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Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Kicks Off Epic Rollout with Exclusive IMAX Prologue
Los Angeles, CA – Christopher Nolan is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated adaptation of Homer’s “The Odyssey” with a unique and immersive theatrical preview strategy. Starting December 12th, audiences attending IMAX 70mm screenings of “Sinners” and “One Battle After Another” re-releases will be treated to an exclusive nearly six-minute prologue from the film.
The following week, beginning December 19th, a shorter full-length trailer will play before all showings of “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” while the prologue continues its run exclusively before IMAX screenings of “Avatar 3.”
This extensive preview rollout is designed to capitalize on the IMAX format, a favorite of Nolan’s, and emphasizes the fact that “The Odyssey” will be the first film shot entirely with IMAX cameras. Nolan’s previous film, “Oppenheimer,” saw huge success in IMAX, demonstrating the director’s ability to draw audiences to the premium format.
This isn’t the first taste of “The Odyssey” for fans. A one-minute teaser was released earlier this summer, generating buzz for the film’s July 17, 2026 release. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as his son Telemachus, and featuring an all-star cast including Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal, “The Odyssey” promises to be a cinematic spectacle.
Universal Pictures, recognizing Nolan’s influence, has already put tickets on sale for select IMAX 70mm screenings a full year in advance. Tickets for regular screenings will be available closer to the film’s release date. The move underscores the studio’s confidence in the film’s potential and the director’s ability to draw audiences to the big screen.
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