Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Tickets Sell Out in Minutes a Year Before Release

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Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film, “The Odyssey,” unexpectedly became available for purchase a whole year before its premiere, only to sell out instantly. This renowned director has proven himself to be a box office goldmine due to blockbusters like “The Dark Knight” trilogy and innovative films such as “Inception” and “Interstellar.” His popularity allows him to sell his movies solely on his reputation, and he also has a unique vision that enables him to secure most of his desired demands while still generating profits for the studio.

Nolan’s latest production, “Oppenheimer,” was an R-rated, 3-hour film primarily consisting of characters talking in rooms with some black-and-white sequences. Despite these unconventional elements, it received a full IMAX screening and went on to earn nearly a billion dollars worldwide. The movie also won multiple Oscars.

Christopher Nolan’s significant level of achievement has given him the freedom to secure a generous budget for the adaptation of The Odyssey, one of literature’s most renowned works. Although it remains unclear whether the movie will be aimed at a PG-13 or R audience, there’s no doubt that it will attract a large number of viewers. The star-studded cast for The Odyssey includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Zendaya, and many more. The production team is focused on executing as much of the epic on-set as feasible.

Tickets for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Sold Out Immediately

Earlier this month, the initial trailer for “The Odyssey” was screened in cinemas, but it hasn’t been officially posted online yet. This short sneak peek generated plenty of excitement among fans, and Universal Pictures has seized this momentum to pull off a daring move that few others have attempted. On July 17th, 2025, at midnight eastern time, tickets for IMAX screenings of “The Odyssey” in 70MM format were made available – an entire year before the film’s planned 2026 release. These tickets sold out lightning-fast, with key theaters like New York’s Lincoln Square AMC selling out within minutes of the announcement. Some theaters still have a few seats left, but they likely won’t last long given the high demand.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I can’t wait to secure my tickets for the pioneering IMAX 70mm showings of #TheOdysseyMovie, the latest masterpiece from Christopher Nolan. Mark your calendars for July 17th, because that’s when this epic saga unfolds on the big screen!

— IMAX (@IMAX) July 17, 2025

In North America, fewer than 30 theaters plan to screen “The Odyssey” in the 70MM IMAX format that Christopher Nolan intended. Notably, “The Odyssey” will be the first movie ever shot entirely using IMAX cameras. Consequently, seeing this film in this format is likely the optimal way to experience it, if you can attend a screening in this specific format.

* You should keep in mind that each theater will only screen The Odyssey four times during its opening weekend.
* As we get closer to the release, it’s likely that additional IMAX showtimes for The Odyssey will be added as theaters learn the film’s runtime.
* At this point, the movie hasn’t been completed yet, so the exact running time isn’t known. AMC has listed a placeholder of 2 hours and 40 minutes, but it might just be precautionary.
* It wouldn’t be surprising if The Odyssey turns out to be another long film from Nolan, possibly lasting for three hours. However, don’t assume it will run any longer because IMAX film reels can only hold up to 3 hours of film.

The Odyssey will open in theaters on July 17th, 2026.

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2025-07-17 07:39