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Entertainment
Limited 70mm IMAX Showings Make ‘The Odyssey’ Hard to Catch
✍️ The Boston Globe
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 06:40 PM
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The epic film ‘The Odyssey’ is available in 70mm IMAX, but only a handful of theaters offer the format, making it difficult for audiences to find a screening.
The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s classic, ‘The Odyssey’, has been released in 70mm IMAX, a format that promises an immersive cinematic experience. However, the number of theaters equipped to project 70mm IMAX is extremely limited, with only a few venues across the country offering the format.
Cinema owners cite the high cost of maintaining 70mm projection equipment and the logistical challenges of scheduling such screenings as key reasons for the scarcity. As a result, many moviegoers find it hard to locate a nearby theater that can show the film in the desired format.
Industry insiders suggest that the film’s distribution strategy focuses on select premium locations to preserve the quality of the 70mm experience. While this approach ensures a top‑notch viewing, it also means that widespread access to the format remains a challenge for the general audience.
Cinema owners cite the high cost of maintaining 70mm projection equipment and the logistical challenges of scheduling such screenings as key reasons for the scarcity. As a result, many moviegoers find it hard to locate a nearby theater that can show the film in the desired format.
Industry insiders suggest that the film’s distribution strategy focuses on select premium locations to preserve the quality of the 70mm experience. While this approach ensures a top‑notch viewing, it also means that widespread access to the format remains a challenge for the general audience.