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IMAX Extends Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Run Through Sept 16

8/5/2026

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Summary

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U.S. theaters extended the IMAX 70mm run of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” through September 16.
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond called demand a “frenzy” and named the IMAX 70mm titles “The End of Oak Street” (Aug 14) and “Dune: Part Three” (Dec 18).
Providence Place’s IMAX now offers four daily showtimes through September 16, while Milwaukee Film’s Oriental Theatre will present a 70mm series with five reels for “The Odyssey.”

History

Historical Context

In May 1971 the Cinesphere at Ontario Place opened the world’s first permanent IMAX theater, debuting “North of Superior” and drawing over 1.1 million visitors that season. The format, pioneered by co-founders Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, Robert Kerr and William Shaw, later powered Christopher Nolan’s 70 mm blockbusters, fueling today’s renewed premium-large-format runs at venues like Providence Place.

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Story summary

U.S. theaters extended the IMAX 70mm run of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” through September 16.
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond called demand a “frenzy” and named the IMAX 70mm titles “The End of Oak Street” (Aug 14) and “Dune: Part Three” (Dec 18).
Providence Place’s IMAX now offers four daily showtimes through September 16, while Milwaukee Film’s Oriental Theatre will present a 70mm series with five reels for “The Odyssey.”

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