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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Becomes First Film Shot Entirely on IMAX Cameras

IMAX unveils quieter, lighter 70mm film cameras exclusively for Nolan's adaptation, with plans to make them available to other filmmakers after production wraps.

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Overview

  • Christopher Nolan's upcoming adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' is the first feature-length movie filmed entirely with IMAX 70mm cameras.
  • IMAX developed new cameras, 30% quieter and significantly lighter, in response to Nolan's challenge to make full-length IMAX filming feasible.
  • The $250M production, Nolan's most expensive to date, is currently filming on location in Greece, Morocco, Italy, and the UK for a July 17, 2026 release.
  • The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside an ensemble cast including Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson.
  • Once filming concludes, IMAX plans to rent the new cameras to other filmmakers, potentially reshaping the future of large-format filmmaking.