Archive · 20 Jul 2026
The Odyssey Smashes Box Office Records
Christopher Nolan's new movie, The Odyssey, is doing incredibly well at the box office.
It's a long, R-rated movie based on an ancient Greek story.
It made back all its production costs in just two days and had a huge opening weekend, earning over £196 million worldwide.
People all over the world are going to see it in theaters, especially in IMAX, which makes the experience even more special.
The movie has also received a lot of praise from critics, making it one of Nolan's best films.
After this big project, Nolan plans to take a break from directing.
The Odyssey opened to £196 million worldwide in its first weekend, surpassing Oppenheimer's opening weekend.
The film is Christopher Nolan's biggest non-Batman debut and his most successful global opening outside the Batman franchise.
The UK and Ireland led international markets with a £12.9 million opening.
The movie has received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers describing it as one of Nolan's finest achievements.
The Odyssey is the first feature film shot entirely using IMAX cameras, bringing a large-format cinematic experience.
- Who
- Christopher Nolan and cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya
- What
- The Odyssey film
- When
- Within two days of release and first weekend
- Where
- Worldwide, with significant openings in North America and the UK
- Why
- To adapt an ancient Greek epic and attract audiences with a large-format cinematic experience
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim
Box Office Performance
Box Office Success
The Odyssey opened to £196 million worldwide in its first weekend, surpassing Oppenheimer's opening weekend and delivering Christopher Nolan's biggest non-Batman debut.
Critical Acclaim
The film has received widespread critical acclaim, with many reviewers describing it as one of Nolan's finest achievements.
- Director
- Christopher Nolan
- Budget
- £185 million
- Runtime
- Three hours
- Rating
- R-rated (18-rated in the UK)
- Box Office
- Over £196 million worldwide in first weekend
- Recovery Time
- Two days
- Lead Actors
- Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya
- IMAX Screenings
- First feature film shot entirely using IMAX cameras
