Christopher Nolan Movie Gets 17.5M in Previews

Christopher Nolan's new film 'The Odyssey' earned $17.6 million in Thursday previews, signaling a strong opening weekend performance. The film is expected to reach $117 million domestically, potentially becoming the highest-grossing R-rated opening for Universal Pictures.
Why it matters
The film's performance is a critical test for the box office recovery of large-scale, premium-format cinematic experiences.
Logo text Christopher Nolan ‘s The Odyssey sets sail on its box office voyage as the star-studded retelling of the classical mythological tale aims to get moviegoers back in the saddle after a recent stretch of underperforming debuts .
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