbleweed blowing across the road', he said to me. The last couple of weeks have, like most weeks on this walk, highlighted how that simply hasn't been the case. NW A conversation over a pint with a former inmate who had stabbed people After leaving Aberlour, where I had arrived on Hay's Way before being interrupted by various events and talks in the Central Belt last month, I popped into the Highlander Inn in Craigellachie for a drink. It's a great pub with plenty of whiskies and lovely staff. It's probably my favourite pub on the Speyside scene. Not long after I sat down, two men walked in talking loudly among themselves. The bar space is narrow, so I moved my rucksack out the way to give them a bit more room to walk in. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Don't worry, we won't steal it', the shorter, more stocky of the pair said. They both had strong Glaswegian accents and the other man was sunburnt on his face. I assumed they were likely contractors up here on a job. The small number of hotels I've stayed in Scotland in rural areas seem to mostly have contractors in. After they settled at the bar with their drinks, they asked me what I was doing with such a big bag. So, I told them. The shorter of the pair, Daryl, then told me about how he marched across 13 mountains in Scotland in one day. Reacting to the bewildered look on my face, he stressed: 'Aye, seriously, them big hills, what do you call them?' To which I replied: 'Munros?' 'Aye, munros', he said. I've only really heard of someone walking maybe up to ten in one day. But 13? Daryl then told me the day trip was made when he was allowed out for a bit while he was an inmate at a prison in Angus. He said when he was let out for the day, he 'just kept walking.' I told him I was a bit naïve when it came to prison life and didn't realise prisoners could go out for long walks in the countryside when doing their time. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Daryl explained he was in an 'open prison', designed to help prisoners reintegrate into society by allowing them to take part in activities or have a few days out when they had completed a large chunk of their sentence. Naturally, I asked what he had done time for. 'Multiple stabbings,' he said. 'In Glasgow.' Daryl said he also did time in Barlinnie in Glasgow, Scotland's largest prison. 'I've spent about a decade of my life in prison, on and off,' he said. After he'd had a few pints, he got pretty close and started showing me pictures of his two daughters, aged 2 and 5 and whom he clearly adored. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad I asked him if he'd ever tell them what he did. He said yes, but not now while they're still young. 'I don't want to scare them,' he said. I finished my half pint that I'd been nursing through this entire encounter, picked up my bag and waved goodbye to the bar staff and my new acquaintances before heading on my way towards Fochabers, which would be the next obvious town for me to stop off at on the Speyside Way heading north east. I didn't make it very far that day. By the time late afternoon set in, the air around me felt like a pressure cooker and I knew the heavens were going to open. Wide. Reaching Boat o' Brigg, where a railway bridge crosses the Spey, I saw a caravan of tents over a nearby wall. Having not seen any campers in a while, I headed over to say hello. A man was speaking on the phone in a language I couldn't quite make out. It turned out he couldn't speak very good English. A very smiley man in the tent next to him popped his head out shouting 'join us!' He said the landowner had asked if they were going to camp in the area then to stick to this spot. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Not allowed to camp elsewhere on estate', the man said, mimicking the landowner, but still maintaining a huge smile on his face. I finally found out the group of four friends were from the Czech Republic and walking some of the Speyside Way together, but in the opposite direction to me. We chatted a bit before the rain finally came down after a muggy few days, so it was an early night in the tent. NW Wasps out to get me The next day, the group packed up and set off as I was still making my early morning coffee. Weirdly, within about 20 minutes of the group leaving, another four Czech men turned up, set up their camping chairs and started smoking and making coffee. It must have been their morning break. Just before leaving the camping spot, I went to put my rubbish in a nearby wheelie bin. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad As I lifted the lid, I saw a wasp nest attached to it on the inside. Before I could shut it again a swarm targeted me and I was stung in three places. Limping back to pick up my bag, I warned the four burly men dressed in what looked like some sort of army gear about the wasps and they just returned blank looks. As I walked away, I did wonder if the landlord deliberately left the wasp nest there to scare away dirty campers. Fochabers Fochabers had a nice feel to it. I know it's likely something you would find in most villages or towns, but it was particularly noticeable the number of friendly elderly women out with their friendly dogs. The café where I sat to do some writing for most of the day - Greenacres Coffee Shop - also had a shrine of photos of dogs dedicated to a much-loved pooch. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The local museum is impressive and it's where I learnt about the Women's Land Army Memorial at Clochan, just outside the town. The sculpture pays tribute to all those who served in the Land Army during the world wars. Women as young as 17 signed up for the duration of the wars and took on all forms of farming and food production. As usual, I feel like I am rambling on a bit so I will stop there. I just wanted to make up for not sending a newsletter last week. I paused my route last Friday to travel down to Perth for the annual Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace. I was asked to give a talk what I've picked up on Hay's Way when it comes to conflict between communities and certain tree planting initiatives going on in rural parts of Scotland. The talk will be available on a podcast I believe. I can follow up with a link when that's ready in my next newsletter in case you wish to listen. Matt Damon If me potentially being on a podcast wasn't enough celebrity news for you then you're in luck. