‘The Odyssey’ grosses $264.1 million globally

Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” achieved $264.1 million in global ticket sales during its opening weekend, as reported by Universal Pictures.The film attracted $124.5 million from the U.S. and Canada alone.

The film stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, chronicling his journey post-Trojan War.

Excitement for the film was evident, particularly among the younger demographic.

Universal’s president of domestic theatrical distribution, Jim Orr, noted broad appeal, with half of ticket purchasers aged 18 to 34.

Paul Dergarabedian from Rentrak highlighted Nolan’s popularity and audience passion for film.

“The Odyssey” had a production cost of $250 million and received an A CinemaScore from audiences.

It holds a 97% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The film ranks as one of Nolan’s biggest opening weekends, third behind “The Dark Knight Rises” and “The Dark Knight” when adjusted for inflation.

More than 50 North American IMAX theaters added showtimes due to high demand, which exceeded $50 million in advance ticket sales.

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond praised the film’s production quality, noting its successful use of IMAX technology.

The story of “The Odyssey” is based on Homer’s ancient poem, focusing on Odysseus’ challenges on his homecoming journey.

The Odyssey is the first movie ever shot entirely on IMAX film, so IMAX 70mm shows you the whole thing: the full 1.43:1 frame, floor to ceiling, every inch Nolan captured. It’s the largest, highest resolution format in the world, and only 41 theaters on the planet can actually… pic.twitter.com/GkQDRmQhfZ

— Filmatic (@itsFilmatic) July 16, 2026

Box office success

Nolan’s film has generated significant interest and excitement among audiences.

The combination of a strong storyline and a renowned director contributed to its prominent box office performance.

Expectations for continued success in upcoming weeks remain high.