The Odyssey is coming to theaters on July 16, 2025. Featuring a stellar cast of Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Anne Hathaway, and many more, the next Christopher Nolan blockbuster after Oppenheimer is one of the most highly anticipated films arriving in 2026.
Centering on Odysseus’ ten-year journey home following the Trojan War, the period action epic marks another step in the technical advancement of cinema. By incorporating new technology into the art of filmmaking, Nolan is bringing a one-of-a-kind viewing experience to the big screen, particularly IMAX.
Which Theaters The Odyssey Is Playing In IMAX 70mm
Only 16 US Locations Will Host The Movie In That Format
Even though the movie won’t be released until summer 2026, tickets for The Odyssey are already on sale, which means moviegoers who are interested in watching the film on IMAX 70mm can start securing their seats. In the U.S., there are only 16 theaters with the necessary equipment to support the format, according to IMAX. Here is the list:
- Phoenix, AZ – Harkins Arizona Mills
- Los Angeles, CA – Regal Edwards Ontario Palace Stadium
- Los Angeles, CA – Regal Irvine Spectrum
- Los Angeles, CA – TCL Chinese Theatres
- Los Angeles, CA – Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood
- Sacramento, CA – Esquire IMAX
- San Francisco, CA – AMC Metreon 16
- San Francisco, CA – Regal Hacienda Crossings
- Fort Lauderdale, FL – AutoNation IMAX, Museum of Discovery & Science
- Atlanta, GA – Regal Mall of Georgia
- Indianapolis, IN – IMAX Theatre at Indiana State Museum
- Grand Rapids, MI – Celebration Cinema GR North
- New York, NY – AMC Lincoln Square 13
- Philadelphia, PA – Regal UA King of Prussia
- Nashville, TN – Regal Opry Mills
- Dallas, TX – Cinemark Dallas XD & IMAX
Those living in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the Czech Republic will also be able to enjoy the film on IMAX 70mm in select locations:
- Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Theatre Chinook
- Edmonton, AB – Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton
- Regina, SK – Kramer IMAX, Saskatchewan Science Centre
- Toronto, ON – Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga Square One
- Toronto, ON – Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan
- Vancouver, BC – Cineplex Cinemas Langley
- London, UK – BFI IMAX London
- London, UK – Science Museum IMAX 3D Cinema
- Melbourne, AU – Melbourne Museum IMAX
- Prague, CZ – Oskar IMAX Palace Flora
Why The Odyssey Should Be Seen In IMAX
Nolan’s Latest Is Making History With IMAX Cameras
Nolan has a reputation for utilizing IMAX cameras to capture certain scenes in his movies. From his Oscar-winning Oppenheimer to The Dark Knight and Interstellar, the writer-director has incorporated IMAX footage in different formats into his blockbusters to deliver unique viewing experiences. However, this isn’t the only reason why Nolan’s highly anticipated pic should be viewed on IMAX 70mm.
The upcoming big-screen adaptation of Homer’s epic poem marks the first commercial film in history to be sH๏τ entirely in IMAX film cameras, which means IMAX, in fact, is the intended format for the film.
During the Cannes Film Festival, per The Hollywood Reporter, IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond shed some light on Nolan’s approach to cinematography in The Odyssey, sharing that “he forced us to rethink that side of our business, our film recorders, our film cameras.” The company also developed new models that are quieter and lighter to be used exclusively for Nolan’s production until the film is wrapped.
Not watching The Odyssey in IMAX would miss out on the immersive experience the Oscar-winning filmmaker tried to bring to the big screen with the release.
Source: IMAX, THR
