Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' to Screen in 70mm at Historic Westwood Theatre
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Christopher Nolan's new film 'The Odyssey' will have a special three-week 70mm screening run at the historic Village Theatre in Westwood, beginning July 17. The screenings are part of a fundraising series for the theater, which will close this fall for a year-long renovation before reopening in 2027. Tickets for the limited engagement go on sale Thursday.
Facts First
- A three-week 70mm run of 'The Odyssey' begins July 17 at Westwood's Village Theatre, with three showtimes daily.
- Tickets go on sale Thursday at 9 a.m. PT for the screenings, which are a fundraising effort before the theater's renovation.
- The event is a partnership between the American Cinematheque, Universal Pictures, and the Village Directors Circle, a filmmaker group that purchased the theater.
- The historic theater will close this fall for a year of restoration and is scheduled to reopen in 2027 with an expanded programming slate.
- 'The Odyssey' features a major cast and was shot using new Imax technology, adapted from Homer's saga by Nolan and producer Emma Thomas.
What Happened
Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' will screen in 70mm at the Village Theatre in Westwood for a three-week run starting July 17, with three showtimes per day. The screenings are presented in partnership with the American Cinematheque, Universal Pictures, and the Village Directors Circle, a group of filmmakers led by Ivan Reitman that purchased the historic theater in 2024. Nolan and producer Emma Thomas are partners in the Village Directors Circle. The American Cinematheque is programming these screenings as fundraising opportunities before the theater closes this fall for a one-year renovation. The theater's booth will be fitted with restored dual 70mm projectors for this run.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a film enthusiast in the Los Angeles area, this offers a rare chance to see a major new release presented in a premium 70mm format at a historic venue before it undergoes a lengthy restoration. The event may be a unique cinematic experience, given the film's use of new Imax technology and the theater's specialized projection. For the local community and film industry, the renovation project signals a long-term commitment to preserving and enhancing a cultural landmark, which could become a more vibrant hub for premieres and film festivals in the future.
What's Next
Tickets for the 'The Odyssey' screenings go on sale Thursday at 9 a.m. PT. Following this limited run and other fundraising events, the Village Theatre is scheduled to close this fall for renovation and restoration. The American Cinematheque will act as the operating partner for the Village Directors Circle. The renovated theater is slated to reopen in 2027 and plans to host a wide variety of events, including screenings with filmmaker conversations, awards season events, new releases, retrospectives, and film festivals like Beyond Fest.