NYC movie buffs' plea: Tell me, O muse, how to get tickets for 'The Odyssey' in IMAX 70mm?
Gothamist • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is the first film shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film, with only AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City able to show it in full aspect ratio on its massive screen.
- Tickets for IMAX 70mm showings at AMC Lincoln Square are sold out through August 19, including early morning and late-night screenings, creating high demand and a ticket scarcity frenzy.
- Fans rely on online forums like Reddit and Discord, alert apps such as SeatDrop, and even in-person kiosk refreshes to secure tickets, but caution is advised due to a rise in scammers exploiting the demand.
- Despite the current sell-out status, the film's run is expected to extend well into the summer and fall, with potential stand-alone showings and re-releases before awards season, as theaters maximize its popularity.
- "The Odyssey" grossed $124 million in its opening weekend, and the next major IMAX competitor, "Dune: Part Three," will not arrive until December, allowing the film to dominate IMAX screenings for months.
