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The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Tickets Sell Out a Year in Advance as Scalpers Fetch $500

Advance presales for limited IMAX 70mm screenings generated about $1.5 million in minutes, illustrating extreme demand for Nolan’s theatrical spectacle.

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

  • IMAX opened 70mm presales exactly one year before the July 17, 2026 release and sold out within minutes across two dozen global venues.
  • Advance ticket sales totaled roughly $1.5 million for the exclusive IMAX format.
  • Scalpers quickly listed sold-out tickets on resale platforms with prices reaching up to $500 per seat.
  • The Odyssey is the first studio feature shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film, driving intense fan anticipation.
  • Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem features a star-studded cast and remains in production ahead of its summer 2026 premiere.