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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'The Odyssey' box office collection Day 6: Christopher Nolan's epic starring Matt Damon crosses Rs 100 crore mark in India, becomes director's second film after 'Oppenheimer' to hit milestone
Christopher Nolan's epic film 'The Odyssey' has crossed Rs 100 crore in India. The Matt Damon-led movie achieved this milestone within its first week. This makes it the director's second film to reach this box office success. 'The Odyssey' collected Rs 84.15 crore net and Rs 100.38 crore gross. The English version significantly contributed to the film's overall earnings.
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