IMAX projectionist shares stunning theatre view, says don't miss The Odyssey in 70mm

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to impress audiences with its immersive IMAX presentation. An IMAX projectionist has now shared a stunning view from inside the projection booth during a screening of the film. Calling the theatrical experience truly extraordinary, he urged moviegoers not to miss The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm if they have the opportunity.Taylor Umphenour, an IMAX film projectionist, shared a series of photos on Instagram from inside the projection booth. Taken from the projectionist's perspective, the images show the massive IMAX screen and a packed auditorium, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how The Odyssey is presented to audiences.Sharing his experience, he wrote, "Projectionist POV: THE ODYSSEY in IMAX 70mm. It’s been amazing weekend projecting this film in IMAX 70mm for around-the-clock sold-out shows. This is the first feature film ever shot end-to-end with film cameras in the IMAX 70mm format (sic)."He further added, "Director Christopher Nolan has been pioneering the use of IMAX cameras for decades, and The Odyssey represents the culmination of that work - pushing the format further than it’s ever gone before. For those of us in IMAX projection, it’s a privilege to bring this 11-mile film print to life exactly as intended (sic)." Concluding his post, Umphenour said that every screening reaffirmed how extraordinary the theatrical experience could still be. He also urged audiences to watch The Odyssey in IMAX 70mm film if they had the opportunity.Not every IMAX screening is the sameAlthough The Odyssey was filmed entirely with IMAX cameras, not every theatre or premium format offers the same viewing experience. Screen size, image quality and even the amount of the picture visible can vary depending on the format selected. To help audiences make an informed choice, the film's official website has released a detailed guide explaining the available formats, including IMAX 70mm, IMAX Laser, Dolby Cinema, 70mm film, 35mm and Premium Large Format (PLF), along with how each presents the film.Can audiences in India watch it in IMAX 70mm?Indian audiences, however, cannot watch The Odyssey in its intended IMAX 70mm format, as the country currently has no commercial theatres equipped with 15/70mm IMAX film projectors or the large auditoriums required for the format.While India has more than 30 digital IMAX screens, they project films in a 1.90:1 aspect ratio instead of the taller 1.43:1 format preferred by filmmakers like Christopher Nolan.Interestingly, Gujarat Science City in Ahmedabad houses a 15/70mm IMAX projector, but it is used exclusively for educational and science films rather than commercial movie screenings.About The OdysseyWritten and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, whose perilous journey home begins after the Trojan War.The film also features Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, along with Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Samantha Morton, Zendaya and Charlize Theron in key roles.The Odyssey released in theatres on July 17.- EndsPublished By: Pritinanda BeheraPublished On: Jul 22, 2026 06:01 IST