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Odyssey trailer gets record dislikes, yet Nolan’s IMAX epic praised

7/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Odyssey trailer received over 338,000 dislikes, making it the most negatively received major Hollywood trailer by unofficial counts.
The film premiered in London on July 6, 2026 and will open worldwide on July 17, 2026.
Critics at the premiere praised Christopher Nolan’s direction, IMAX design, and highlighted Robert Pattinson’s performance as Antinous.
The movie was shot entirely with IMAX cameras over three months in six countries and released without influencer preview screenings.

History

Historical Context

After Disney announced the December 18 2015 release of *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*—the first sequel film in a franchise revived following Disney’s 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm—the trailer provoked a wave of online criticism that echoed earlier fan pushback against major sci-fi releases. The sequel trilogy ultimately earned more than $4.4 billion worldwide, prompting studios to experiment with controlled debut strategies.

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Story summary

The Odyssey trailer received over 338,000 dislikes, making it the most negatively received major Hollywood trailer by unofficial counts.
The film premiered in London on July 6, 2026 and will open worldwide on July 17, 2026.
Critics at the premiere praised Christopher Nolan’s direction, IMAX design, and highlighted Robert Pattinson’s performance as Antinous.
The movie was shot entirely with IMAX cameras over three months in six countries and released without influencer preview screenings.

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