Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is the reason true 70mm IMAX film prints are back in the spotlight. If that’s what brought you here, our guide to the film’s real-world filming locations covers where it was shot.
But true IMAX 70mm is its own rare thing. Only 42 theaters in the world can show a film this way, spread across seven countries. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond has said the company hasn’t made new film projectors in about 50 years, so every one of these screens runs on a rebuilt, decades-old machine.
Here’s exactly where every one of those screens is, plus a finder that ranks all of them by distance from you, so you can plan a trip around the closest one.
- 42 theaters worldwide show films in true IMAX 70mm, across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and France. You’ll often see 41 cited; published lists differ by a single venue.
- The United States has the most true 70mm screens (26 across 14 states), with California alone home to 8 of them.
- None of these screens are in the GCC. Prague is the closest true 70mm option from the Gulf, around 6.5 hours direct from Dubai.
- The Odyssey’s 70mm run has been extended to Sept. 16, 2026 after weeks of sellouts. Confirm your screening and seat directly with the theater or IMAX before you book flights or hotels.
The 42 True IMAX 70mm Theaters, by Country
The United States dominates the true 70mm map with 26 of the world’s 42 screens. Canada is a distant second with 9, and every other country on the list has just a handful.
42 true IMAX 70mm theaters worldwide, by country. Compiled from Newsweek, Engadget and ComingSoon.net (see Sources below).
A quick word on the count: IMAX and most outlets say “roughly 41.” Newsweek’s published list names 25 US venues, Engadget’s 24, and ComingSoon.net’s 26. The tables below compile every venue named across that release coverage, which comes to 42. A couple of museum venues appear on some lists only, so if one screen makes or breaks your trip, confirm its 70mm showtimes with the theater directly.
Where to Watch in the United States (26 Screens)
The United States has 26 true IMAX 70mm screens spread across 14 states, more than any other country. California has the most of any single state with 8 locations, followed by Colorado, Michigan, New York, Tennessee, and Texas with 2 each.
| City | State | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | California | Regal LA Live | Downtown LA’s true 70mm flagship |
| Hollywood | California | TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX | Landmark theater on Hollywood Boulevard |
| Universal City | California | Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk | — |
| Ontario | California | Regal Edwards Ontario Palace | — |
| Irvine | California | Regal Irvine Spectrum | — |
| San Francisco | California | AMC Metreon 16 | — |
| Dublin | California | Regal Hacienda Crossings | East of San Francisco Bay |
| Sacramento | California | Esquire IMAX Theatre | — |
| Tempe | Arizona | Harkins Arizona Mills 25 with IMAX | Serves the Phoenix area |
| Colorado Springs | Colorado | Cinemark Carefree Circle and IMAX | — |
| Denver | Colorado | Regal UA Colorado Center | — |
| Fort Lauderdale | Florida | AutoNation IMAX | Inside the Museum of Discovery and Science |
| Buford | Georgia | Regal Mall of Georgia | Serves the Atlanta area |
| Woodridge | Illinois | Cinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX | Serves the Chicago area |
| Indianapolis | Indiana | IMAX Theatre at the Indiana State Museum | Museum venue |
| Detroit | Michigan | Chrysler IMAX Dome, Michigan Science Center | Dome screen; missing from some published lists, confirm 70mm showtimes locally |
| Grand Rapids | Michigan | Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North | — |
| Las Vegas | Nevada | Brenden Palms 14 with IMAX | — |
| New York | New York | AMC Lincoln Square 13 & IMAX | The city’s flagship true 70mm venue |
| Rochester | New York | Cinemark Tinseltown and IMAX | — |
| King of Prussia | Pennsylvania | Regal UA King of Prussia | Serves the Philadelphia area |
| Providence | Rhode Island | Providence Place Cinemas 16 and IMAX | — |
| Nashville | Tennessee | Regal Opry Mills | — |
| Chattanooga | Tennessee | Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater | Missing from some published lists, confirm 70mm showtimes locally |
| Dallas | Texas | Cinemark 17 and IMAX | — |
| San Antonio | Texas | AMC Rivercenter 11 with IMAX | — |
If your nearest United States screening is sold out, it’s worth checking the smaller markets on this list. Colorado, Michigan, and other secondary states often have shorter waits than the coasts.
Canada’s 9 True IMAX 70mm Screens
Canada has the second-largest true 70mm network in the world, with 9 screens spread from British Columbia to Nova Scotia.
| City | Province | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | Alberta | Scotiabank Theatre Chinook | — |
| Edmonton | Alberta | Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton | — |
| Regina | Saskatchewan | Kramer IMAX | Inside the Saskatchewan Science Centre |
| Mississauga (Toronto area) | Ontario | Cineplex Cinemas Mississauga | Serves the Greater Toronto Area |
| Vaughan (Toronto area) | Ontario | Cineplex Cinemas Vaughan | Serves the Greater Toronto Area |
| Langley (Vancouver area) | British Columbia | Cineplex Cinemas Langley | — |
| Richmond (Vancouver area) | British Columbia | SilverCity Riverport Cinemas | — |
| Halifax | Nova Scotia | Cineplex Cinemas Bayers Lake | Atlantic Canada’s only true 70mm screen |
| Montreal | Quebec | Cinéma Banque Scotia Montréal | Quebec’s only true 70mm screen |
United Kingdom’s 3 True IMAX 70mm Screens
The United Kingdom has 3 true IMAX 70mm screens. London’s two screens sold out into September within days of release, and more September dates have been promised now that the run has been extended.
