Film buffs are in meltdown as The Odyssey tickets sell out within minutes, a full year before the July 17, 2026 release. IMAX 70mm screenings went live at midnight Eastern on July 17, 2025, and theatres in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other cities sold out almost instantly, according to multiple verified reports.
Within minutes tickets for Universal CityWalk have nearly completely sold out for the first IMAX 70mm screening of THE ODYSSEY a year in advance. pic.twitter.com/75ZNDUC7tP
— Dan Marcus (@Danimalish) July 17, 2025
This milestone marks the first time tickets have been available so early, and fans are reacting with awe and frustration. Social media lit up with comments like, “tickets sold out in 20 mins” and “panic buying.” Reddit users echoed the chaos—one remarked “tickets going on sale THIS early is absolutely unheard of!”
Why the frenzy? Nolan’s blockbuster is being shot entirely on IMAX cameras and promises an epic retelling of Homer’s Greek myth, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, and more. With limited screenings—often only one per day—and just under 30 IMAX 70mm venues in North America, supply is scarce.
This unprecedented early sell-out signals massive anticipation. It also hints at future demand and possible expanded showings. For fans, it’s a year-long wait locked in. Will you get in next time?
