"At a time when the movie studios and the movie theaters are struggling, IMAX has tremendous momentum because it's proven to be the best way to sell tickets," he said. "If you're at all inclined to invest in the movie industry, IMAX seems like your best bet."

Christopher Nolan's fans noticed listings at theaters in Texas and Arizona for showtimes on July 16, 2026. Tickets are not yet available.

The theater format is quickly gaining market share as moviegoers spend more to see blockbusters like "F1," "Sinners" and "Superman" on the biggest screens.

The Odyssey is already steering film‑nerds toward their calendars. Christopher Nolan’s epic, shot entirely on 15‑perf/70 mm IMAX stock, does not open until July 17, 2026. Yet, the handful of cinemas capable of projecting true 70mm IMAX have begun publishing showtimes more than a year in advance.

Fans have found 70mm Imax screenings for Christopher Nolan's upcoming movie, The Odyssey, being listed a year before its release.

Impossible" franchise hit in theaters in May, with "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" notching big bucks at the box office and becoming a boon for IMAX.

Filming on “Dune: Part Three” is set to begin imminently, with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles. Jason Momoa has also confirmed he will return for “Part Three,” after featuring in the first “Dune” but not appearing in “Part Two.”

Talking to Jimmy Fallon, the actor says it was 'great' to hear the movie's audience laughing at his jokes and cheering on the superhero — without knowing he was among them.