Fans eager to watch Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film, “The Odyssey,” faced hurdles on Thursday. Many struggled as AMC’s website experienced heavy traffic. Fans reported technical issues when purchasing tickets through AMC’s app for the film, which opens on July 17.
Numerous people online mentioned long delays, with some waiting several hours to buy tickets. A few couldn’t find available seats as theaters filled up quickly. One user on Threads compared the ticket-buying experience to trying to secure Coachella tickets, noting that their friends faced online queues with wait times exceeding an hour.
AMC did not immediately provide a comment regarding these issues. “The Odyssey,” distributed by Universal Pictures, is adapted from Homer’s epic poem. NBC News and Universal Pictures share Comcast as a parent company. The film casts Matt Damon as Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on his journey home after the Trojan War.
The movie’s excitement stems from its star-studded lineup, featuring Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Robert Pattinson. With a $250 million budget, it is noted as the first film entirely shot on IMAX. Directed by Nolan, known for hits like “Interstellar” and “The Dark Knight,” the film has garnered significant buzz.
While many couldn’t secure pre-sale tickets, the situation sparked humor online. Memes flooded social media, with users sharing their ticket-purchasing experiences. Some celebrated success in securing tickets, while others poked fun at the technical difficulties encountered.
As of Thursday afternoon, AMC’s app is operational but still reports a wait time of over 30 minutes. One social media user humorously compared the wait to the epic journey of Odysseus returning home.
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