Blackpool's Arc Cinema hosts VIP IMAX screening of Christopher Nolan’s latest epic film The Odyssey
The special screening took place last week.
Blackpool rolled out the red carpet last week at the Arc Cinema as special guests gathered to watch a VIP screening of Christopher Nolan’s latest film The Odyssey.
The Arc Cinema, which opened in the Houndshill Shopping Centre in 2025, remains Lancashire’s only IMAX cinema. It was chosen as the venue for the VIP screening, which took place on Friday 17 July.
Ben Jones, General Manager for the Arc Cinema, said: "The Odyssey is exactly the kind of film IMAX was made for. Christopher Nolan has created a genuine landmark in cinema by producing the first feature ever filmed entirely with IMAX cameras, and we're incredibly proud that audiences in Lancashire can experience it here in Blackpool.”
The Odyssey, written and directed by Christopher Nolan, broke records upon its release by becoming the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX cameras.
Some of the guests at the event included Deputy Mayor Councillor Carl Mitchell and Deputy Mayoress Councillor Diane Mitchell, John Barnett MBE, Councillor Mark Smith and Selina Hayes.
What is The Odyssey
The Odyssey is an epic fantasy film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer. The story follows the legendary hero Odysseus as he faces a perilous journey home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, encountering mythical creatures, powerful gods and dangerous challenges along the way.
The film features a star-studded cast and marks Nolan's ambitious interpretation of one of literature's greatest adventures. Combining large-scale action, emotional storytelling and groundbreaking filmmaking techniques, The Odyssey has been widely praised for delivering a visually spectacular retelling of the timeless tale when it reaches cinemas.