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Nolan’s The Odyssey IMAX Prologue Screens in 70mm, Leaks Online to Raves and Takedowns

The IMAX-only preview from the 2026 epic leaked after select showings, prompting Universal to remove bootlegs across platforms.

Overview

  • The nearly six-minute prologue debuted in a limited run before IMAX 70mm re-releases of Sinners and One Battle After Another, with broader IMAX play expected next week.
  • Footage centers on a Trojan Horse sequence featuring Matt Damon’s Odysseus, with quick flashes of later adventures including a brief look at a Cyclops.
  • Early reactions from attendees and critics largely praised the scale, sound and tension, though online responses included skepticism and comparisons before clips were pulled.
  • Universal has issued copyright takedowns as low-quality recordings continue to pop up across social platforms despite removals.
  • A shorter piece is slated to run before Avatar: Fire and Ash in IMAX on Dec. 19, and Universal still lists July 17, 2026 for the film’s theatrical release.