Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Will Be Shorter Runtime Than “Oppenheimer”

TLDR: The Odyssey will have a shorter runtime than Oppenheimer.

Approximate Runtime for The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan has confirmed that his upcoming epic The Odyssey will have a shorter runtime than Oppenheimer, despite tackling one of the most legendary stories in history.

Speaking to the Associated Press, the Oscar-winning director shared that while the film is epic in scope, it will not reach the 180-minute length of his previous film.

High Expectations Even When Compared with Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer demonstrated that long runtimes are no obstacle to success, earning an impressive 975 million dollars worldwide despite its three-hour length and mature rating.

With The Odyssey featuring a more action-driven premise, expectations for Nolan’s next film are especially high.

Nolan acknowledged the pressure surrounding the project, noting that taking on a story as iconic as The Odyssey comes with the responsibility of meeting audience expectations.

He emphasized the importance of delivering a strong and sincere interpretation of a beloved tale.

A First for IMAX

The Odyssey marks a significant milestone as the first Hollywood feature to be shot entirely using IMAX cameras. To support dialogue scenes, a new IMAX camera casing known as a “blimp” was developed to reduce noise during filming.