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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' extends 70mm Imax screenings through September

Strong theatrical demand prolongs the historical run to 11 weeks as global box office revenue reaches $1.55 billion.

Updated Sep 3, 2026 · 17:18 UTC2 reports

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Imax has extended the 70mm theatrical engagement of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' through September 30, expanding its run to 11 weeks.
The movie has collected $1.55 billion globally across all formats, including $457 million from Imax screens and $66 million from 41 worldwide Imax 70mm locations.
The release has established records as the highest-grossing Imax release, highest-grossing R-rated film, and the top-earning project of Nolan's career.

'The Odyssey' extended its 70mm Imax screenings through September 30, marking an 11-week theatrical run.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
The film has grossed $1.55 billion worldwide across all formats, positioning it as the second-highest-earning release of the year.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
Imax screenings have accounted for $457 million globally, making it the highest-grossing Imax release of all time and overtaking 2009's 'Avatar' benchmark of $271 million unadjusted for inflation.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
The 41 worldwide Imax 70mm venues have generated $66 million, averaging roughly $1.6 million per screen.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
'The Odyssey' is the highest-grossing R-rated film in history, surpassing 2024's 'Deadpool & Wolverine' at $1.338 billion, and is Christopher Nolan's top-grossing movie ahead of 2012's 'The Dark Knight Rises' at $1.1 billion.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
The film represents the first theatrical feature shot entirely using Imax cameras.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]