Odyssey Returns to Screens in December
Universal Pictures will release the film in over 1,000 North American theaters on December 11, including IMAX formats.
By Arjun Weber ·
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic is heading back to movie houses next month.
Universal Pictures has scheduled a nationwide re-release for December 11. The film will play in more than 1,000 theaters across North America. The distribution deal includes all formats, with specific emphasis on IMAX and IMAX 70mm screenings.
The movie originally opened on July 17. It previously held an extended run in 70mm IMAX theaters throughout September. This new release coincides with the start of the awards season. The film is positioned for potential nominations at the Academy Awards.
Box office figures show the film has collected $626 million in domestic revenue. The global total stands at $1.8 billion. It holds the record for the highest-grossing R-rated movie in history. The production was the first film shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
Matt Damon leads the cast as Odysseus. The ensemble also includes Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The plot follows the Greek hero’s ten-year journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. He must overcome obstacles to return to his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus. Telemachus defends the household against suitors seeking the throne.
