Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is released in theaters nationwide, debuting as the first film shot entirely on IMAX film cameras and presented in the director’s preferred large-format IMAX 70mm. Multiple outlets report intense audience demand for the 70mm presentations, with new ticket batches quickly selling out in major markets.

Coverage also highlights why 70mm IMAX screenings remain limited. One outlet says the number of available screens is constrained because it is “not practical,” while another notes that only a small set of theaters worldwide are equipped to project the format. Some reports focus on the viewer experience and scale of the projection, including how audiences travel for showings and even add early-morning times. In contrast, commentary in a major newspaper argues that the current emphasis on premium formats reflects a hierarchy that is unlikely to be a sustainable business model, even as audiences flock to it.

Across sources, the common themes are the film’s technological ambition, the small footprint of IMAX 70mm venues, and rapid sellouts—paired with differing interpretations of what that craze means for the future of theatrical exhibition.