Nolan's Odyssey Breaks Ticket Records

Christopher Nolan’s epic new film “The Odyssey” is already smashing records, racking up the most advanced first-day ticket sales for premium large formats at AMC in four years — outpacing every major studio release since 2022. Fans faced hour-long waits before settling into eight-minute queues, prompting AMC’s CEO to apologize and assure plenty of seats remained. Only two music films last year — Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” and Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” — drew more initial AMC ticket sales. Universal’s strategy of releasing IMAX and 70mm tickets a year ahead paid off, bringing in $1.5 million. Premiering July 17, 2026, “The Odyssey” clocks in at 2 hours 52 minutes — under three hours, as Nolan’s wife confirmed. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, returning to the director’s helm for the third time after “Interstellar” and “Oppenheimer,” alongside a powerhouse cast including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron.

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