Overview
- The Mumbai premiere, which began July 10, saw Christopher Nolan join Matt Damon, Tom Holland and producer Emma Thomas for two days of screenings, a press conference and onstage audience interaction.
- Universal and Syncopy are promoting The Odyssey as the first feature filmed entirely on newly adapted IMAX 70mm cameras, a technical claim that is central to the film's marketing and exhibition strategy.
- Early reactions from critics and viewers praised the film's large‑format cinematography and Matt Damon’s performance, prompting immediate awards‑season buzz but stopping short of consensus on the whole picture.
- Advance IMAX tickets in major Indian cities sold out quickly with premium seats priced up to roughly Rs 3,300, and reports say the Central Board of Film Certification issued an 'A' certificate with a runtime near 172 minutes.
- The focused critics‑first rollout and limited IMAX capacity have intensified debate over access, pricing and resale, and Mumbai’s inclusion on the global premiere tour underlines India's growing box‑office importance for Hollywood releases.