Following a massive $1.7 billion global run, Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster ‘The Odyssey’ is returning to select IMAX screens starting October 9.
For the audience members who missed the singular experience of seeing Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ on the largest canvas possible. the chance to return to Ithaca is coming back around. Beginning October 9. the action-adventure fantasy will make its return to select IMAX theaters. offering a second look at a film that fundamentally shifted the landscape of premium large-format cinema.
Since its debut, the film—an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic—has commanded global attention, grossing over $1.7 billion. The project occupies a distinct place in technical history as the first major motion picture filmed entirely with IMAX film cameras. That choice created a clear divide during its initial run: while the IMAX 70mm screenings offered the immersive. expansive visuals the director intended. other theaters were forced to rely on cropped versions of the frame.
At the heart of the journey is Matt Damon. who stars as Odysseus. the Greek king navigating a decade-long trek home following the Trojan War. The narrative balances his odyssey with the domestic stakes in Ithaca. where his wife. Penelope. played by Anne Hathaway. and their son. Telemachus. portrayed by Tom Holland. hold the line against a mounting tide of suitors.
Critics and audiences alike have responded to the scale of the production. The film currently holds a 94% Certified Fresh critics score and a 96% Verified Hot audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Beyond the technical achievements. the performances and storytelling have resonated. earning it a 9/10 review from Joe Schmidt. who highlighted the synergy between the cast and the IMAX cinematography.
Commercially, the film has cemented itself as a titan of the 2026 calendar. It currently stands as the second-highest-grossing film of the year. trailing only ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ In the broader history of cinema. it has secured its position as the 11th highest-grossing film of all time. landing squarely between ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Inside Out 2.’.
For those looking ahead to the rest of the year, the IMAX schedule remains packed with high-profile releases. The arrival of ‘The Odyssey’ back in theaters precedes the December premiere of ‘Dune: Part Three. ‘ which will serve as an IMAX exclusive in the United States. while ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is slated for select international IMAX screens. Additionally. the fall season will see ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ arrive on November 6. followed by ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ on November 20.
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