Where to See Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm: All 25 US Theaters

Catching The Odyssey IMAX 70mm experience may require a journey nearly as epic as the one Odysseus himself undertook. Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film is best experienced in the director’s preferred format, but with only a handful of theaters equipped to show it and tickets in extraordinarily high demand, securing a seat is no small feat. Here’s everything you need to know about where and how to see the film in its most spectacular form.

The Challenge of Nolan’s Preferred Format

For fans of the Oscar-winning filmmaker, 70mm IMAX represents the ultimate way to experience his work. The format allows moviegoers to absorb the film’s stunning visuals on a massive screen, delivering an epic viewing experience.

However, getting into one of these screenings is easier said than done. Only a limited number of theaters across the United States are technically capable of projecting movies in 70mm IMAX. Even for those who can reach one of these locations, tickets remain frustratingly scarce.

With the movie arriving in theaters on July 17, understanding your options for seeing it in premium formats has never been more important.

What Exactly Is 70mm IMAX?

Put simply, 70mm IMAX is the way to see The Odyssey in both the highest possible resolution and on the largest possible screen. The technical advantages come down to the physical film itself.

A standard film strip measures 35mm, so 70mm film is physically larger, producing a higher-resolution picture. Showing the movie in IMAX further expands the image. As a result, watching The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX means seeing more of the frame than you would in a conventional theater, with an image that also simply looks better.

This is precisely how Nolan recommends experiencing the film. Yet securing a seat, especially during opening weekend, will be a genuine challenge.

The demand has been staggering. Tickets were so sought after that 70mm IMAX screenings went on sale in July 2025, a full year before the movie’s release. At the renowned Lincoln Square IMAX theater in New York City, even 3 a.m. showings have completely sold out.

A Historic First for Cinema

What makes seeing The Odyssey in 70mm IMAX especially significant goes beyond resolution and screen size. While Nolan has released films in this format before, including his most recent work, “Oppenheimer,” this film represents a historic milestone.

The Odyssey is the first narrative film ever shot entirely using IMAX cameras, a first for both Nolan and the movie industry as a whole.

Overcoming a Technical Obstacle

Typically, filmmakers shoot only select sequences in IMAX because the cameras present real challenges. They are loud, bulky, and expensive.

The noise has historically been the biggest hurdle. IMAX cameras make so much sound that filming dialogue in the format has been difficult, which is why most movies reserve IMAX cameras for large-scale action sequences.

Nolan found an ingenious solution for The Odyssey. By placing the camera inside a specialized casing dubbed a “blimp” to reduce noise, he was able to film both action and dialogue scenes in IMAX. This allowed him to maintain the expanded frame throughout the entire film, an unprecedented achievement.

The 25 Theaters Showing ‘The Odyssey’ in 70mm IMAX

According to IMAX, The Odyssey will be screening in 70mm IMAX at 25 locations across the United States. Here is the complete list, organized by state:

Arizona

• Harkins Arizona Mills & IMAX – Tempe

California

• Regal Hacienda Crossings & IMAX – Dublin
• TCL Chinese Theater IMAX – Hollywood
• Regal Irvine Spectrum + IMAX – Irvine
• Regal LA Live & IMAX – Los Angeles
• Regal Edwards Ontario Palace & IMAX – Ontario
• Esquire IMAX – Sacramento
• AMC Metreon 16 & IMAX – San Francisco
• Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood & IMAX – Universal City

Colorado

• Cinemark Carefree Circle & IMAX – Colorado Springs
• Regal Colorado Center 9 & IMAX – Denver

Florida

• AutoNation IMAX, Museum of Discovery & Science – Fort Lauderdale

Georgia

• Regal Mall of Georgia & IMAX – Buford

Illinois

• Cinemark Seven Bridges & IMAX – Woodridge

Indiana

• IMAX Theatre at Indiana State Museum – Indianapolis

Michigan

• Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North & IMAX – Grand Rapids

Nevada

• Brenden Palms 14 & IMAX – Las Vegas

New York

• AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX – New York
• Cinemark Tinseltown Rochester & IMAX – Rochester

Pennsylvania

• Regal UA King of Prussia & IMAX – King of Prussia

Rhode Island

• Apple Cinemas Providence Place & IMAX – Providence

Tennessee

• IMAX, Tennessee Aquarium – Chattanooga
• Regal Opry Mills & IMAX – Nashville

Texas

• Cinemark Dallas & IMAX – Dallas
• AMC Rivercenter 11 & IMAX – San Antonio

Other Premium Formats Worth Considering

If you can’t manage to get into a 70mm IMAX showing, several other premium formats offer excellent alternatives that come close to the ideal experience.

Standard IMAX is one strong option. While you’ll miss out on the 70mm film experience, it still benefits from a bigger screen and a more expanded image than a regular theater. According to the movie’s official website, the image will still fill your entire field of vision on the floor-to-ceiling screen.

For those seeking something closer to the film-based experience, select locations will offer The Odyssey on non-IMAX 70mm film. This format delivers a high-resolution picture, though without the full, tall image that IMAX provides.

Dolby Cinema rounds out the premium choices and is more widely available than 70mm. Nolan himself has praised this format, highlighting its impressive contrast ratio. He pointed to incredible blacks and very high peak brightnesses, singling out a nighttime storm sequence in the film that looks particularly striking in this format.

Making Your Choice

For those hoping to experience The Odyssey exactly as Christopher Nolan intended, the 70mm IMAX format offers an unmatched combination of resolution, scale, and technical innovation. But with only 25 theaters equipped to show it and tickets vanishing months in advance, planning ahead is essential.

If a 70mm IMAX seat proves impossible to secure, the alternatives of standard IMAX, 70mm film, and Dolby Cinema each provide their own compelling version of the experience. Whichever format you choose, The Odyssey promises to be a cinematic event worth seeking out, a fitting tribute to a story about one of history’s greatest journeys.