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

Production is underway on Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, using newly engineered IMAX cameras that will later be available to other filmmakers.

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Overview

  • The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX 70mm film cameras, a groundbreaking achievement in cinematic technology.
  • IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond confirmed that Nolan challenged the company to redesign its cameras, resulting in quieter, lighter models with improved film processing capabilities.
  • The new IMAX cameras are currently exclusive to Nolan for The Odyssey but will be available for rental by other directors after production wraps.
  • The film, starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, features a star-studded cast including Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson, with a release date set for July 17, 2026.
  • Principal photography is taking place across international locations such as Greece, Morocco, and Sicily, under the cinematography of Hoyte van Hoytema.