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Cristoph Nolan's epic film 'Odyssey' is experiencing a surge in demand following its May 5 release. According to the Movie Admission and Authorization Integration Network of the Korea Film Council, the movie's ticket sales exceeded 900,000 on its ninth day of release, surpassing the 520,000 tickets sold on its opening day. Unlike typical blockbusters that see a decline in attendance after their opening weekend, 'Odyssey' has maintained a strong presence.

After recording 640 million admissions on May 29, the widely anticipated 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' saw a drop to below half a million tickets in just a week. As of December 12, 'Odyssey' has accumulated 2.62 million admissions. The film received positive reviews from audiences, particularly on social media platforms, and was Nolan's first feature shot entirely in IMAX, which has become a key factor drawing viewers to the theater.

The director emphasized that IMAX's "overwhelming picture quality captures the colors and details of the human eye, making it the perfect choice." Social media platforms have also amplified interest in IMAX screenings by comparing IMAX scenes with standard ones. Despite being available in 27 CGV locations nationwide, each with varying screen sizes, 'Odyssey' IMAX screenings accounted for 11.2% of total attendance and 20% of revenue on December 12.

The high demand for IMAX tickets at CGV's largest auditorium, Seoul's AIPARK Mall, is so intense that it has led to a war-like situation. The auditorium boasts a massive 31m by 22.4m screen, capable of projecting 4K dual-laser images without screen cropping, which aligns with Nolan's vision. As of January 13, all seats in IMAX screenings on January 25 are sold out, with eager fans camped out in front of CGV and cinema lobby apps waiting for their turn to purchase tickets.

The competition has even spilled over to online platforms, where used IMAX tickets are being bought and sold for prices ranging from 20,000 to 30,000 won, despite the studio's prohibition on secondary ticket sales.