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The OdysseyIMAX Prologue Debuts as Leak Prompts Takedowns and Rave Reactions

The exclusive preview anchors an IMAX‑first campaign for Nolan’s epic, with a shorter cut slated to run before Avatar on Dec. 19.

Overview

  • Nearly six minutes of footage began playing exclusively in select IMAX 70mm re-releases of Sinners and One Battle After Another on Dec. 12.
  • Bootleg recordings circulated on social platforms before Universal moved to remove unauthorized copies, though some versions lingered online.
  • Early viewers praised the Trojan Horse set-piece, the scale, and Ludwig Göransson’s score, calling the preview among Nolan’s most intense work.
  • The rollout spotlights the first feature shot entirely on IMAX film, emphasizing large-scale, practical spectacle tailored for premium screens.
  • A shorter, roughly one-minute version is scheduled to precede Avatar: Fire and Ash on Dec. 19, and the film opens in theaters on July 17, 2026.