"The Odyssey" screenings at Regal King of Prussia impacted after 70mm IMAX projector goes down
Key Points:
- Regal King of Prussia theater near Philadelphia, one of only 41 worldwide screening Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX, is currently experiencing technical issues with its projector, forcing screenings to switch to IMAX digital format.
- The theater apologized for the inconvenience and stated that IMAX technicians have been working continuously since Thursday to fix the problem, but no timeline for resolution is available.
- The King of Prussia location is the only theater in Pennsylvania showing the film in 70mm IMAX, attracting fans who traveled long distances, some as far as Virginia and South Carolina, leading to frustration over the lack of advance notice about the technical difficulties.
- Customers were offered refunds and free digital screenings, but some felt this was insufficient, especially given the long trips they made; complaints also included poor communication from theater staff.
- Director Christopher Nolan has praised the 70mm IMAX format for its superior image quality, making the technical disruption especially disappointing for fans seeking the premium viewing experience.