# Accidentally Watching 'The Odyssey' in 4DX Chairs shake, water sprays: An unexpected cinema experience. - **Source:** [Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-24 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/99832229-07c1-4a4b-903b-1885bfd7f403 ## Accidentally Going to 4DX Some moviegoers accidentally bought tickets to the 4DX version of 'The Odyssey.' This experience involves shaking chairs, spraying water, and fog effects. The unexpected situation was quite surprising for the audience. ## One Viewer's Story One viewer realized they had mistakenly bought a 4DX ticket when it was too late. The shaking chairs and spraying water continued throughout the film, making the experience quite exhausting for them. ## What is 4DX? 4DX is a technology that allows viewers to experience the film rather than just watch it. Effects like shaking chairs, spraying water, and fog pull viewers into the movie. However, this experience is not suitable for everyone. ## Audience Reactions The 4DX experience elicited mixed reactions from the audience. Some loved the experience, while others felt nauseous and had to leave the movie early. This shows that 4DX is not for everyone. ## Mistaken Ticket Purchase Many viewers say they accidentally bought 4DX tickets. Some didn't know what 4DX was when purchasing, while others didn't notice the information in the app. This led to an unexpected experience for moviegoers. ## The Future of 4DX 4DX technology has been increasingly popular in recent years. However, this experience is not suitable for every viewer. The experiences of those who accidentally bought 4DX tickets show that this technology needs better explanation. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.businessinsider.com/odyssey-imax-theater-4dx-4d-accidentally-2026-7 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._