Entertainment
Imax leverages record box office from The Odyssey to expand theater deals
The film generated 457 million dollars on company screens, spurring discussions with international exhibitors, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
The short version
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey generated 1.6 billion dollars globally, including 457 million dollars across Imax screens and 66 million dollars from 70mm releases.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Imax CFO Natasha Fernandes said the release has accelerated commercial talks with theater operators to buy additional systems and technology.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Other major studio releases, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day at 1.55 billion dollars, have also driven premium screen earnings.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- The Odyssey grossed 1.6 billion dollars worldwide in total theatrical earnings and 457 million dollars on Imax screens.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Specialty 70mm Imax screenings for The Odyssey accounted for 66 million dollars globally.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Imax CFO Natasha Fernandes stated that the film's theatrical run spurred discussions with international theater chains regarding technology and screen acquisitions.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day from Marvel and Sony has collected 1.55 billion dollars at the box office.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
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- ‘The Odyssey’ Is Helping Imax Ink More Deals With Theater ChainsThe Hollywood Reporter metered