‘The Odyssey’ Will Return to Theaters, Including Imax 70mm, in December

After achieving the distinction of being the highest grossing film for Universal Pictures, "The Odyssey" is set to make a limited return to 1,000 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting December 11. Scheduled to open the weekend before the highly anticipated releases of "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Dune: Part Three," the re-release will feature screenings in Imax and Imax 70mm formats, where the film has contributed to a record-breaking $550 million of its $1.8 billion worldwide earnings.

As the first film to be entirely shot using Imax cameras, "The Odyssey" now holds the title of director Christopher Nolan's most lucrative work, surpassing even his previous record-setting "The Dark Knight Rises" in adjusted totals. Other notable achievements of "The Odyssey" include being the highest-grossing R-rated film in history, surpassing the Marvel Studios film "Deadpool & Wolverine."

This success has propelled Universal Pictures to become the first studio to amass $5 billion in global grosses this year, with $3 billion of that total originating outside the U.S. "The Odyssey" is also poised to be a strong contender at next year's Academy Awards, vying for honors in Best Director and Best Picture among numerous other categories.

Alongside acting nominees like Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, John Leguizamo, and Robert Pattinson, cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema is expected to face stiff competition in the Best Cinematography category, having previously earned two nominations for his work with Imax cameras.