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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