| City | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| London | BFI IMAX | Best-known true 70mm venue in the UK |
| London | The Ronson Theatre, Science Museum | City’s second true 70mm screen |
| Manchester | Vue Manchester IMAX & The Printworks | True 70mm option outside the capital |
Australia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and France
Four countries round out the list with a single true IMAX 70mm screen apiece, so each is effectively a one-city trip.
| Country | City | Theater | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Melbourne | IMAX Melbourne | Only 15/70 film projector in the Southern Hemisphere |
| Belgium | Brussels | Kinepolis Brussels | Only true 70mm screen in the country |
| Czech Republic | Prague | IMAX theater at Palác Flora | Only true 70mm screen in the country |
| France | Montpellier | Pathé Odysseum | Only true 70mm screen in the country; fitted with a projector days before release |
What If You’re in the GCC?
None of the 42 true IMAX 70mm screens are in the Gulf. The region’s cinema boom happened almost entirely with digital projection, so it never inherited the older film-based IMAX auditoriums that the US and Europe built decades ago.
You can still watch The Odyssey in standard digital IMAX at home. VOX Cinemas is showing it across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. You just won’t get the taller 1.43:1 frame or film-grain resolution of a true 70mm print.
If you do want the true 70mm experience, Prague is the closest option from the Gulf, at roughly 6.5 hours direct from Dubai. London and Brussels are both around 7.5 hours direct, and London has the deepest true 70mm bench of the three, with two screens instead of one.
Tips for Picking Which City to Visit
Book as early as possible. Los Angeles, New York, and London sold out weeks of true 70mm screenings within days of release, and IMAX has already extended the run once, to Sept. 16, 2026, to absorb the demand.
Consider a less obvious city. A true 70mm seat in Dallas, Calgary, or Prague can be easier to land than one in a headline city with global demand. The finder at the top of this page ranks all 42 screens by distance from wherever you are.
Check the official IMAX website or the specific theater’s page before you commit to travel, and confirm the format at the box office one more time before your trip. Some cinemas run both a true 70mm screen and a separate digital IMAX screen, and you want to be sure which ticket you’re holding.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many true IMAX 70mm theaters are there, and where?
42 theaters worldwide can show a film in true IMAX 70mm, spread across the United States (26), Canada (9), the United Kingdom (3), and one each in Australia, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and France.
Is it 41 or 42 true IMAX 70mm theaters?
IMAX and most outlets cite roughly 41. Published lists differ by a venue or two: Newsweek names 25 US theaters, Engadget 24, and ComingSoon.net 26. Compiling every venue named across that coverage gives the 42 listed on this page. A couple of museum venues appear on some lists only, so confirm 70mm showtimes with the theater before you travel.
Which country and state have the most true IMAX 70mm theaters?
The United States has the most with 26 true IMAX 70mm screens across 14 states, and California alone accounts for 8 of them. Canada is second with 9 screens.
Is there a true IMAX 70mm theater in the GCC?
No. None of the 42 true 70mm screens are in the Gulf. The Odyssey is still playing in standard digital IMAX at VOX Cinemas in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and Prague is the closest true 70mm option, about 6.5 hours direct from Dubai.
Are true IMAX 70mm tickets for The Odyssey still available?
The first weeks sold out almost instantly: Los Angeles and New York through Aug. 19, 2026, and London into September. IMAX has since extended the 70mm run to Sept. 16, 2026 and added showtimes, so seats do open up. Smaller markets and secondary cities on the list remain your best chance at a seat, and you should check directly with the theater or IMAX before you book travel.
Why are there so few true IMAX 70mm theaters?
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond has said the company hasn’t manufactured new film projectors in about 50 years, and many of the original parts no longer exist. The current network of screens runs on refurbished, decades-old projectors, several of them rebuilt specifically for The Odyssey.
Sources
- Newsweek — The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Theaters: Full List
- Engadget — Here are the IMAX theaters that can play ‘The Odyssey’ in true 70mm
- ComingSoon.net — The Odyssey 70mm IMAX Theaters List (US, UK, Canada)
- Variety — Why Aren’t There More IMAX 70mm Screens for ‘The Odyssey’?
- Variety — The Odyssey IMAX 70mm Showtimes: Will There Be More Tickets?
- Forbes — ‘The Odyssey’ IMAX 70mm screenings extended after weeks of sold-out showings
- NewsNation — ‘The Odyssey’: IMAX 70mm showings sold out 7 weeks in advance
- Türkiye Today — Only 41 theaters in the world can show The Odyssey the way Nolan shot it
- Box Office Pro FR — Le Pathé Odysseum s’équipe d’un projecteur IMAX 70mm
- FilmInk — IMAX Melbourne, only cinema in the Southern Hemisphere to screen The Odyssey on IMAX 70mm film
- Kinepolis — IMAX 70mm in Brussels
- VOX Cinemas UAE — The Odyssey, Now Showing
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