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Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Presales Sell Out in Minutes a Year Ahead of Release

Secondary-market resales have surged past $400 per ticket, reflecting unprecedented fan enthusiasm for Nolan’s large-format spectacle.

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is based on Greek mythology. (Credit: X/Universal)
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Overview

  • Universal opened presales for The Odyssey’s IMAX 70mm screenings exactly one year before its July 17, 2026 release and saw seats in both the US and UK vanish within an hour.
  • Scalpers are listing tickets for as much as $400 on secondary marketplaces, marking up prices up to four times the original face value.
  • The Odyssey is the first studio feature to be shot exclusively on custom-designed IMAX 70mm cameras, underscoring Nolan’s dedication to unparalleled image quality.
  • Nolan has reinforced his theater-first strategy with an exclusive cinema-only teaser rollout to drive in-person engagement.
  • The epic adaptation stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and Tom Holland as Telemachus, supported by Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Charlize Theron and a broad ensemble.