It’s been a while, but it seems that the most anticipated film of 2026 is finally being shown. In select theaters, a 70mm Imax projector lights up again to show the six-minute prologue of The Odysseythe long-awaited adaptation directed by Christopher Nolan. According to the agency Variety, from December 12 and for a limited time, those who attend special screenings of sinner And One battle after another You can be among the first to attend this exclusive preview, an experience designed specifically for Nolan’s favorite screen: the Imax 70mm.
The new production of Universal images not only mimics the major event strategy, but also advances the commercial clock: advance ticket sales for select Imax screenings begin a year before the film’s arrival and are scheduled for July 17, 2026. Early access will be limited and temporary; The rest of the audience will have to wait a few more months, as the studio announces through its official channels. The goal: to capitalize on the expectation of cinema lovers and collectors of large-format cinema experiences, a phenomenon that skyrocketed with the phenomenon of Oppenheimeralso by Nolan, and which, according to Variety, took in 20% of the box office at Imax 70mm alone and even sold out theaters as the director’s fans traveled across the States to see the film in the widest possible presentation.
The further development of The Odyssey It won’t stay exclusive for long. Next week the campaign continues: A reduced but complete trailer will be released in all cinemas with the premiere of Avatar: Fire and ashesfrom December 19th. The Prologue’s presence will continue to be limited to Imax theaters with the upcoming screening of Avatar. This commitment to the format is no coincidence; Variety notes this The Odyssey It will be the first feature film shot entirely with Imax cameras, adding unprecedented technological appeal to the narrative anticipation.
It is unknown what is seen in this particular preview of the film, although some claim that memories of Odysseus on his journey can be seen in the images. These include none other than the famous episode of the Cyclops Polyphemus, one of the most notable in Homer’s original work and later adaptations.
It’s not the first time the public has glimpsed the film’s visual reference. In summer, visitors to the performances of Rebirth of Jurassic World And Superman They enjoyed a one-minute preview, a promotional strategy designed to bring the Homeric story into public discussion long before its premiere. Now, with the expanded prologue, the studio is doubling down on its commitment to the cinematic experience and faithfulness to the epic passage that has inspired generations.
The distribution of The Odyssey reinforces the bet: Matt Damon accepts the challenge of playing Odysseus, the king of Ithaca who wants to return after the Trojan War. accompanies him Tom Holland as Telemachus, his son, along with a cast that includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal or Mia Goth. The story promises an epic of a long journey marked by pain, cunning and the hope of an impossible return.
As Nolan’s fans await the full release and many try to secure their place in early screenings, Universal’s strategy mixes exclusivity, technology and mythology in a combination unusual for Hollywood. The prologue of The Odyssey This begins a new journey for both viewers and the industry, a journey of anticipation that has just begun.
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