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Empire First Look Reveals Nolan Shot Over 2 Million Feet of IMAX Film for The Odyssey

An Empire cover story details a 91‑day, ocean‑heavy shoot now in post as Universal readies the July 17, 2026 theatrical and IMAX launch.

Overview

  • Empire unveiled new covers and first images, marking the formal start of marketing for Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic.
  • Nolan says the production used more than two million feet of film and spent months at sea to capture real conditions on open water.
  • The feature was filmed across a 91‑day schedule on IMAX 70mm cameras, with extensive on‑location work to emphasize physical authenticity.
  • Matt Damon leads as Odysseus alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal.
  • Universal has set July 17, 2026 for release; press reports cite a budget near $250 million and note some IMAX 70mm showings reportedly sold out after early ticket releases.