The Odyssey Viewing Party Thread

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Yesterday at 5:22 PM

I'm watching it 8am! on Saturday on 70MM IMAX... 3rd row. (yikes) but I'll be there.

Seeing it with my with my wife and 15yo. I'm stoked. I've been trying not to watch any clips or read too much but I'm excited.

Who else is going this weekend?

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