Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give readers a chance to attend an Advance 70mm Screening of this Summer’s most anticipated cinematic moment, Christopher Nolan‘s THE ODYSSEY.
Screenings take place Monday, July 13, 2026 in:
TORONTO
MONTREAL
VANCOUVER
Synopsis:
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.
The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip
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Screenings take place 7.13.26 in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.
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Immerse yourself in the world of The Odyssey, in studio with composer Ludwig Göransson. Experience it in theatres 07.17.26.
Watch the new featurette ‘IN STUDIO: LUDWIG GÖRANSSON’:
Soundtrack available to pre-order on Vinyl & CD by Made by Mutant and pre-save on digital streaming platforms: https://backlotmusic.ffm.to/theodyssey
THE ODYSSEY – IN THEATERS JULY 17
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.
The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
Genre: Mythic Action Epic
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron
Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip
TIFF invites audiences to explore time, memory, and bold new worlds through two upcoming marquee series at TIFF Lightbox: Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs (July 8–August 20) presented by Air France, and a fall anime series titled Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation guest-curated by acclaimed Japanese director Masaaki Yuasa. Presented ahead of this summer’s premiere of The Odyssey, the Nolan retrospective celebrates the Oscar-winning, self-taught filmmaker with screenings of his work, exclusively on 35mm and 70mm film. Nolan made his directorial debut with Following in the Discovery section at TIFF ’98, and he last returned for TIFF ’17 with a special screening of Dunkirk in celebration of IMAX’s 50th anniversary. To launch the TIFF series, The Ringer and Spotify’s The Big Picture will host a live recording of their podcast at TIFF Lightbox with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, marking the first time an episode will be recorded in Canada.
“The marquee series at TIFF Lightbox was envisioned to present big artists and ideas that capture and shape popular imagination,” said Anita Lee, Chief Programming Officer, TIFF. “Christopher Nolan is one of the most influential voices in contemporary cinema today where each new film is a cultural event, while anime continues to explode as an art force shaping global entertainment across mediums. These programmes offer audiences of all ages a compelling look at the scale, creativity, and innovation that define film today.”
“We’ve enjoyed many hours of lively conversation around Christopher Nolan’s films, so we’re thrilled to join TIFF for this summer’s series,” said Fennessey and Dobbins. “We can’t wait to bring our show to Canada for the first time to record a very special episode and screen one of our Nolan faves, Tenet, for Toronto movie lovers.”
Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs
July 8–Aug 20, Presented by Air France
Tenet (2020)
Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs anchors TIFF’s summer programming with multiple screenings of all 12 of Nolan’s directed features, including many presented in stunning 70mm in Cinema 1, the Lightbox’s largest and most technically advanced cinema. Alongside the films, TIFF’s marquee series features a lineup of special guests and events, beginning with The Big Picture’s live podcast recording on July 8, followed by a deep dive on Tenet (July 9) with co-hosts Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins.
Additional programming includes a Silver Screenings presentation of The Right Stuff (July 24), a film Nolan cited as one of his favourites, preceded by an in‑cinema talk from a space exploration expert along with a free pop‑up planetarium activation in the Lightbox atrium, which will also be available ahead of each screening of Interstellar; these events are all presented in partnership with Space Place Canada and Astronomy in Action. A Quote Along screening of Barbie will take place directly before Oppenheimer (July 18) as a playful nod to the Summer of 2023’s “Barbenheimer.” Rounding out the lineup is the free and interactive Introduction to Film Formats event (July 12), which will explore the art and craft of analogue film, programmed in collaboration with IMAX. For more information, visit tiff.net/nolan.
