Archive · 22 Aug 2026
The Odyssey Sets New Record as Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film
The Odyssey is a new movie directed by Christopher Nolan.
It has made more money than any other R-rated movie.
It earned USD 1.352 billion around the world.
This is more than Deadpool & Wolverine earned.
The movie opened in theaters on July 17.
It tells the story of King Odysseus trying to return home after a war.
Along the way, he faces dangerous monsters and other challenges.
The movie stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, and Tom Holland.
Ryan Reynolds congratulated the cast and crew for their achievement.
The Odyssey has earned USD 1.352 billion worldwide, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine’s USD 1.338 billion.
The film earned USD 516 million domestically and USD 835 million internationally.
The Odyssey opened in theaters on July 17 with a USD 123 million domestic debut.
It is Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing film and the top-grossing film of several leading actors’ careers.
Based on Homer’s ancient Greek poem, the film follows Odysseus’s journey home after the Trojan War.
- Who
- Christopher Nolan directed The Odyssey, which stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and others.
- What
- The Odyssey became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, earning USD 1.352 billion worldwide.
- When
- The film opened in theaters on July 17; its record was reported after surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine.
- Where
- The film earned USD 516 million domestically and USD 835 million internationally.
- Why
- Its worldwide box office total exceeded Deadpool & Wolverine’s previous R-rated-film record of USD 1.338 billion.
- Worldwide gross
- USD 1.352 billion
- Domestic gross
- USD 516 million
- International gross
- USD 835 million
- Previous record holder
- Deadpool & Wolverine, with USD 1.338 billion worldwide
- Domestic opening
- USD 123 million
- Release date
- July 17
- Source cited
- Variety