The Odyssey Imax screenings hit technical issues in Ontario

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has drawn strong demand from movie fans eager to see the film in Imax 70mm, a format prized for its full image and high visual quality. In Ontario, only two theatres can show the movie that way, and many screenings are already sold out into August. Some viewers in Vaughan were disappointed on Friday when Cineplex said the projector for the 70mm Imax presentation was down. One attendee said he had taken the day off work and brought his family, only to arrive and learn the screening could not go ahead as planned. Cineplex said the projector was being repaired and that affected customers were offered refunds and vouchers. The article also notes that the high demand has led to resale listings at prices well above face value, with tickets appearing on platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and eBay. A film professor said the situation shows that many moviegoers still value theatrical presentation, especially for a largeformat release like The Odyssey.