Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend
Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend, despite Spider-Man's record-breaking opening without IMAX
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After a record-breaking weekend, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "The Odyssey" began to split IMAX screenings. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was scheduled to join IMAX theaters on Friday.
Epilogue added 10d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey will no longer share IMAX screens. The split follows a record-breaking weekend for both films. The Verge attributes the change to the films' success.
However, Forbes notes that Spider-Man broke the North American opening record without IMAX screenings. MarketWatch questions the value of premium movie screens. The split is surprising because Spider-Man's record-breaking opening did not involve IMAX.
The Verge does not specify whether the split is permanent or temporary. The Verge and MarketWatch do not address the financial impact of the split on either film. The Verge does not specify whether the split is due to audience demand or other factors.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 13d ago.
Questions people are asking
Why are Spider-Man and The Odyssey splitting IMAX screens?
The Verge attributes the split to the films' record-breaking weekend. MarketWatch questions the value of premium movie screens.
Did Spider-Man's record-breaking opening involve IMAX?
No. Forbes notes that Spider-Man broke the North American opening record without IMAX screenings.
Is the split permanent or temporary?
The Verge does not specify whether the split is permanent or temporary.
Who reported it (7)
- Spider-Man Fans Can Soon See Brand New Day in IMAX Despite The Odyssey Takeover, Here’s How Yahoo · 13d ago
- Spider-Man Fans Can Soon See Brand New Day in IMAX Despite The Odyssey Takeover, Here’s How Yahoo · 13d ago
- ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ to Boot ‘The Odyssey’ Out of Imax Theaters This Weekend IMDb · 13d ago
- As ‘Spider-Man’ joins ‘The Odyssey’ in Imax, are premium movie screens worth the extra price? MarketWatch · 13d ago
- Spider-Man Broke The North American Opening Record With No IMAX Screen Forbes · 13d ago
- 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' coming to IMAX theaters Friday Yahoo · 13d ago
- Spider-Man and The Odyssey are splitting up IMAX screens after a record-breaking weekend The Verge · 13d ago
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