AMC site overloaded as fans rush to book “The Odyssey” tickets****
Fans attempting to purchase tickets for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” scheduled for release on July 17, reported technical problems with AMC’s theater app on Thursday. Users cited long wait times, sometimes several hours, and difficulty locating available seats as theaters filled quickly. The movie, distributed by Universal Pictures, features Matt Damon as Odysseus and stars a cast that includes Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong’o, and Robert Pattinson.
AMC did not issue a statement in response to queries about the issue. As of Thursday afternoon, the AMC app was functioning but users still faced wait times exceeding 30 minutes. The film is an R‑rated, $250 million‑budget production that was filmed entirely on IMAX cameras, a first for a feature film.
Social media users shared their experiences, with some expressing frustration and others celebrating successful ticket purchases. The situation prompted a wave of memes mocking the challenges of securing tickets for the highly anticipated film.