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Every Tentpole Following Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Will Be Fully Shot in IMAX

Pushing the envelope to a higher and more difficult level...

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Jan 16, 2026
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Christopher Nolan is a game changer. That’s why he’s regarded as a modern-day Stanley Kubrick. When he took on the Batman in 2005, he adopted the notion of a masked vigilante and put his own stamp on it, resulting in not one, but two additional Batman films that stretched the boundaries of cinema to new heights.

Like Kubrick, Nolan tackles large themes while maintaining control over his films and vision. His job entails more than just gathering other talents to make a film. For Nolan, filmmaking is about propelling cinema forward. That’s why his body of work, like Kubrick’s, cannot be imitated.

The Odyssey': First Look At Matt Damon In Christopher Nolan Epic Movie
Matt Damon in The Odyssey: Universal Pictures

Here’s why Nolan is Nolan:

  • Original

  • Professional

  • Methodical

  • Focus on the craft

  • Innovative

Speaking of innovation, let’s go back to 2008, when The Dark Knight debuted on the big screen. Not only was it something completely out of the box in terms of writing, filmmaking, and performance. The Dark Knight was an introduction to IMAX technology.

Almost every othe…

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