Nolan Films & Events:
July 8, 7pm: The Big Picture: Live from TIFF Lightbox
July 9, 7pm: Tenet (2020) in 70mm, with Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
July 10, 6:30pm: Memento (2000) in 35mm
July 11, 4pm: Following (1998) in 35mm with guest Adam Nayman
July 12, 3pm: Oppenheimer (2023) in 70mm
July 14, 6pm: Tenet (2020) in 70mm
July 16, 6pm: The Prestige (2006) in 35mm with Scott Hammell, magician and stunt artist
July 17, 6pm:Following (1998) in 35mm
July 18, 4pm: Oppenheimer (2023) in 70mm
July 19, 3pm: Memento (2000) in 35mm
July 19, 7pm: Tenet (2020) in 70mm
July 22, 7pm: Oppenheimer (2023) in 70mm
July 25, 3pm: Inception (2010) in 35mm, with a pre-screening discussion with Nolan author and journalist Dan Jolin
July 26, 3pm: The Prestige (2006) in 35mm
July 28, 6:30pm: Insomnia (2002) in 35mm
July 31, 6pm: Batman Begins (2005) in 35mm
August 1, 6pm: The Dark Knight (2008) in 35mm, with recorded introduction by Academy Award-winning sound designer Richard King
August 2, 6pm: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in 35mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 6, 6:30pm: Inception (2010) in 35mm
August 7, 6:30pm:Interstellar (2014) in 70mm
August 8, 3pm: Batman Begins (2005) in 35mm
August 9, 4pm: Interstellar (2014) in 70mm
August 12, 6pm: Dunkirk (2017) in 70mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 14: 6pm: Insomnia (2002) in 35mm
August 15, 3:30pm: The Dark Knight (2008) in 35mm, recorded introduction by Academy Award-winning sound designer Richard King
August 15, 8pm: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) in 35mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 16, 4pm: Dunkirk (2017) in 70mm, with recorded introduction by Dan Jolin
August 18, 7:30pm: Interstellar (2014) in 70mm
August 20, 5:30pm: Dunkirk (2017) in 70mm preceded by Nolan Trivia, presented by Air France
Tickets for Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs July programming will be available for TIFF Members on Thursday, June 11 at 12pm, and to the public on Friday, June 12. Tickets for August programming will be available for TIFF Members on Thursday, July 16 at 12pm, and to the public on Friday, July 17. To learn more, visit tiff.net/membership.
Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation
November & December (specific dates to be announced at a later time)
A black and while headshot photo of Masaaki Yuasa
Masaaki Yuasa
Masaaki Yuasa, one of Japan’s most celebrated and influential anime filmmakers, will guest-curate TIFF’s fall marquee series, Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation. Building on the success of TIFF’s 2023 Pop Japan! marquee and expanding on TIFF Cinematheque’s ongoing Animate programme, the series will present a sweeping survey of animation, spanning years of groundbreaking storytelling, artistry, and innovation.
“It is an honour to curate this series for TIFF,” said Masaaki Yuasa. “I am looking forward to finally meeting the Toronto audience that I have heard so much about. As I begin shaping the lineup, I am excited to look back at the works that sparked my own imagination from a young age, and to curate a series with a focus on the artists who have defined the genre and the incredible creators who continue to push the visual possibilities of anime today. I hope to bring a programme that truly surprises and delights everyone.”
Masaaki Yuasa is an acclaimed Japanese animator, creator and director known for his visually inventive and genre-defying work across film and television. After beginning his career on series including Crayon Shin-chan, he made his feature directorial debut with Mind Game (2004), which earned major international acclaim and multiple awards. He later directed celebrated works including The Tatami Galaxy, Ping Pong the Animation, Night Is Short, Walk On Girl, Lu Over the Wall, Devilman Crybaby, and Inu-Oh. In 2013, he co-founded the animation studio Science SARU, and in 2021 he received Japan’s Medal with Purple Ribbon for his contributions to the arts. In 2025, Yuasa launched his own animation studio, ame pippin.
TIFF’s July/August Programming will be announced tomorrow: Wednesday, May 27 at 12pm ET.
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About TIFF:
TIFF is a not-for-profit cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world through film. A global leader in film and entertainment, TIFF initiatives include the annual Toronto International Film Festival® in September; TIFF Lightbox, which features five cinemas, plus learning and entertainment facilities; the Donald Shebib TIFF Film Circuit, an innovative national distribution program; and TIFF: The Market launching in 2026. The organization generates an estimated annual economic impact of $240 million CAD. TIFF Lightbox is generously supported by contributors including the Province of Ontario, the Government of Canada, the City of Toronto, the Reitman family (Ivan Reitman, Agi Mandel, and Susan Michaels), The Daniels Corporation, and RBC. For more information, visit tiff.net.
TIFF is generously supported by Major Sponsors RBC and Visa
and Major Supporters the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Toronto.
Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs is presented by Air France.
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theatres everywhere on July 17, 2026.
The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.
The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
Genre: Mythic Action Epic
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron
Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip
THE ODYSSEY – IN THEATRES JULY 17, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX®film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opens in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.
The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.
The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.
Genre: Mythic Action Epic
Cast: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron
Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Produced by: Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan
Executive Producer: Thomas Hayslip
A film by Christopher Nolan. Shot entirely with IMAX film cameras. Universal Pictures Canada release THE ODYSSEY July 17, 2026.

In theatres 7 17 26. #TheOdysseyMovie
Awards season officially has wrapped with the 96th Academy Awards having taken place at Dolby Theatre. Though OPPENHEIMER was pitted much against BARBIE this past Summer at the Box Office, alas it would be the one to dominate Awards Season, taking home seven Oscars, including the ultimate crown of Best Picture. Other wins for the Blockbuster include Directing (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr.), Best Cinematography (Hoyte van Hoytema), Best Original Score (Ludwig Göransson) and Best Editing (Jennifer Lame).
