'The Odyssey' sets major box office record, toppling a Marvel hit
Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" has broken box office records, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time with $1.352 billion globally, surpassing "Deadpool & Wolverine." It is only the third R-rated film to cross the $1 billion mark worldwide, and Nolan's most successful film to date.
Why it matters
This achievement demonstrates the significant commercial potential of R-rated films, especially those with critical acclaim and a strong director, challenging traditional box office expectations. It also solidifies Christopher Nolan's status as a major draw capable of delivering massive hits outside of established franchises.
Hear this story Move over, Deadpool: Odysseus has claimed the R-rated box office crown.
More than a month after hitting theaters, Christopher Nolan 's " The Odyssey " has set a major box office record : It is now the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time.
Nolan's acclaimed adaptation of Homer's epic poem has now reached a global box office haul of $1.352 billion. This puts it above the $1.338 billion grossed by 2024's " Deadpool & Wolverine ," which previously held the record as the top-grossing R-rated movie ever made, not adjusted for inflation.
Taking to X on Aug. 19 to celebrate, "Deadpool" star Ryan Reynolds congratulated "the entire cast and crew of 'The Odyssey'" on breaking the record and shared a cheeky mash-up clip that placed Odysseus into a scene from "Deadpool & Wolverine."
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