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The Odyssey frenzy: Pregnant woman postpones childbirth to watch Christopher Nolan's film
Updated On: 16 July, 2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A pregnant Christopher Nolan fan delayed plans to have her second child to watch The Odyssey on opening day. The filmmaker's epic has sparked massive global demand, with sold-out screenings, cross-country travel and premium ticket prices ahead of its July 17 release.

A still from The Odyssey (Picture via Special Arrangement)
Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey has sparked unprecedented excitement among moviegoers, with fans going to extraordinary lengths to experience the epic on the big screen. From delaying major life decisions to travelling across the country, the craze surrounding the filmmaker's latest project has reached new heights ahead of its July 17 release.
Fan delays childbirth for The Odyssey premiere
One of the most talked-about stories is that of 29-year-old California resident Amber Connaghan, who revealed that she intentionally postponed plans to have her second child so she could attend the film's opening-day IMAX 70mm screening. Speaking to Variety, she shared that a friend had encouraged her to expand her family last year, but she decided to wait.


