‘The Odyssey’ Seizes $124M Opening in Box Office Triumph - The Hollywood Reporter
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned $124.5 million in its domestic opening weekend, marking a major success for Universal Pictures. The film features an ensemble cast and is the first to be shot entirely on IMAX cameras.
Why it matters
The film's performance is a significant indicator of the health of the summer box office and the continued appeal of large-format cinematic experiences.
Logo text Christopher Nolan ‘s The Odyssey led the summer box office to a major box office victory, as the industry at large celebrates the commanding opening weekend for the Universal Pictures epic.
The retelling of classical Greek mythology got the box office back on track , scoring $124.5 million on 3,900 North American screens. Earning an A CinemaScore from audiences, the film sailed away to 2026’s biggest live-action opening, with only Toy Story 5 ($159 million) and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ($131 million) debuting above it. The Odyssey also claimed the top R-rated opening of the year and Universal’s highest weekend launch ever for an R-rated movie.
Globally, The Odyssey collected a sum of $264.1 million, adding $139.6 million from 73 international markets. The film marks Nolan’s biggest worldwide opening of all time, topping The Dark Knight Rises’ $249 million global launch in 2012.
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