The Odyssey concluded its domestic run, but the worldwide journey continues and will soon come to an end as well. The Christopher Nolan-helmed movie has achieved six major records at the worldwide box office. It made history at the box office, becoming Christopher Nolan’s all-time top grosser and surpassing Jurassic World as the studio’s biggest hit; it has been a financial blast for the film. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The Odyssey at the worldwide box office
The mythological epic bid farewell to domestic theaters as the second-highest-grossing film of the year. It ended its domestic run with a $625.6 million haul. The film still holds strong at the overseas box office, collecting $2.7 million in its 16th weekend. It declined by 16% since last weekend, bringing the global total to $1.8 billion (via Box Office Mojo). It is eyeing a $1.8 billion+ run worldwide.
Box office summary of The Odyssey
- Domestic – $625.6 million
- International – $1.17 billion
- Worldwide – $1.8 billion
6 major records achieved by The Odyssey
1. Highest-grossing R-rated film of all time: With approximately $1.8 billion worldwide, the Nolan-helmed movie surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine to become the biggest R-rated movie ever.
2. Christopher Nolan’s biggest box office hit: The film has overtaken The Dark Knight Rises ($1.085 billion) to claim the top spot among Nolan’s highest-grossing movies worldwide.
3. Universal’s biggest hit ever worldwide: The Odyssey has also surpassed Jurassic World’s $1.671 billion global haul, becoming the highest-grossing film in Universal Pictures’ history.
4. Highest-grossing IMAX release of all time: With more than $555 million at the global box office from IMAX screenings alone, it has emerged as the all-time highest-grossing IMAX release. It has beaten Avatar, earning significantly more than Avatar’s $271 million to set a new IMAX record.
5. First non-sequel/non-remake movie since Avatar to cross $1 billion overseas: The Odyssey has achieved a rare milestone by becoming the first non-sequel and non-remake to earn over $1 billion internationally since Avatar in 2009.
6. Only R-rated film in Hollywood’s history to cross $1.5 billion worldwide: The film reached an unprecedented milestone worldwide! It became the first and only R-rated movie to surpass the $1.5 billion milestone globally.
What does this mean for the film?
The Odyssey has cemented its place among the biggest box office successes of all time, setting several records worldwide. It has pushed the boundaries of what mythological epics and R-rated films can achieve theatrically.
What is the film about?
The film follows Odysseus as he embarks on a perilous journey back to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Along the way, he encounters terrifying creatures, including the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and Calypso, as he battles numerous challenges to return home. The Odyssey was released on July 17.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi
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