{
  "id": 19526,
  "title": "‘The Odyssey’ still has people clamoring for Imax showings—even at 6 in the morning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/31/the-odyssey-still-has-people-clamoring-for-imax-showings-even-at-6-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-07-31T21:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91582770/odyssey-imax-tickets-demand"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey remains a highly sought-after film in theaters, even showingings at the early hours of the day. This epic adaptation, shot entirely with Imax 70mm film cameras, has broken box-office records in just its first two weeks of release. The film, based on one of Homer's ancient Greek epic poems, has made approximately $286 million in North America and $640 million worldwide. Only 25 theaters across the country, including 41 internationally, have the capability to screen the adaptation in Imax 70mm. Tickets for these screenings are in high demand, with some theaters selling out as early as August 19 in New York, August 19 in Los Angeles, and September 10 in London. Frustration with ticketing systems has led some moviegoers to resort to traditional methods, like waiting in line at specific theaters to secure a ticket. Despite the challenges, The Odyssey seems poised to continue its record-breaking streak.",
  "summary": "Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is keeping its momentum from a massive opening weekend as it enters its third week in theaters. New Imax screenings of the film are in such high demand that people are scouring social media to find out about new ticket drops for showings at all hours of the day and night —even 6 a.m. AMC Theatres said The Odyssey —which was shot entirely with Imax 70 mm film…",
  "key_points": [
    "Nolan's The Odyssey shows in Imax 70mm at 6 AM in some theaters.",
    "Film breaks box-office records in 2 weeks with $286M NA, $640M worldwide.",
    "25 theaters, domestic and international, capable of Imax 70mm screenings."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}