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“The Odyssey” Debuts July 17, First Full-IMAX 70mm Feature

7/4/2026

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Summary

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"The Odyssey" opens on July 17, 2026, after being filmed entirely with IMAX 70 mm cameras, the first feature to do so.
IMAX engineers built a blimp housing that muffles shutters and added a mirror system, allowing dialogue and eye lines.
Ruth De Jong repurposed Tenet technology into a “time-machine” kit for the set.
Hoyte van Hoytema and Christopher Nolan used 50-mm and 80-mm lenses with Kodak film stock for the IMAX shoot.

History

Historical Context

IMAX’s 1995 documentary “The Dream Is Alive” arrived as the early-1990s saw several popular songs emphasizing aspiration, such as Wilson Phillips’ 1991 single “The Dream Is Still Alive” and 2 Brothers on the Floor’s 1994 hit “Dreams (Will Come Alive)”, which topped the Dutch chart for three weeks. The forthcoming 2026 film “The Odyssey” shows studios still pursuing large-format, immersive cinema.

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Story summary

"The Odyssey" opens on July 17, 2026, after being filmed entirely with IMAX 70 mm cameras, the first feature to do so.
IMAX engineers built a blimp housing that muffles shutters and added a mirror system, allowing dialogue and eye lines.
Ruth De Jong repurposed Tenet technology into a “time-machine” kit for the set.
Hoyte van Hoytema and Christopher Nolan used 50-mm and 80-mm lenses with Kodak film stock for the IMAX shoot.

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