The Odyssey Becomes Highest-Grossing R Rated Film
The epic has earned $1.352 billion worldwide, according to Variety, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine and setting new career box office highs for its stars.
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey officially became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, earning $1.352 billion worldwide and surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine's $1.338 billion record.
- Released on July 17, the film is inspired by Homer's ancient Greek poem, following King Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, on a perilous journey back to Ithaca to reunite with his wife, Penelope , and son, Telemachus .
- Boasting a cast including Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Charlize Theron, the epic is the first major studio production shot entirely with IMAX cameras, setting new career box office highs for Damon and Holland.
- IMAX acknowledged the film's box office achievement on Thursday with a special poster, while Ryan Reynolds, who starred in Deadpool & Wolverine, wrote, "Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Odyssey."
- While the film ranks among Nolan's best works, some admirers of the source material criticize the adaptation for portraying Odysseus as an antihero; notably, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed more worldwide but is only PG-13 rated.
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'The Odyssey' becomes the film with classification for adults of the greatest box office in history
"The Odyssey" (2026) broke the record for "Deadpool & Wolverine" and became the top-rated adult ticketing film in history - in the U.S., called R-Rated, the strictest age indication. According to Variety magazine, Christopher Nolan's production has already raised $1.352 billion worldwide (approximately R$ 6.94 billion in the current quote). In comparison, Marvel's feature film earned $1.338 billion (R$ 6.87 billion).
The odyssey, the film directed by Christopher Nolan, reached a new brand in the box office by becoming the most collecting film for people over 18 years of age in history. The film totals $1,352 million worldwide and exceeded the $1,338 million earned by Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024, which so far kept that record, according to Variety.
'The Odyssey' Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film With $1.352 Bn Global Box Office; Beats 'Deadpool & Wolverine'
The Odyssey becomes the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with USD 1.352 billion (approx. Rs 12,949 crore) worldwide, surpassing Deadpool and Wolverine. The film has now set new box office records.
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