Record IMAX 70mm Extension
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Extends Historic IMAX 70mm Run Through September
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The Odyssey has become the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time, with $457 million global IMAX box office and $66 million earned on IMAX 70mm screens across 41 locations.
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The IMAX 70mm engagement has been extended through September 30, marking an 11-week run, with 25 U.S. venues offering the format (including two Bay Area theaters: AMC Metreon 16 in San Francisco and Regal Hacienda Crossings in Dublin; tickets for Sept. 18 showings are on sale).
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The Odyssey was filmed entirely with IMAX cameras using the Keighley 15/65 system, and is presented in a 1.90:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio across the entire film (with some IMAX with Laser/70mm screenings offering a 1.43:1 AR).
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Nolan and Universal frame The Odyssey as a deliberately theatrical experience, with Nolan stating, 'We made this film for a theatrical audience' and describing his dream to shoot an entire feature on IMAX.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is extending its IMAX 70mm run through September 30, keeping the sci-fi epic on premium large-format screens for an 11-week engagement AV Club. The film has become the highest-grossing IMAX release ever, with $457 million earned globally on IMAX screens and $66 million specifically from 70mm presentations across 41 locations MovieWeb.
Shot entirely with IMAX cameras, The Odyssey dominates the format as studios and directors embrace theatrical-scale storytelling. Nolan stated, 'We made this film for a theatrical audience,' underscoring his vision for immersive cinema during an era when streaming competition intensifies Deadline.
Record-Breaking IMAX Performance Extends Release
The Odyssey has shattered IMAX box office records, earning $457 million globally on IMAX screens. The 70mm format alone generated $66 million across 41 locations MovieWeb. This unprecedented demand prompted studios to extend the engagement to maximize ticket sales through late September AV Club.
25 U.S. Theaters Continue Offering Premium 70mm Format
About 25 venues across the United States remain equipped to show The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm through September SF Chronicle. Bay Area audiences have two options: AMC Metreon 16 in San Francisco and Regal Hacienda Crossings in Dublin. Tickets for September 18 showtimes are now available SF Chronicle.
Nolan's Vision for Filmmaking on IMAX Cameras
The Odyssey was filmed entirely using IMAX cameras with the Keighley 15/65 system, fulfilling Nolan's longtime dream to shoot a complete feature in the format MovieWeb. The film displays in a 1.90:1 Expanded Aspect Ratio, filling IMAX screens top-to-bottom for maximum immersion. Some laser locations present it in a taller 1.43:1 format for enhanced vertical composition MovieWeb.
Theatrical Storytelling Pushes Back Against Streaming
The Odyssey's extended run signals Hollywood's commitment to theatrical releases despite streaming competition. Nolan framed the film as deliberately built for cinema, stating that he made it 'for a theatrical audience' Deadline. Studios are banking on premium formats and immersive visuals to draw crowds willing to pay extra for the big-screen experience AV Club.
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