Projector failure at AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall disrupts ‘The Odyssey’ screenings in San Antonio

By Madalynn Lambert, Ricardo Moreno at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

Moviegoers hoping to see Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on one of the most immersive screens in Texas were turned away Thursday after a projector failure at AMC IMAX at Rivercenter Mall in San Antonio.The theater is one of only two in Texas capable of showing a 70mm IMAX film — the format Nola...

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The projector failure at AMC IMAX Rivercenter Mall is a blow to San Antonio's film enthusiasts, who were eager to experience Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" in its intended 70mm IMAX format. The city's reputation as a hub for cinematic innovation is at stake, given that the AMC IMAX at Rivercenter Mall is one of only two theaters in Texas capable of showing this unique format. Fans like Terry Mendenhall are willing to wait for the projector to be repaired, rather than settle for a digital format, highlighting the importance of preserving the cinematic experience. The fact that Santikos Palladium at The Rim is showing the film in 70mm, but not IMAX format, is a consolation, but not a substitute for the immersive experience offered by the AMC IMAX. With 70mm IMAX showtimes expected to resume on Thursday, fans will be watching to see if the theater can get back on track and deliver the cinematic experience they crave.

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Category: local · Published: July 19, 2026 · Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) · Reading time: 1 min

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