Audiences prepare as The Odyssey tickets go on sale a year early
- Advance ticket sales for The Odyssey began on July 17, 2025, at various US cinemas, showcasing early demand for Nolan's film.
- The film features an impressive cast and is being shot entirely on IMAX cameras, representing a first for commercial films.
- The unprecedented early ticket sales reflect the confidence in Nolan's work and the popularity of IMAX experiences after Oppenheimer's success.
In the United States, advance ticket sales for Christopher Nolan's much-anticipated film began on July 17, 2025, exactly one year before its scheduled release in theaters on July 17, 2026. Various major cinema chains, including AMC, Harkins, and Cinemark, started listing IMAX 70mm showings in cities such as Dallas, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. This unprecedented move by studios signals confidence in both Nolan's growing popularity and the demand for IMAX screenings after the phenomenal success of his earlier film Oppenheimer, which grossed nearly $1 billion globally. The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's epic poem, is still in the filming stage and will feature a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon as Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Charlize Theron as Circe. Other notable cast members include Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Anne Hathaway, Mia Goth, Jon Bernthal, and Elliot Page. The filming locations include Sicily, an island closely associated with the tales of Odysseus's journey, specifically on the island of Favignana, believed to be among the locales featured in the poem. Nolan is shooting the film entirely with IMAX cameras, aimed to enhance the visual experience, while addressing traditional filming challenges. The decision to sell tickets a year in advance is both a promotional strategy and a reflection of the immense interest surrounding Nolan's projects. Although details about the film remain scarce, the excitement is palpable, particularly among fans of the IMAX format that Nolan champions. Notably, the film's teaser trailer is currently being screened exclusively in cinemas ahead of Jurassic World Rebirth. As audiences await the film’s release, speculation surrounding its plot and cinematic execution continues to generate buzz among film enthusiasts. Given the early ticket sales and the film's unique production choices, it seems probable that The Odyssey will attract significant audience numbers upon its release, further solidifying Nolan's reputation as a leading filmmaker in modern cinema.