Overview

• The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, is the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX 70 mm film cameras, a technical milestone for the industry.
• IMAX developed lighter, quieter cameras and streamlined workflows to meet Nolan’s challenge to shoot the entire film in the format, overcoming barriers like reload times and sound issues.
• The film, based on Homer’s epic, follows Odysseus’s perilous journey home after the Trojan War and features an ensemble cast led by Matt Damon as Odysseus.
• Principal photography is underway in Greece, Morocco, and Sicily, with Hoyte van Hoytema as cinematographer, capturing authentic and visually stunning locations.
• The Odyssey is scheduled for a July 17, 2026 release, continuing Nolan’s tradition of mid-July launches for his major films.