Advance ticket sales for Christopher Nolan’s next film The odyssey have caused an increase in demand on AMC Theaters, IMAX, Fandango and major booking platforms.
Fans are reporting long wait times and system delays as excitement for the film reaches its peak.
The blockbuster, widely known online as the movie The Odyssey, has become one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. Early access screenings and tickets for the movie Odyssey generate huge traffic on movie platforms.
The rush intensified after certain premium screenings went live, with users reporting queues and glitches on AMC’s movie platforms and AMC theaters, as well as delays on Fandango and IMAX booking pages.
For the uninitiated, advance tickets for major IMAX releases are often used as early allocation windows, allowing exhibitors to manage demand for premium formats like IMAX 70mm and opening night screenings.
Demand for Odyssey movie tickets has been particularly strong due to its large-scale production and first-ever IMAX presentation strategy.
The movie craze is evident in the fact that movie theater operators are preparing for what analysts call one of the most competitive first-run booking periods in recent years.
