Key facts
- Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned $124.5 million in its opening weekend in North America.
- The film's global debut reached $264.1 million.
- 'The Odyssey' set records for the biggest domestic opening of 2026 and the best opening for Matt Damon.
- The movie also represents Nolan's third-best debut and Universal's highest R-rated opening.
- Premium large formats (IMAX, PLFs, 70MM) contributed 53% to the domestic box office.
Christopher Nolan's epic film 'The Odyssey' has achieved a significant box office success, opening to $124.5 million in the United States and Canada over the weekend. This figure represents the biggest domestic opening of 2026 and the best opening weekend for star Matt Damon. Globally, the film garnered $264.1 million, setting a new record for Nolan's biggest worldwide opening, surpassing 'The Dark Knight Rises'.
The film's strong performance also includes the biggest foreign debut for Nolan, with $139.6 million from 73 international markets. 'The Odyssey' is noted as Universal's largest opening for an R-rated movie and ranks as the fourth-best R-rated opening of all time, following other successful titles.
Audiences responded positively, awarding the film an A CinemaScore. Premium large formats, such as IMAX and 70mm, played a crucial role, accounting for 53% of the domestic box office revenue. IMAX alone contributed 23.8% of the North American haul. The film's marketing strategy included an unprecedented year-ahead sale of IMAX 70mm tickets, signaling strong audience anticipation.
The ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron. The film's production budget was $250 million. The audience demographic skewed male, with 56% of general viewers being men, and half of the audience falling within the 18-34 age range.