The Odyssey Returns to IMAX as Digger’s Run Comes to an End a Week After Launch
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Tom Cruise’s film Digger opened to $20 million worldwide, ending its brief IMAX run after only 41 theaters equipped for the format. The movie, shot in VistaVision and produced on a $160 million budget, received mixed reviews, holding a 51% Rotten Tomatoes score. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, already grossing $1.76 billion, will return to select IMAX screens on October 9, replacing Digger. Upcoming IMAX releases include Street Fighter (Oct 16) and Godzilla Minus Zero (Nov 3).
💡 Why It Matters
- · The shift underscores how limited IMAX infrastructure shapes theatrical strategy, affecting both blockbuster revenue and audience experience.