By Sunday, The Odyssey is projected to hit $601.2 million domestically and $1.083 billion internationally, contributing to its record-breaking global tally. This performance positions it as the 12th highest-grossing film of all time and the third-biggest non-franchise title globally.
The film has demonstrated remarkable staying power, boasting an impressive 6.39x multiple at the global box office. It even reclaimed the No. 1 position globally in its eighth weekend, with a modest 9% drop domestically.
This success also marks a significant milestone for director Christopher Nolan, as The Odyssey has long since become his highest-grossing film of all time, both domestically (eclipsing Dark Knight's $534.9 million) and worldwide (surpassing $1.085 billion).
Donna Langley, Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, lauded the film's impact, stating, “What Chris and Emma [Thomas] have created will go down as one of the most ambitious and brilliantly executed films in cinematic history. A generational event that galvanizes moviegoing itself.”
The Odyssey has shattered numerous records throughout its run, including:
Opening Records:
- Biggest opening for director Christopher Nolan internationally and globally, ahead of Dark Knight Rises ($139.6 million international, $264.1 million worldwide).
- Biggest opening weekend for Imax 70MM domestically ($6.3 million).
- Biggest Universal R-rated opening weekend domestically ($123.5 million).
Cumulative Records:
- Highest-grossing film for director Christopher Nolan domestically, internationally, and globally.
- Highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine's $1.33 billion.
- Highest-grossing film ever for Imax ($486 million+ worldwide).
- First non-sequel and non-remake to gross over $1 billion internationally since 2009.
- Second-highest-grossing film of the year, trailing only Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is approaching $935 million+ by Sunday.
Beyond its global triumph, The Odyssey also stands as the highest-grossing Universal Pictures film of all time in 45 international markets, including major territories like Australia, France, Italy, India, and Korea. Domestically, it remains Universal Pictures’ second-highest-grossing film, just behind Jurassic World ($653.4 million).
Universal continues to lead all major studios, having accumulated over $4.92 billion to date. The studio was the first to cross $4 billion at the global box office this year and the first to achieve $3 billion at the international box office.