Christopher Nolan is shaking things up again with his upcoming film The Odyssey, which is set to go on sale one year ahead of its release date. Starting Thursday, July 17, 2025, moviegoers can secure their seats for a showing of the highly anticipated film – but there’s a catch: you’ll only be able to purchase tickets for 70mm IMAX screenings. 
And with this ultra-limited availability, you’ll need to act fast to get a seat in one of the few theaters offering this experience.
For those who’ve been eagerly awaiting Nolan’s latest project, this advanced ticket sale presents a rare opportunity to reserve a spot in the theater a whole year before its release on July 17, 2026. But don’t get too excited just yet – tickets are only available at select theaters with 70mm IMAX capability, so it’s likely to be a competitive race to snag one of these tickets.
Universal Pictures has been teasing The Odyssey for a while now, dropping a first-look poster and even releasing a trailer with some of July’s major movie releases. Nolan’s fame, which soared after hits like Inception and The Dark Knight, reached new heights with Oppenheimer, a movie that became a box office juggernaut in 2023. With the success of that film and the strong fanbase Nolan has built, it’s almost guaranteed that these tickets will sell out quickly.
Of course, Nolan’s latest film boasts a star-studded cast, including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson, making it even more of a must-see. But if you’re not quick on the draw for a 70mm IMAX ticket, don’t worry. Universal has yet to announce when or how standard theater tickets will be made available, so there will be more chances to grab a seat closer to the premiere. But for the die-hard Nolan fans, this advance ticket sale is a chance to secure your spot early.