Nolans "The Odyssey" smashes box office record with 264.1 million opening weekend
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[Christopher Nolan's](en.wikipedia.org) latest film, "The Odyssey," has set a new box office record for the director. The film grossed an estimated $264.1 million worldwide in its opening weekend, according to reports from "Variety" and "Hollywood Reporter" on July 20, 2026.
The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with a cast that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic was produced with a budget of $250 million, made feasible by the success of Nolan's previous film, "Oppenheimer," which grossed $975 million worldwide.
In North America, "The Odyssey" earned $124.5 million in its opening weekend, making it the third-best opening of the year behind "Toy Story 5" ($159 million) and "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" ($131 million), according to industry estimates. The film's R-rating in the USA means that viewers under 17 must be accompanied by an adult, but it is rated for viewers aged 12 and above in Germany.
The film's opening weekend earnings surpass those of Nolan's Batman films. "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012) had an opening weekend of $249 million worldwide, while "The Dark Knight" (2008) had $198 million. Universal Pictures initially projected opening weekend earnings of $80 to $100 million in North America for "The Odyssey."
The film was shot in the IMAX 70mm format at various locations around the world. It began showing in theaters on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
The film has sparked controversy in Greece, the homeland of Homer, according to a report from Politico on July 20, 2026.
The Chinese Theatre in Hollywood has trained specialists in IMAX 70mm, and insiders say it’s the only way to see Christopher Nolan’s epic, according to a report from The Times on July 20, 2026.
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politico.eu · about 22 hours ago
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bluesky_The Guardian · about 22 hours ago
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bluesky_AFP English · about 23 hours ago
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The Odyssey storms box office with $264.1 million global debut Christopher Nolans The Odyssey launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than Oppenheimer and…
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