Get Ready for Christopher Nolan's Epic: How to Secure IMAX Tickets for 'The Odyssey'
Christopher Nolan's Groundbreaking Film 'The Odyssey'
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, is set to make history as the first feature entirely shot using IMAX cameras. Scheduled for a global release on July 17, 2026, anticipation is building among fans eager to witness the Oscar-winning director's artistry on the grandest scale. Audiences worldwide are already lining up, both online and at theaters, to be among the first to experience it on opening day. Indian viewers will also have the chance to catch the film in IMAX when ticket sales begin next week. Here’s how you can grab your tickets for this star-studded film featuring Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
How to Buy IMAX Tickets for 'The Odyssey' in India
In India, IMAX tickets for The Odyssey will go on sale starting June 8, 2026. Written and directed by Nolan, this film showcases the latest advancements in IMAX technology. Denzil Dias, the vice president and managing director of Warner Bros. Discovery India, stated that Indian audiences will be among the first to secure their tickets, joining other Nolan fans around the globe.
Internationally, The Odyssey will be available in various IMAX formats, including IMAX 70mm film, IMAX digital/laser, as well as standard 70mm and 35mm film formats. AMC, which operates the largest number of IMAX screens in the United States, has already started advance ticket sales. Some fans reported waiting over an hour to purchase tickets, leading to a temporary pause in AMC's ticketing app due to high demand.
Insights into 'The Odyssey'
Produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for Syncopy and Universal Pictures India, and distributed by Warner Bros. Discovery, this film is Nolan's take on the Greek epic Iliad by Homer. The story follows Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, as he embarks on a long journey back home after the fall of Troy. The cast also features Tom Holland as Telemachus, Odysseus's son, and Anne Hathaway as his wife, Penelope.
Other notable actors in the film include Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal, with Ludwig Göransson composing the film's score. The Odyssey is reported to be Nolan's most expensive project to date, with a budget estimated at $250 million, largely due to its exclusive use of IMAX cameras. Interestingly, Nolan revealed that Robert Pattinson was the only cast member who requested to read the script before joining the project, while the rest agreed to participate without seeing the screenplay.