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The Odyssey becomes Korea’s highest-grossing international film
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has become the highest-grossing international film in South Korea, measured in local currency.
By Oct.
11, it had earned KRW139.2 billion, surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water.
The film had drawn 12 million admissions, about 24% of South Korea’s population.
Two Korean films still rank higher: The King’s Warden and Extreme Job.
The Odyssey also set records for an international film in South Korea, including the longest run at No.
1 across seven weekends.
Its success makes it Nolan’s biggest film in the country and the biggest Universal release there.
The film was still playing on Imax screens in its 10th week.
The Odyssey became the highest-grossing international release in Korean box office history, earning KRW139.2 billion as of Oct. 11.
The Universal film overtook Avatar: The Way of Water in local-currency terms.
It had drawn 12 million admissions, about 24% of South Korea’s population.
The film held the No. 1 spot for seven consecutive weekends, a record for an international title in Korea.
It was Christopher Nolan’s biggest film in Korea and the biggest Universal title there.
- Who
- Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, released by Universal.
- What
- It became Korea’s highest-grossing international film, with KRW139.2 billion in box office earnings as of Oct. 11.
- When
- As of Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- South Korea.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Odyssey led Korean presales.
The film had been Korea’s top international box-office title for 40 consecutive days.
The film crossed 10 million admissions.
Its cumulative earnings reached KRW139.2 billion, making it Korea’s highest-grossing international release.
- Box office as of Oct. 11
- KRW139.2 billion ($101.5 million)
- Admissions
- 12 million
- Seven-weekend run
- Longest for an international title in Korea
- Record holder overtaken
- Avatar: The Way of Water
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