Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, shot entirely in IMAX 70mm, has created intense demand among New York moviegoers because only a limited number of venues can screen full-format 70mm prints. That rarity means standard strategies for big releases — presales, loyalty programs and being online at release time — matter more than ever for this title.
Start by signing up for theater emails and alerts and by following official ticketing channels on social media. Presales and member-only windows often let you grab seats before the public on-sale; set calendar reminders for announced times, refresh pages right at release and use multiple devices if possible. Be flexible on date and time: weekday evenings or morning showings will usually have more availability than weekend prime slots.
If you miss initial sales, monitor legitimate resale platforms and community groups where people post extra tickets or release holds; however, use caution and check refund policies to avoid fraud or overpriced scalped seats. Some screenings may be one-off special prints or festival-style events, so keep an eye on repertory listings and ticket drops that aren’t part of standard run schedules.
Finally, if you can’t secure a 70mm ticket, consider seeing the film in the largest available digital IMAX or alternative premium formats rather than paying steep resale prices. Planning, persistence and using multiple official channels give the best chance of getting into one of the rare IMAX 70mm screenings in New York City.
