Ticket sales for Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opened yesterday afternoon, leading to long waits and quick sell-outs for IMAX screenings. Scalpers have listed tickets on eBay for up to $1,000. The film is described as the first feature entirely shot on IMAX cameras.
Yesterday afternoon ticket sales for The Odyssey began on AMC's website. Wait times exceeded an hour in some cases, and IMAX showings in New York, Texas, Florida, and Arizona sold out rapidly. Scalpers quickly posted the tickets on eBay. Listings reached hundreds of dollars, with some priced at $1,000. Nolan has encouraged viewers to see the film in IMAX format. The production is noted as the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX cameras.