Archive · 19 Jul 2026
The Odyssey Outperforms Oppenheimer in Global Debut
The Odyssey, a new movie by Christopher Nolan, had a fantastic opening day worldwide.
It made a lot of money in North America, India, and other countries.
The movie was shown in many theaters, and people really liked the English version in India.
In the US, it's expected to have a big opening weekend.
The movie is about a king named Odysseus who has to go on a long, dangerous journey home.
Many famous actors are in it, and the movie was shown in special big screens like IMAX.
People are excited to watch it because of Nolan's fan following and the big premiere in Mumbai.
The movie has also done well globally, making almost $40 million in its first day.
Critics and audiences love it, with a high score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Odyssey collected $17.6 million from Thursday previews in North America, surpassing Toy Story 5's $17.5 million and Oppenheimer's $10.5 million.
The film is targeting a $50 million Friday and a $117 million three-day opening weekend in North America.
In India, The Odyssey collected ₹17.40 crore net, with the English version contributing ₹13.75 crore (77% occupancy).
The movie dominated international markets, with strong performances in Italy (88% box office share) and Mexico (Nolan’s biggest-ever Thursday gross).
The Odyssey has a reported $250 million production budget and $125 million in marketing spends, aiming for a global opening weekend of over $200 million.
- Who
- Director Christopher Nolan, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron
- What
- The Odyssey's record-breaking box office performance in North America, India, and global markets
- When
- Opening day (July 17, 2026)
- Where
- North America, India, and various international markets including France, Australia, Italy, Mexico, Germany, and Brazil
- Why
- Strong fan following, premium format screenings, high-profile premieres, and critical reception
The Odyssey's Record-Breaking Opening
Oppenheimer's Previous Records
Box Office Performance
The Odyssey's Record-Breaking Opening
The Odyssey collected $17.6 million from Thursday previews in North America, surpassing Toy Story 5's $17.5 million and Oppenheimer's $10.5 million.
Oppenheimer's Previous Records
Oppenheimer had a strong opening with $10.5 million in previews, but was outperformed by The Odyssey.
Global Market Dominance
The Odyssey's Record-Breaking Opening
The Odyssey captured an 88 percent share of the total box office in Italy and recorded Nolan’s biggest-ever Thursday gross in Mexico.
Oppenheimer's Previous Records
Oppenheimer did not have as significant an impact in international markets as The Odyssey.
- Opening Collection (North America)
- $17.6 million (Thursday previews)
- Target Friday Collection (North America)
- $50 million
- Target 3-Day Opening Weekend (North America)
- $117 million
- India Opening Collection
- ₹17.40 crore net, ₹20.76 crore gross
- English Version Contribution (India)
- ₹13.75 crore (77% occupancy)
- Global Opening Day Total
- $40 million
- Production Budget
- $250 million
- Marketing Spend
- $125 million
- Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score
- 96%
Sources
'The Odyssey' box office collection day 1: Matt Damon led epic beats 'Oppenheimer' in India, eyes $50 million US opening
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 1: Christopher Nolan's Film Collects ₹20.76 Crore In India, Registers Bigger Start Than Oppenheimer
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The Odyssey Box Office collection day 1: Christopher Nolan-Matt Damon's epic crosses Rs 20 crore in India, nears $40M globally
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ sails past Rs 20-crore mark in India on opening day - Telegraph India
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The Odyssey First Day Collections
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The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 1: Christopher Nolan film beats Oppenheimer in India, $50M target worldwide
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 2: Christopher Nolan's Epic Nears ₹40 Crore Mark In India
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 2: Matt Damon film delivers Nolan’s biggest global opening at $257.8 million
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 2: Christopher Nolan's Epic Saga Adds Rs 22 Crore
The Odyssey Box Office Day 2: Christopher Nolan's Epic sees MASSIVE jump, beats Oppenheimer, EYES ₹50 crore weekend
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 2: Christopher Nolan's Film Starring Matt Damon Sees Growth, Inches Closer To ₹50 Crore in India
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey crosses Rs 39.4 cr in India; earns over $257.8M worldwide
The Odyssey Box Office Collection Day 2: Christopher Nolan's Film Registers Biggest Opening Of His Career, Earns $257 Million
The Odyssey box office: Christopher Nolan's epic adds ₹22 crore on day 2, taking total close to ₹40 crore