'The Odyssey' ticket rush overwhelms AMC website and app

Nbcwashington · Jun 05, 2026 · 482 words · By Francie Ebert; NBC News

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What to know about 'The Odyssey' ticket rush overwhelms AMC website and app

Making plans to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” turned into a quest of its own for some fans on Thursday as a surge of would-be ticket buyers appeared to bog down AMC’s website.

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What happened

Making plans to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” turned into a quest of its own for some fans on Thursday as a surge of would-be ticket buyers appeared to bog down AMC’s website.

Why it matters

Dozens of people online said they encountered technical glitches while attempting to use the theater’s app to purchase tickets for the movie, which hits theaters on July 17.

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Claim 1: “its star-studded cast, which also includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o and Robert Pattinson.”

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The cast list is confirmed by Wikipedia and multiple other web sources (TikTok, 'Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, Explained'), including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and Robert Pattinson.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Stanley Holland (born 1 June 1996) is an English actor. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a BAFTA Award and three Saturn Awards. He was featured on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Eur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Holland

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Odyssey is a 2026 epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic the Odyssey, the film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odyssey_(2026_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman ( zen-DAY-ə; born September 1, 1996) is an American actress and singer. Her accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award, and in 2022 Time named…
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Claim 2: “NBC News and Universal Pictures share Comcast as a parent company.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that Comcast acquired NBC Universal, making it the parent company of both NBC News and Universal Pictures.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On December 3, 2009, telecommunications company Comcast announced its intent to acquire mass media company NBC Universal from General Electric (GE). The acquisition was subject to scrutiny from activi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Inc. (UFEG), also known as Universal Filmed Entertainment and doing business as Universal Studios (formerly known as Universal Studios Inc.), is an American en…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Universal Television LLC, abbreviated as UTV, is an American television production company and the television studio arm of NBC, established in 2004 as the successor to Revue Studios, NBC Studios, Stu…
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Claim 3: “is the first feature to be shot entirely on IMAX film.”

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Multiple independent sources (AOL, Saint Louis Science Center, and a news report) confirm that 'The Odyssey' is the first feature film shot entirely on IMAX film.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Odyssey is the first-ever feature film shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras, the highest-resolution cameras in the world. This historic achievement as made possible through a fleet of newly-develo…
https://www.slsc.org/attraction/the-odyssey/

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web search NEUTRAL — "The Odyssey" is the first feature film to be shot entirely on IMAX film, prized for its high resolution – or image quality – that is up to three times higher than digital cameras.
https://www.aol.com/articles/why-odyssey-shot-entirely-imax-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey, the Oppenheimer director’s epic take on the classic Greek myth, will shoot entirely on Imax film cameras, a first for a commercial feature.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/nolan-od…

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Claim 4: “the movie, which hits theaters on July 17”

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Wikipedia and multiple other sources (NYPost, YouTube trailer, official movie site) confirm the theatrical release date of July 17, 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, who co-wrote the screenplay with Arthur C. Clarke. Its plot was inspired by several short stories op…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Odyssey (; Ancient Greek: Ὀδύσσεια, romanized: Odýsseia [odýsseːa]) is one of two major epics of ancient Greek literature attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest surviving works of literature…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey

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Claim 5: “Nolan, a two-time Oscar winner, also boasts a large existing fan base, having helmed multiple blockbusters including “Interstellar,” “The Dark Knight” and “Oppenheimer.””

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No evidence was provided in the search results to verify Christopher Nolan's Oscar count or his direction of these specific films, although these are widely known general facts.

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Claim 6: ““The Odyssey,” which is being distributed by Universal Pictures, is based on the epic by the ancient Greek poet Homer.”

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Wikipedia confirms the film is an adaptation of Homer's epic, and Universal Pictures is identified as the distributor in the film's Wikipedia entry.

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web search NEUTRAL — Universal City Studios LLC (doing business as Universal Pictures), commonly known as Universal Studios or simply Universal, is an American film production and distribution company headquartered at the…
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web search NEUTRAL — Universal Orlando, officially the Universal Orlando Resort, is an entertainment resort complex in Orlando, Florida composed of three theme parks, one water park, and eleven resort hotels. Spanning 1,2…
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web search NEUTRAL — Plan your next family vacation at Universal Orlando Resort today. Experience amazing hotels, shopping experiences and thrilling theme parks in Orlando, FL.
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Claim 7: “It stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca who is journeying home after the 10-year Trojan War.”

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The Wikipedia entry for 'The Odyssey (2026 film)' explicitly states that Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — American actor Matt Damon made his film debut with a small role in Mystic Pizza (1988), after which he played several supporting roles. His first leading role was in the legal drama film The Rainmaker…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In Greek and Roman mythology, Odysseus ( ; Ancient Greek: Ὀδυσσεύς, Ὀδυσεύς, romanized: Odysseús, Odyseús, IPA: [o.dy(s).sěu̯s]), also known by the Latin variant Ulysses (, UK also ; Latin: Ulysses, U…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odysseus

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Claim 8: “The R-rated film reportedly had a production budget of $250 million”

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The $250 million budget is cited in the film's Wikipedia entry and other industry reports. The R rating is confirmed by a specific article discussing the film's rating.

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Claim 9: “a surge of would-be ticket buyers appeared to bog down AMC’s website”

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Multiple web search results confirm that ticket demand for 'The Odyssey' overwhelmed the AMC website and app.

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web search NEUTRAL — The race for tickets to The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s new epic, has turned online purchasing into an unexpected challenge. Milhares fans tried to reserve seats for screenings in IMAX and other prem…
https://www.mixvale.com.br/2026/06/05/demand-for-the-odyssey…

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web search NEUTRAL — Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey has taken the unusual step of selling some tickets a year early. Is it a way forward for beleaguered studios – or just a stunt? Marketing campaign…
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20250725-how-nolans-the-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Odyssey is a 2026 epic fantasy action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Odyssey_(2026_film)

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