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Christopher Nolan’s new film has been revealed to be an adaptation ofThe Odyssey. Universal Pictures announced the film on Tuesday, revealing a release date of June 14, 2025. Nolan’s film boasts a star cast of Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. However, fans are most thrilled about the film because of the director’s use of new IMAX film technology.
Earlier, Nolan’s Oscar-winning film,Oppenheimer, singlehandedly revived one art that took backstage when digital filmmaking became popular. It was the Interstellar director who made IMAX popular among cine-goers and gave back jobs to many IMAX projectionists with his latest film.
Christopher Nolan’s biggest weapon forThe Odysseyis the brand-new IMAX technology
Christopher Nolanhas found another story worth telling and this timehe picked Homer’s mythic poemOdyssey. The visionary filmmaker is all set to make another film that could easily sweep the Oscars in 2027. Homer’s foundational work follows Odysseus’ journey from Troy to Ithaca after the Trojan War.
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Nolan’s Oscar glory attractedmany mainstream names to his next film. The film has reportedly added multiple A-listers fromMatt DamontoTom Holland. They are also some of the highest-paid actors in the industry, making Nolan’s film a costly affair. However, these actors are not the biggest weapon in Nolan’s arsenal for this film.
Ever since Nolan and David Keighley convinced Kodak to continue with their IMAX 1570 mm film production, many of his acclaimed films used this format. Nolan made films likeThe Dark Knightand its sequel,Interstellar,Dunkirk, and the most recentOppenheimerusing the 1570 format. In the latter, he also used the traditional IMAX projection technology.
However, as Universal Pictures made it clear in their announcement, Nolan’s new film,The Odyssey, is being shot across the world using“brand new IMAX film technology.”The emphasis on the technology during the announcement phase itself has made fans excited about this new technology.
Christopher Nolan’s next film ‘The Odyssey’ is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on June 12, 2025.
Besides Damon and Holland, Nolan has also reportedly brought in Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, and Charlize Theron. Nolan and Universal will look to repeat theirOppenheimersuccess, both at the box office and during the awards season, for this film.
What does the new IMAX technology enable Christopher Nolan to do?
Fans have found out more information about the features of the new IMAX technology used in the film. While IMAX 15/65 Film is still not a digital camera, it has some pretty groundbreaking features. It will be 30% quieter than the existing cameras, which would help Nolan to record dialogue and mix sound on the set.
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The camera is also much lighter in weight, considering its all-new multi-layer carbon fiber body and structure. It has enhanced stability which helps in handling the camera with more precision and control. It also boasts a new brighter Optical Viewfinder designed by Panavision.
The camera also has enhanced connectivity, with features like Gigabit Ethernet, USB-C, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. More features of the new technology can be found in this X post:
Details of the new IMAX film camera that Christopher Nolan will use for his next film ‘THE ODYSSEY’• 30% quieter than existing IMAX film camera.• Enhanced Stability & Exposure: Increased precision and control for even more stunning visuals.• Advanced Construction:…pic.twitter.com/lfhNf0PilS
Nolan’s love for the IMAX is making it more popular. Denis Villeneuve also chose an IMAX experience for his film,Dune: Part Two. While he shot the film with IMAX digital cameras rather than the 1570 film, he credited Nolan’sOppenheimerfor choosing IMAX (via Associated Press).
The Odysseywill be out in theaters on July 01, 2025.
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