{
  "id": 12662645,
  "title": "The Odyssey Returns to IMAX as Digger's Run Comes to an End a Week After Launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/the-odyssey-returns-to-imax-as-diggers-run-comes-to-an-end-a-week",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T15:48:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/the-odyssey-returning-imax-disappointing-opening-digger"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The film Digger, starring Tom Cruise, grossed approximately $20 million globally during its opening weekend, according to Deadline. The movie, which involved Cruise undergoing extensive makeup to appear older, reportedly had a hefty $160 million production budget. However, it seems that Digger's run in IMAX theaters is nearing its conclusion a week after its debut. On the other hand, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been a resounding success, accumulating a staggering $1.76 billion worldwide from theaters. This impressive performance is a significant contrast to Digger's financial outcome. Originally released on IMAX screens on October 2, The Odyssey will return to select IMAX theaters on October 9, replacing Digger. Only 41 theaters globally are equipped to showcase the film in its true IMAX format, utilizing specialized 15-perf/70mm film projectors that are necessary for optimal viewing. Other upcoming IMAX releases include Street Fighter on October 16, and Godzilla Minus Zero on November 3. In the meantime, there is a limited window for audiences to experience The Odyssey as Nolan originally intended. IGN's review of Digger highlighted the script as its primary weakness, while the movie received a 51% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite the negative reviews, Digger attempted to counteract the criticism through its most recent advertising campaign, but it appears that the strategy did not yield significant results. The Odyssey, on the other hand, has been well-received; however, it has not been universally acclaimed. Emily Wilson, the translator whose work inspired Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic poem, has expressed dissatisfaction with the film so strongly that she has decided to retranslate The Iliad in its entirety. Currently, The Odyssey holds the second spot as the highest-grossing movie of the year, trailing only behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has surpassed the $2 billion mark at the box office.",
  "summary": "Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is set to return to IMAX as Digger's run comes to an end a week after launch.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}