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Alex Theatre Extends Nolan’s “Odyssey” 70mm Run Through 2026

8/5/2026

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The Alex Theatre in Glendale will continue showing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in 70 mm through August 20, 2026.
After its July 17 premiere, the Alex became the highest-grossing U.S. venue for the film’s 70 mm format, with the film earning $395.5 million domestically and $911 million worldwide after three weekends, nearing $1 billion.
The theater invested $500,000 in new 70 mm projectors and a ground-floor booth, a system designed and built under Imax consultant Taylor Umphenour.

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The Alex Theatre in Glendale will continue showing Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey in 70 mm through August 20, 2026.
After its July 17 premiere, the Alex became the highest-grossing U.S. venue for the film’s 70 mm format, with the film earning $395.5 million domestically and $911 million worldwide after three weekends, nearing $1 billion.
The theater invested $500,000 in new 70 mm projectors and a ground-floor booth, a system designed and built under Imax consultant Taylor Umphenour.