Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Nolan’s The Odyssey Crosses $1.6 Billion, Targets Jurassic World
Christopher Nolan’s movie The Odyssey has made more than $1.6 billion around the world.
That makes it one of the 15 highest-earning movies ever.
It is currently the second-biggest movie of 2026, behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
The movie earned nearly $46 million during its eighth weekend.
This was the first weekend it earned more than Spider-Man since it was released.
The Odyssey may soon pass Jurassic World on the all-time earnings list.
It could also catch The Lion King and Inside Out 2.
The movie tells the story of Odysseus traveling home after the Trojan War.
Matt Damon plays Odysseus, and the film includes many other well-known actors.
The Odyssey has earned more than $1.6 billion worldwide, including $589 million in North America and $1.04 billion internationally.
The film ranks 14th among the highest-grossing films ever and is the second-highest-grossing movie of 2026.
The Odyssey earned $45.96 million globally during its eighth weekend, beating Spider-Man: Brand New Day for the first time.
The film is projected to surpass Jurassic World’s $1.67 billion total by next weekend.
The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and is an adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek poem.
- Who
- Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and others.
- What
- The film has surpassed $1.6 billion worldwide and is approaching Jurassic World’s $1.67 billion total.
- When
- The film’s eighth weekend; it was released on July 17.
- Where
- Worldwide, including $589 million in North America and $1.04 billion internationally.
- Why
- Its global box-office earnings have continued to grow, helped by its latest weekend performance.
- Worldwide gross
- More than $1.6 billion
- North American gross
- $589 million
- International gross
- $1.04 billion
- All-time ranking
- 14th among the highest-grossing films
- 2026 ranking
- Second-highest-grossing film of 2026
- Eighth-weekend gross
- $45.96 million globally
- Next box-office target
- Jurassic World at $1.67 billion