Everyone's Asking If "The Odyssey" Is Worth Seeing In IMAX, So Here's What Early Viewers Are Saying

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Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey is finally in theaters, and some moviegoers have already seen the epic in its early hours of release.

Two actors in a desert setting, dressed in simple, flowing garments. The scene conveys a historical or fantasy theme

The movie is making history as the first film shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. And for this reason, many people are buying out IMAX theaters to see The Odyssey in all of its glory.

Filmmaker directs a scene on a movie set, surrounded by crew and cameras

But there's one issue with that. There isn't a surplus of IMAX theaters readily available worldwide. And only 25 theaters in the U.S. are equipped to show The Odyssey in true 70MM IMAX film. And for people who do have access to IMAX, many theaters are completely sold out for opening week, and for some, even beyond.

A large group of people pulling a massive ship's hull onto a beach, creating an epic and cinematic scene

There's also the issue of the extra ticket costs. A regular ticket to The Odyssey will cost you $25 (in New York City), while an IMAX ticket is $32. Count in travel and concessions, and that's a pretty expensive day at the movies.

Two women in an ancient, dimly-lit room. One holds a bow, dressed in a long, elegant gown, while the other stands behind, observing quietly

So what's the actual benefit of seeing The Odyssey in IMAX? And will you really miss anything if you don't? This tweet attempting to show the screen differential is going viral on social media:

"The Odyssey is a movie where poor people literally see less"

Image comparing IMAX and regular screens in "The Odyssey" movie, highlighting how much more is seen in IMAX. Tweet by @arkavx

Here's what people are saying about the screen comparison on social media:

"It truly did not matter. There was nothing visually needed in the movie for IMAX"

Tweet reads, "It truly did not matter. There was nothing visually needed in the movie for IMAX."

"watched it in a regular theatre last night and it was a perfectly good experience and I enjoyed the movie a lot (the sound is the star of the show actually, so try and see it in a theatre with great sound -- this movie is a treat for the ears!)"

Tweet praising a movie-watching experience in a theater, highlighting great sound as a key feature

"The difference is actually insane 😭 70mm IMAX is the only way to watch this. Nolan cooked again"

Tweet praising the experience of watching a film in 70mm IMAX, mentioning "Nolan cooked again," implying the film is likely directed by Christopher Nolan

"okay, the odyssey is a pretty epic movie. you really do need to see it in 70mm imax, there’s just so much on the screen."

Tweet appreciating "The Odyssey" movie, recommending viewing it in 70mm IMAX for full impact

"Didn’t affect my viewing at all, still a peak movie."

Comment reads, "Didn't affect my viewing at all, still a peak movie."

"Saw the movie. It really doesn't matter."

"Saw the movie. It really doesn't matter."

"gotta watch it as it was intended"

"gotta watch it as it was intended"

"It’s not about seeing less. That 'extra information' is only about covering the audiences’ field of vision to allow immersion. It’s not essential for the enjoyment of the movie."

Tweet by Carlos J. discusses that extra visual information in movies covers audience vision for immersion, not essential for enjoyment

"I don't wanna pay a little more for a ticket just to watch tom Holland hairs in IMAX, I AM GOOD WITH REGULAR 😂"

Comment expressing reluctance to pay extra for an IMAX ticket just to see Tom Holland's hair, preferring regular viewing

"If you see it in IMAX you will see more sky and more tops of people's heads as shown here. They cannot shoot anything top and bottom that is important to the story because no one not watching IMAX, which is almost everyone, would understand what is happening."

User comments on differences in viewing movies in IMAX, noting more sky and tops of people's heads are visible, affecting story comprehension

"For me the sound imax has is the real difference not the screen"

"For me the sound imax has is the real difference not the screen."

Are you going to see The Odyssey in IMAX this weekend? Let me know in the comments.

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