Matt Damon's 'The Odyssey' Sparks $700 Ticket Frenzy!
BLACK MARKET MANIA: Matt Damon's Epic Odyssey Sparks Ticket Frenzy, Scalpers Cash In
The wait is almost over for fans of The Odyssey, but it seems they're willing to break the bank - literally - to get their hands on tickets for the highly anticipated film starring Matt Damon. As production continues in Scotland with Tom Holland and Zendaya, a black market has emerged, with scalpers reselling movie tickets at shocking prices.
With the release date still 12 months away, ticket pre-sales have sparked a frenzy of epic proportions. The Odyssey's IMAX 70mm film screenings sold out within an hour, raking in a staggering $1.5 million in sales, according to The Hollywood Reporter (thescholarlynote.com). But it's not just the tickets themselves that are causing the commotion - it's the exorbitant prices scalpers are demanding for them.
Fans have taken to social media to share their horror at the inflated prices being asked for movie tickets. eBay listings are popping up, with some seats going for as much as $1400 for a group of four! That's 400% above the average retail price, which ranges from $25 to $28 per ticket.
"I just can't believe someone spent $1000 on 4 tickets for The Odyssey on eBay," wrote one shocked fan.
Another tweeted: "Someone on eBay wanted $1400 for four tickets to The Odyssey in 70MM IMAX lol go f yourself."* (Note: I've toned down the language slightly, while still maintaining the essence of the original tweet.)
The movie's director, Christopher Nolan, has been tight-lipped about the film's release date, refusing to share the trailer online to preserve the cinematic experience. But fans are clearly eager for a taste of what's to come.
"Christopher Nolan making The Odyssey an immersive experience by making us wait an entire year after buying our tickets like we are Odysseus spending 10 years trying to find his son," joked one X user, referencing the epic poem's famous hero.
The all-star cast, including Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Cherlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and Mia Goth, is sure to draw in crowds come July 17, 2026. But for now, fans are left trying to navigate the black market and secure their tickets - at a price.
