Best Seats for The Odyssey in IMAX
Nolan's next epic - captured on new IMAX film cameras for the biggest possible frame.
Christopher Nolan · 2026 · Native IMAX ratio 1.43:1 (true IMAX)
Following Oppenheimer, Nolan returns to large-format film for The Odyssey - which means the same advice applies: a true-IMAX presentation will swing between widescreen and the towering 1.43:1 frame.
Plan your seat around that tall frame. The centre column, two-thirds back, keeps the full height in comfortable view as scenes open up.
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How The Odyssey was shot
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is being shot on the latest IMAX film cameras, continuing his run of large-format epics. Expect extensive true-IMAX 1.43:1 sequences designed to fill the full screen height.
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Year | 2026 |
| IMAX capture | Shot on 15/70mm IMAX film |
| Expanded IMAX ratio | 1.43:1 (true IMAX) |
Sequences that open up to the full IMAX frame
- Open-sea voyaging sequences
- Large-scale mythological set-pieces
- Intimate full-height close-ups
Where to sit
For The Odyssey, aim for the centre column, roughly two-thirds of the way back. On a 1.43:1 (true IMAX) presentation this keeps the very tall frame comfortably within your field of view.
- ✓ Centre seats keep geometry and sound balanced.
- ✓ Two-thirds back avoids neck strain on the tall frame.
- ✕ Avoid the front rows - the image overruns your vision.
- ✕ Avoid the far sides - curvature and sound skew.
Read the full reasoning in our best seat in IMAX guide.
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External references: The Odyssey (2026 film) on Wikipedia · IMAX on Wikipedia
Frequently asked questions
How should I watch The Odyssey?
On a true 1.43:1 IMAX film screen if one is within reach, since that is the format Nolan shoots for. IMAX with Laser is the strongest digital alternative.
Where are the best seats for The Odyssey in IMAX?
Centre column, roughly two-thirds of the way back (rows 8-11 in a typical IMAX auditorium), so the tall film frame fills your view without neck strain.