"The Odyssey" Made History As The First Film Shot Entirely With IMAX Cameras, And 22 More Facts

Published: Jul 17, 2026 1:01 PM • Updated: Jul 17, 2026 4:05 PM • Original source

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The movie used more than 2.1 million feet of film — longer than the distance between Toronto and New York.

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Facts have been sourced from the film's production notes unless otherwise noted.