Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Opens With $264.1 Million Worldwide, His Biggest Debut Ever
The epic adaptation drew $124.5 million in the US and $139.6 million overseas, giving Nolan his biggest global opening to date.
- Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned $264.1 million globally in its opening weekend, setting a new record for the director's biggest worldwide debut.
- Adapted from Homer's epic poem, the $250 million production features Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya, marking Nolan's first feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras.
- In North America, the film generated $124.5 million from 3,919 cinemas, while 70 mm IMAX screenings accounted for $6.3 million in ticket sales.
- The debut surpasses 'Oppenheimer' and 'The Dark Knight Rises' , securing the third-largest U.S. opening of 2026, according to Rentrak.
- FranchiseRe publisher David A. Gross said Nolan could "take an ancient story like this" and "make it a pop culture event," as audiences gave the film an 'A' CinemaScore.
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Christopher Nolan's ambitious film became the most successful premiere of the director's career, surpassing the brand of El Caballero de la Noche Ascende (2012). The excellent reception of critics and industry has advanced the talks of the awards season, with media predicting a dozen Oscar nominations next year.
The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's new film, began its journey in cinemas with a solid performance by raising $264 million in its world premiere. The figure not only placed it at the top of the international box office, but also represents the best debut in the renowned director's career and one of the most successful releases of the year.
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