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Matt Damon is in Buckie. There's more to it, but I just like that sentence on its own. The Hollywood star of Good Will Hunting and The Martian is being filmed for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of ancient Greek epic The Odyssey. And they are filming off the coast of Moray. The new film has a serious line up of A-listers, including Anne Hathaway, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The historical epic is Nolan's first film since Oppenheimer. Mr Damon has been staying at the Seafield Arms in Cullen where he apparently complimented the cuisine, calling it 'the best in the world.' The best in the world! Go Cullen. And just last week, director Christopher Nolan was spotted watching F1: The Movie at Moray Playhouse in Elgin. I haven't reached Cullen yet but, after speaking to some residents in Buckie, I gather the grand ship being used for the film is sometimes berthed in Buckie harbour. I'll be hanging around this area for a bit so I will be sure to report if I get a glimpse of the star-studded cast in what should now be called 'Moraywood.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Rural affairs news this week In terms of rural affairs news, there's little to share this week due to taking some annual leave but also, not long after the game fair, I had to have some dental surgery, so I have been a bit stationary while healing from that. I am taking the rest of the weekend to fully heal before carrying on the walk from the Buckie area. I bet this glorious sunshine we're experiencing at the moment will turn into heavy rainfall by then. Here are some stories I wrote over the last week: Life on the Spey I wrote a piece about award-winning photographer Ed Smith setting off on a year-long project documenting life on the River Spey. His adventure starts with a 10-day canoe trip down the river that runs through Moray. You can read about the story here. Gaelic Work is to start on a new Gaelic centre on Skye. It is hoped the development will not only help preserve the language but also encourage young people to stay on the island. You can read more about that here. Island for sale One of Scotland's last 'untouched' private islands has gone up for sale. A previous owner of the island reportedly lived in a cave on the islet. You can read more about that here. Ticks
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19 hours ago
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‘The Odyssey' Imax Tickets Will Go on Sale a Year Before Christopher Nolan's Epic Opens in Theaters
'A Journey Begins' is the tagline for Christopher Nolan's next film 'The Odyssey.' Few movie lovers expected the quest to start so early. Imax tickets for 'The Odyssey' will go on sale on July 17, 2025 — an entire year before the Universal Pictures action epic is slated to hit the big screen. But there's a caveat: Tickets will only be available at movie theaters with Imax 70mm screens (the director's preferred format) — and just for select showtimes. Tickets for other formats and screenings are likely to go on sale much, much closer to the film's release date. More from Variety Tom Holland Says Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Is 'Unlike Anything We've Ever Seen,' Raves About Sharing Scenes With Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway: 'The Job of a Lifetime' European Cinema Giant Vue Launches Epic, a New Premium Large Format Experience Going Up Against Imax Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune 3' Gets Official Title, Will Be Shot With Imax Cameras Universal and Imax declined to comment. It's rare that a studio would put tickets on sale so far in advance, but anticipation is high for Nolan's cinematic follow-up to 2023's 'Oppenheimer,' which further confirmed the director as a box office draw after generating a staggering $975 million globally and winning the Oscar for best picture. Universal's marketing department is already getting to work before 'The Odyssey' has even completed production. A roughly minute-long teaser trailer for 'The Odyssey' was recently unveiled exclusively in cinemas ahead of screenings for 'Jurassic World Rebirth' and 'Superman,' stoking excitement over a year before the film's release date. The teaser has yet to officially debut online, keeping with Nolan's longstanding prioritization of the big screen experience. An adaptation of the Homer's Greek epic, 'The Odyssey' stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, and chronicles his long and perilous return home after the Trojan War. The starry ensemble includes Tom Holland as Odysseus' son Telemachus, as well as Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal. Nolan is re-teaming with Universal, the studio that backed 'Oppenheimer.' The film will be released on July 17, 2026. 'The Odyssey' will be the first movie shot entirely with Imax cameras. Nolan has been a loyalist to the high-tech format ever since his 2008 superhero epic 'The Dark Knight' became the first Hollywood release to utilize Imax cameras for select action sequences. Since then, Nolan has used Imax cameras on films such as 2010's 'Inception,' 2014's 'Interstellar' and 2020's 'Tenet' to give them a certain scope and scale. 'Oppenheimer' in particular became a force in Imax, with the premium format contributing a massive 20% of overall box office grosses. Some cinephiles crossed state lines to see the film in 70mm Imax, selling out auditoriums for weeks. By putting tickets for 'The Odyssey' on sale this far in advance, it's clear that Universal and Imax expect Nolan's latest to drive a similar demand on the world's biggest and brightest screens. Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch
