Nolan’s The Odyssey Is First Feature Shot Fully on IMAX as New ‘Blimp’ Delivers Usable On‑Set Sound

Overview

• Christopher Nolan and Hoyte van Hoytema confirm to Empire that The Odyssey was filmed entirely with IMAX cameras, a first for a narrative feature.
• Nolan says IMAX’s new “blimp” casing sharply cuts camera noise, allowing whisper‑close shots to yield usable production sound.
• Van Hoytema validated the approach with an IMAX test of a child reciting David Bowie’s Sound and Vision, which Nolan called “electrifying.”
• A behind‑the‑scenes image shows what appear to be next‑generation 65mm IMAX film cameras with a lighter carbon‑fiber body and integrated display, though IMAX has not issued full technical specifications.
• Exhibitors are preparing for the July 17, 2026 release, with IMAX and Cinemark announcing new Laser installs, upgrades, and three IMAX 70mm projection sites ahead of the rollout.