Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey extends its historic IMAX 70mm run through September 30 after breaking global box office records! Get full details here.
Visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer, Inception) has officially shattered theatrical history as The Odyssey extends its prized IMAX 70mm run through September 30, 2026. Released in theaters worldwide on July 17, 2026, by Universal Pictures and Syncopy, Nolan's mythic action epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Anne Hathaway as Penelope has generated an astonishing $1.55 billion globally, officially becoming Nolan's highest-grossing film to date.
How Much Money Has The Odyssey Made in IMAX?
Nolan's adaptation of the classic Homeric poem has completely rewritten the record books for large-format cinema:
- Dethroning Avatar: The Odyssey has generated a staggering $457 million globally from IMAX screenings alone, comfortably surpassing James Cameron's Avatar ($271 million) to become the highest-grossing IMAX release in cinema history.
- Astronomical 70mm Averages: The analog 70mm format accounted for approximately $66 million across just 41 specialized theaters worldwide, averaging an unprecedented $1.6 million per venue.
- Surpassing Dark Knight Rises: Across all theatrical screens, The Odyssey stands at $1.55 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of Nolan's career and the top-earning R-rated film of all time.
Why Is The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Run So Special?
The unprecedented demand for tickets comes down to Nolan's dedication to physical film stock and cutting-edge visual presentation:
- Shot Entirely on IMAX Cameras: The Odyssey is the first full-length narrative feature film in history to be shot 100% using native IMAX film cameras, using over 2.1 million feet of custom film stock.
- Eleven-Week Extended Window: The rare 70mm run will now stretch to an extraordinary 11 weeks, giving moviegoers across the globe additional opportunities to witness the large-scale spectacle on giant film projectors.
- Incredible Ensemble Performances: Alongside Damon, Holland, and Hathaway, the nearly three-hour epic features powerhouse turns from Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo.
Tickets for the extended IMAX 70mm showtimes through September 30 are available now via the official IMAX Platform and participating theater chains.