‘The Odyssey’ Eyes $120M+ U.S. Opening, Best Live-Action Haul Of 2026; Global At $257M A Nolan Best
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend, marking a personal best for the director globally.
📍 The outcome
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned a $124.5 million opening weekend, marking the third-biggest debut of the year. The film reached a global total of $257 million, which was noted as a personal best for Nolan.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
What was the U.S. opening weekend total for 'The Odyssey'?
The film opened to $124.5 million in the U.S.
How did the film perform globally?
The global opening reached $257 million, which is a personal best for Christopher Nolan.
How does this debut compare to other films in 2026?
It is the third-biggest debut of the year and the best live-action haul of 2026.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' released by Universal, opened with $124.5 million in the U.S. and a global total of $257 million. This represents the best live-action haul of 2026 and stands as the third-biggest debut of the year.
Coverage from CNBC, Variety, and Deadline emphasizes the film's financial success and its status as a Nolan personal best. Vanity Fair further notes that the box office performance challenges the "Go Woke, Go Broke" myth.
Future attention remains on the film's continued performance following this historic opening and the impact of its global earnings.
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Who reported it (5)
- Historic Alex Theatre in Glendale plays first feature film in more than 30 years ABC7 Los Angeles · 49d ago
- Universal and Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sails to $124.5 million opening CNBC · 49d ago
- The Odyssey’s Epic Box Office Haul Breaks The “Go Woke, Go Broke” Myth Vanity Fair · 49d ago
- Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Stuns With $124 Million Opening Weekend, Third-Biggest Debut of the Year Variety · 49d ago
- ‘The Odyssey’ Eyes $120M+ U.S. Opening, Best Live-Action Haul Of 2026; Global At $257M A Nolan Best Deadline · 49d ago broke it first
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