The Odyssey 70mm IMAX run extended to mid-September as shows sell out

Universal and IMAX have extended 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' into mid-September 2026, as overwhelming demand continues to sell out shows weeks in advance.

The extension covers all 25 capable U.S. screens and 41 locations globally—less than 1% of total screens—prompting IMAX to add late-night and early-morning showtimes.

Moviegoers prize these screenings because they present the film in its original aspect ratio without cropping, unlike digital IMAX versions that trim the image to fit auditoriums.

IMAX ticket sales for the film have surpassed $140 million worldwide, accounting for more than 20% of the film's $652 million global total.

In its second weekend, domestic ticket sales dropped just 27% from the opening weekend, far below the typical Hollywood blockbuster decline of 50% to 70%, signaling strong word of mouth.

Advance ticket purchases began in July 2025, a year before the film's release.

The film has faced little competition for three weeks, but that changes on July 31, 2026, when Sony and Marvel's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' arrives, along with the filmed-for-IMAX features 'The End of Oak Street' and 'Resident Evil.'

IMAX's next 70mm commitment is for Warner Bros. and Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Part Three,' set for December 18, 2026.