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Fans pay up to $2,000 for 'The Odyssey' 70mm IMAX tickets amid scarcity

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Fans of the film "The Odyssey" are paying significantly inflated prices, sometimes up to $2,000 for a pair of tickets, on secondary markets like eBay to secure seats for 70mm IMAX screenings. This surge in demand, coupled with a limited supply of only 34 IMAX theaters in the U.S. and Canada equipped for this format, has created a hot resale market for tickets and exclusive memorabilia. The film's success, grossing over $700 million globally, highlights the economic impact of scarcity meeting high demand for unique viewing experiences. AI

RANK_REASON Significant secondary market activity driven by high demand for a specific film format, impacting theatrical economics. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Fans pay up to $2,000 for 'The Odyssey' 70mm IMAX tickets amid scarcity

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sarah Glodek ·

    ‘A hidden gem’: Odyssey fans are shelling out up to $2,000 to buy 70mm IMAX tickets on eBay

    This box office success story is inspiring record cinema attendance rates and points to a rise in analogue methods used in Hollywood.

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