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

"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."

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.

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

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.

DC Films takes its place on the pop culture stage as the 2025 movie Superman is here to give the world hope. Not only is it a really good introduction to the story of DCU: Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters, it’s also just a fantastic return to what makes Clark Kent and his alter ego a paragon of optimism and decency.

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.

Sinners was also a must-see in IMAX after director Ryan Coogler released a 10-minute viral video explaining why he’d shot the movie on IMAX film and the importance of the format’s larger aspect ratio.