Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ offers an epic cinematic experience. The film portrays Odysseus’ journey in stunning realism, taking audiences on a globe-trotting adventure. Set to hit theaters on Friday, here’s how ‘The Odyssey’ measures up, by the numbers.

Runtime and Filming Duration

172: The runtime of ‘The Odyssey’ in minutes. This is slightly less than ‘Oppenheimer,’ which runs for 180 minutes due to IMAX film projector limitations. As Nolan explained, “It’s an epic film, as the subject matter demands.” Calculating the runtime, it equates to 2 hours and 52 minutes.

91: The number of days taken to shoot ‘The Odyssey.’ Scheduled for a 100-day shoot, the production wrapped nine days early, thanks to favorable conditions and efficient planning. Nolan remarked, “We finished a little early because a lot of things broke our way. At the end of 91 days, I couldn’t have done another 9 days.”

Filming Locations

6: Countries where filming took place. Scenes were captured in Greece, Italy, Morocco, Iceland, Scotland, and the United States, allowing the film to achieve documentary-like realism.

Cast Collaborations

3: Times that both Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon collaborated with Nolan. Hathaway starred in ‘The Dark Knight Rises,’ Damon in ‘Oppenheimer,’ and both appeared in ‘Interstellar.’

IMAX Production Details

2.1 million: Feet of IMAX film used. This length surpasses the distance from Toronto to New York. Shooting on IMAX 70mm film enhances immersion with expansive visuals.

2.5-3: Minutes of continuous shooting before an IMAX film camera must reload. Lupita Nyong’o described this constraint as focusing everyone involved in the production.

300 pounds: Weight of the IMAX camera encased in the muffler known as “the blimp,” aiding sound reduction.

Costume and Music

5,300: Costumes designed and created by a team led by Ellen Mirojnick, including 175 artisans in Los Angeles and over 500 worldwide.

35: Bronze gongs incorporated into the soundtrack by composer Ludwig Göransson, creating a distinctive soundscape.

Production Numbers

2,000: Extras recruited for the siege of Troy sequence, emphasizing the scale and ambition of the film.

35: Feet in height of Trojan Horses constructed for the film, symbolizing cinematic grandeur.

Challenges and Preparation

45: Minutes required for the 900-foot hike to film Ithaca scenes, highlighting the physical challenges faced by the crew.

115: Feet in length of Odysseus’ ship, the Draken Harald Hårfagre, requiring actors to learn rowing techniques for realistic portrayals.

Key Film Moments

95: Feet in height of Nestor’s Cave, where Cyclops scenes were filmed, inspired by a Goya painting.

Script and Exhibition

12,109: Lines in the original epic poem that Nolan analyzed to craft the screenplay.

4: Oscar winners feature in the cast, with acting accolades for Hathaway, Theron, and Nyong’o, and Damon’s Oscar for screenplay.

32: IMAX 70mm locations in the U.S. and Canada showcasing the film, noted for exceptional visual quality.

Ticket and Production Costs

$31.99: Price to view ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm at selected theaters, reflecting premium ticket costs.

$250 million: Estimated production budget, comparable to blockbuster standards.

$69.95: Cost of a cinemas-exclusive Trojan Horse popcorn container, highlighting consumer engagement.