Overview
- The Odyssey, which opened on July 17, 2026, received widely positive reviews and posted an early Rotten Tomatoes score near 96 percent.
- Christopher Nolan shot the entire film on newly engineered IMAX 70mm cameras, using the bespoke 'Keighley' rig and roughly 640 km of film to achieve full‑frame large‑format photography.
- Critics and audiences praised the ensemble cast, with frequent standout mentions for Matt Damon’s portrayal of Odysseus and strong notices for Samantha Morton and Robert Pattinson.
- Advance bookings for IMAX and premium formats sold out in many markets, with reports of some tickets bought months to a year in advance and industry trackers projecting an $85–95 million U.S. opening weekend.
- The release has prompted discussion about Nolan’s adaptation choices and the effect of premium pricing on access, and it has already generated awards buzz and renewed pressure on exhibitors to expand large‑format capacity.