Yorgos Lanthimos’ POOR THINGS also would go on to glory, taking home four Oscars including Best Actress (Emma Stone), Best Production Design (Production Design: James Price and Shona Heath; Set Decoration: Zsuzsa Mihalek), Best Makeup & Hairstyling (Nadia Stacey, Mark Coulier and Josh Weston) and Best Costume Design (Holly Waddington). Stone has the distinction of becoming the thirteenth Actress to win a second Oscar.
Jimmy Kimmel returned as host for the fourth time, drawing raves from the audience, capped-off by a clap back at former President Donald Trump who posted negative remarks about Kimmel online. Kimmel replied, “Thank you President Trump for watching. Isn’t it past your jail time?”, which was met with laughs and cheers.
While BARBIE was no match for OPPENHEIMER, it still took home gold for Best Original Song with Finneas & Billie Eilish‘s “What Was I Made For“, and a showstopping performance of “I’m Just Ken” by Ryan Gosling was a dazzling spectable, to be talked about for many years to come.
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Universal Pictures Home Entertainment x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win a copy of Christopher Nolan‘s masterpiece OPPENHEIMER on 4K ULTRA HD!
Synopsis:
Experience the breathtaking global phenomenon that has captivated audiences around the world. Written for the screen and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer thrusts audiences into the mind of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), whose landmark work on the Manhattan Project created the first atomic bomb. An unprecedented cinematic event, Oppenheimer features an all-star cast that includes Emily Blunt, Oscar® winner Matt Damon, Oscar® nominee Robert Downey Jr., Oscar® nominee Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, and Oscar® winners Casey Affleck, Rami Malek and Kenneth Branagh.
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OPPENHEIMER arrives on Digital, DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K on November 21, 2023.
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It’s a Barbie World! BARBIE easily nabs #1 spot at the Box Office this weekend with $150 million from 4,243 theatres for Warner Bros. Critics are loving this Comedy-Fantasy starring and produced by Margot Robbie, told through a Feminist lens by Greta Gerwig, making it not only 2023’s biggest opening yet, but also setting a record for largest opening ever for a film by a female Director!
Christopher Nolan‘s OPPENHEIMER lands in second with $75 million from 3,610 theatres for Universal Pictures. It gets 93% on the Tomatometer.
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE lands in third with $25 million, a two-week tally of $124.2 million for Paramount Pictures.
SOUND OF FREEDOM just keeps going in fourth with $20 million for Angel Studios, a total $124 million grossed over three weeks domestically.
Fifth is INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY with $18.9 million, a running tally of $152 million for 20th Century Studios.
Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chsnce to win passes to an Advance Screening of Christopher Nolan‘s long-awaited OPPENHEIMER. We also are giving away T-Shirts from the Film now too! *Note: sizing requests are not guaranteed.
Screenings take place as follows on Wednesday, July 19, 2023:
Toronto: Cineplex Varsity
Montreal (EN): Cinema Banque Scotia
Vancouver: The Park Theatre
Synopsis:
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
The film stars Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer and Emily Blunt as his wife, biologist and botanist Katherine “Kitty” Oppenheimer. Oscar® winner Matt Damon portrays General Leslie Groves Jr., director of the Manhattan Project, and Robert Downey, Jr. plays Lewis Strauss, a founding commissioner of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission.
Academy Award® nominee Florence Pugh plays psychiatrist Jean Tatlock, Benny Safdie plays theoretical physicist Edward Teller, Michael Angarano plays Robert Serber and Josh Hartnett plays pioneering American nuclear scientist Ernest Lawrence.
Oppenheimer also stars Oscar® winner Rami Malek and reunites Nolan with eight-time Oscar® nominated actor, writer and filmmaker Kenneth Branagh.
The cast includes Dane DeHaan (Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets), Dylan Arnold (Halloween franchise), David Krumholtz (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises).
The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Atlas Entertainment’s Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan.
Oppenheimer is filmed in a combination of IMAX® 65mm and 65mm large-format film photography including, for the first time ever, sections in IMAX® black and white analogue photography.
Nolan’s films, including Tenet, Dunkirk, Interstellar, Inception and The Dark Knight trilogy, have earned more than $5 billion at the global box office and have been awarded 11 Oscars and 36 nominations, including two Best Picture nominations.
Genre: Epic Thriller
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey, Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Florence Pugh, Benny Safdie, Michael Angarano, Josh Hartnett and Kenneth Branagh
Written and Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Produced by: Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan
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Universal Pictures Canada release OPPENHEIMER July 21, 2023.
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