BFI IMAX leads charge as 70mm tickets go live for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’
BFI IMAX has officially launched ticket sales for Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey, projected entirely in IMAX 70mm — and yes, it’s happening a full year before the film’s release.
IMAX set the internet buzzing after confirming the news on its official X (formerly Twitter) account early Wednesday, saying: “Tickets now live for IMAX 70mm showings of The Odyssey. A year ahead.”
And with that one-line post, the frenzy began. UK’s own BFI IMAX in London joins a select global list of theatres now selling seats for The Odyssey, which hits screens on 17 July 2026.
This cinema, a beloved staple of London’s film scene, is among the elite few with the rare 70mm IMAX capability — a format considered cinema’s crown jewel for clarity, scale and immersion.
Cinemas in the US — including AMC Lincoln Square (New York), AMC Metreon (San Francisco), and TCL Chinese Theatre (Los Angeles) — also went live with listings shortly after the announcement. Tickets are now available on popular booking platforms like Fandango, with fans wasting no time snapping them up.
It’s a bold move. Ticket releases a full year in advance aren’t typical. But then again, Nolan isn’t your typical filmmaker.
This is the first time he’s shot a movie fully in IMAX 70mm — a format beloved by cinephiles and purists alike. And it seems Nolan’s pulling out all the stops to give audiences a truly grand-scale experience.
Details about The Odyssey are still tightly guarded. No plot teasers, no cast confirmations. Just hype — and plenty of it.
The buzz has already taken over social media, with both fans and film writers confirming early bird ticket purchases within hours of the drop. The reaction? A mix of shock, thrill, and a little disbelief. Because how often do you get the chance to book a movie an entire year out?
With such limited venues able to showcase the film in this premium format, demand is expected to be sky-high. And for BFI IMAX, it’s a major moment — not just for UK cinema but for the loyal base of Nolan followers in London and beyond.
It’s clear: The Odyssey isn’t just a movie. It’s gearing up to be an event. And at BFI IMAX, the countdown has already begun.
