Advance sale of tickets for the next Christopher Nolan film The Odyssey have triggered a surge in demand at AMC theaters, IMAX, Fandango and major booking platforms.
Fans are reporting long wait times and system delays as enthusiasm for the film peaks.
The blockbuster, widely referred to online as The Odyssey film, has become one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Early access screenings and Odyssey movie tickets and Odyssey tickets are generating significant traffic on movie platforms.
The rush intensified after some premium screenings went live, with users reporting queues and glitches on AMC Movies and AMC Theaters platforms, as well as delays on Fandango and IMAX reservation pages.
For those who don’t know, advance tickets for major IMAX releases are typically used as early allocation windows, allowing exhibitors to manage demand for premium formats such as IMAX 70mm and opening night screenings.
Demand for Odyssey tickets was particularly strong due to its large-scale production and IMAX-focused presentation strategy.
The movie craze is evident in the fact that theater exhibitors are preparing for what analysts are calling one of the most competitive opening booking periods in recent years.
