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Odyssey Ticket Frenzy: BFI IMAX Shatters Records
17 Jun
Summary
- The Odyssey set a new first-day ticket sales record at BFI IMAX.
- It generated an estimated $1 million in revenue on pre-sales.
- The film follows Odysseus's epic journey home after the Trojan War.
The highly anticipated film, The Odyssey, has achieved a monumental opening day for ticket sales at the BFI IMAX, setting an all-time record. This cinematic event has significantly surpassed the first-day pre-sales of blockbuster hits like Dune 2 and Oppenheimer.
On its first day of virtual pre-sales, The Odyssey sold an astounding 28,000 tickets, generating an estimated $1 million in revenue. The demand was so intense that over 20,000 individuals reportedly queued virtually to secure their seats, with premium screenings for August 13 already selling out.
The film's narrative centers on the legendary Greek king Odysseus, chronicling his arduous journey home following the Trojan War. Audiences can anticipate encounters with mythical figures as Odysseus strives to reunite with his wife, Penelope.
The Odyssey is slated for release on July 17, with its exceptional pre-sale performance indicating a potentially massive box office run.
