Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Strains AMC App With Huge Demand

Key Points:

• Demand for Imax and premium large format screenings of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has caused AMC’s ticketing app to pause briefly, with wait times now up to an hour, reflecting high anticipation for the film’s release.
• Nolan, a strong advocate for Imax technology, shot “The Odyssey” using the company’s proprietary cameras, emphasizing his preference for viewers to experience the film in this immersive format.
• The film, set to release on July 17 with a $250 million budget and a star-studded cast including Matt Damon and Zendaya, is a retelling of Homer’s epic poem about Odysseus’s journey home and is expected to be a major summer hit.
• Previous early ticket sales for Nolan’s films, such as “Oppenheimer,” have seen fans traveling across states to watch in Imax 70mm, highlighting the director’s strong following and the unique appeal of his cinematic style.
• AMC, the largest theater chain with the most Imax screens in the U.S., has experienced similar ticketing demand surges before, notably for Taylor Swift’s concert films, underscoring the challenges of managing high-volume ticket sales for blockbuster events.