‘The Odyssey’ Imax Screenings at CGV Yongsan Nearly Sold Out Through Aug. 30

What this means for travelers

Nearly all Imax screenings of 'The Odyssey' at CGV Yongsan through Aug. 30 are sold out except for accessibility seats, and scalpers are reselling tickets on secondhand platforms. Because South Korea's per-screen quota system requires the Imax screen at CGV Yongsan to complete 38 more days of Korean film screenings, and local media report the film's theatrical run may last only about two more months at the longest, travelers hoping to see 'The Odyssey' on this specific Imax screen should be aware the window could close sooner than expected.

Sold-Out Screenings

As of Sunday, nearly all Imax screenings of 'The Odyssey' at CGV Yongsan through Aug. 30 were sold out, with only accessibility seats remaining.
Scalpers are now offering 'The Odyssey' Imax tickets on secondhand trading platforms.

About the CGV Yongsan Imax Screen

CGV Yongsan is located in Seoul.
'The Odyssey' was shot entirely with Imax cameras.
CGV Yongsan's Imax screen most closely matches director Christopher Nolan's intended presentation.
It is the largest Imax screen in Asia and the third-largest in the world.
It is the only Imax screen in South Korea capable of showing the full 1.43:1 Imax frame without cropping.

Screen Quota May Limit the Run

Under South Korea's screen quota system, cinemas — including Imax and 4DX screens — must devote at least one-fifth of their operating days to Korean films.
For cinemas operating year-round, this requires 73 days of Korean film screenings.
The quota is applied separately to each screen.
As of Friday, the Imax screen at CGV Yongsan had accumulated 35 days of Korean film screenings, leaving 38 days remaining to meet its annual quota.
Local media report that 'The Odyssey' may remain in theaters for only about two more months at the longest.

Sources

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