Key facts
- Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' grossed $124.5 million domestically in its opening weekend.
- The film achieved a global opening weekend total of $264 million.
- 'The Odyssey' set a record for Christopher Nolan's biggest international opening.
- Premium large formats accounted for 53% of the domestic box office revenue.
- The film's production budget was $250 million.
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of 'The Odyssey' has achieved a massive global debut, collecting $264 million in ticket sales during its opening weekend, marking the director's biggest international opening ever. Domestically, the film earned $124.5 million, making it the third-largest opening of 2026. The R-rated epic, adapted from a 2,700-year-old Greek story, surpassed early projections and set new opening weekend records for Nolan. Its international performance of $139.6 million from 73 markets also outshone previous successes like 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'Oppenheimer'. The film, which reportedly cost $250 million to produce and was filmed entirely with IMAX cameras, garnered an A CinemaScore. Premium large formats, including IMAX, contributed significantly to the domestic gross, accounting for 53% of the total. The audience was predominantly male (56%) and aged between 18-34.