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Nolan’s “Odyssey” Opens July 17, IMAX Tickets Sell Out.

7/7/2026

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Summary

Nolan Shoots IMAX

The Odyssey opened in the United States on July 17, 2026 through Universal Pictures.
Christopher Nolan filmed over 2 million feet of 70 mm film in 91 days, making it the first narrative feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
The cast includes Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o.
IMAX preview tickets sold out within minutes after a year-early release, reflecting strong demand.

Summary

Tom Holland panics

Tom Holland panicked on his first day of filming The Odyssey because he thought director Christopher Nolan disliked his acting.
He later learned that the frequent “cut” calls stemmed from IMAX cameras’ three-minute reel limit, a fact stunt coordinator George Cottle explained to him and co-star Jon Bernthal.
He postponed Spider-Man 4 to join The Odyssey, a move he says ultimately helped Sony’s franchise.

History

Historical Context

In 1967 three Canadian filmmakers founded IMAX, and engineer William Shaw’s 70 mm projector enabled the first IMAX film, *Tiger Child*, at Expo ’70 in Osaka. After IMAX went public in 1994, Hollywood embraced the format, and by 2026 director Christopher Nolan filmed *The Odyssey* using IMAX cameras, demonstrating the technology’s enduring market impact.

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Nolan Shoots IMAX

The Odyssey opened in the United States on July 17, 2026 through Universal Pictures.
Christopher Nolan filmed over 2 million feet of 70 mm film in 91 days, making it the first narrative feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
The cast includes Matt Damon as Odysseus alongside Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya and Lupita Nyong’o.
IMAX preview tickets sold out within minutes after a year-early release, reflecting strong demand.

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