The Odyssey’s $1.8B Box Office Run Boosts Imax as Digital Release Nears

WHO:

Deadline - Christopher Nolan directed *The Odyssey*.

Deadline - Imax reported quarterly results and identified *The Odyssey* as its highest-grossing Imax title ever.

Variety - Imax identified *The Odyssey* as its highest-grossing release of all time.

Deadline - Imax CEO discussed the platform’s “Power And Potential.”

WHAT:

Reddit Movies - *The Odyssey* is scheduled to return to Imax 70mm theaters.

Deadline - Imax reported revenue of $175 million, a 64% increase, for the three months ended in September.

Variety - Imax recorded $175 million in third-quarter 2026 revenue, up 64% from $106.7 million in the same three-month period in 2025.

Variety - Imax reported its best-ever revenue and profits in the third quarter of 2026.

Deadline - Imax shares rose 4% in early trading after its reported results; the shares had gained 40% year to date and 60% over the period omitted from the article excerpt.

Coming Soon - *The Odyssey* earned approximately $1.8 billion worldwide.

Coming Soon - *The Odyssey* is preparing to debut on digital platforms soon, followed by 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions.

WHERE:

Coming Soon - *The Odyssey*’s approximately $1.8 billion box-office total was worldwide.

WHEN:

Reddit Movies - The 70mm theatrical return is scheduled to start Dec 11.

WHY:

Deadline - *The Odyssey* fueled Imax’s quarterly revenue growth.

Variety - The film helped drive Imax’s record third-quarter revenue and profits.

HOW:

Coming Soon - The film’s digital release and subsequent 4K UHD and Blu-ray editions will offer audiences additional ways to watch it beyond theaters.

(UPDATED November 5, 2026 21:04 UTC)

Imax reported record quarterly revenue of $175 million, with *The Odyssey* driving growth. The Christopher Nolan film became Imax’s highest-grossing release ever. It returns to Imax 70-millimeter theaters December 11.

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(UPDATED November 5, 2026 16:02 UTC)

Imax reported record third-quarter revenue and profits, fueled by Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster, The Odyssey. The film became Imax’s highest-grossing title ever, earning about $1.8 billion worldwide. Imax revenue reached $175 million, up 64 percent, as shares rose in early trading.