Influencer screenings aren’t going away

July 2, 2026 Charles Pulliam-Moore

Christopher Nolan on-set filming a scene for The Odyssey.

For a few days, it seemed like Universal decided that there would be no advanced screenings of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey for influencers. But on Monday, influencers sat alongside traditional critics and journalists at special showings of The Odyssey specifically for the associated press junket. Despite what it may have looked like, Universal was not going back on its word. The studio was simply embracing an undeniable reality of the modern entertainment press.

Much as it may pain some to admit, influencers and content creators have become a significant part of our media ecosystem - one that offers film studios an invaluable way to rea …

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