AceShowbiz - The film Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey sold an impressive 28,000 tickets at BFI IMAX within the first 24 hours of sales, Superherohype reports. The venue earned a record-breaking £750,000 from these initial sales, marking the highest first-day gross in its history.

Winteriscoming also detailed that this 24-hour ticket haul more than doubled the previous record set by Dune: Part Two, which earned £366,000. Superherohype adds that The Odyssey outpaced Nolan’s earlier hit Oppenheimer, which grossed £254,000 in its first day at the same location. Furthermore, four opening weekend screenings sold out in under an hour nearly a year before the film’s official release, including a special midnight showing to kick off continuous weekend showings at BFI IMAX. Deadline confirms that The Odyssey is the first feature shot entirely using IMAX 70mm film and cameras, setting a technical benchmark ahead of its July 17 release.

Christopher Nolan is renowned for his ambitious filmmaking and screenwriting, with credits including Oppenheimer and The Dark Knight Trilogy. His latest project, The Odyssey, features a star-studded ensemble with Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway among the cast. This epic retelling of Homer’s classic tale showcases Nolan’s signature blend of spectacle and narrative complexity, supported by a substantial $250 million budget.

The record-breaking ticket sales highlight the strong anticipation and fan loyalty Nolan commands, especially at premium venues like BFI IMAX. With advance sales eclipsing previous hits and the film’s July release poised to draw massive audiences, The Odyssey is shaping up to be both a critical and commercial milestone for Nolan and the large-format cinema experience.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Superherohype.