'The Odyssey' Becomes Highest
Deadline • • general
Key Points:
- Universal’s The Odyssey has become the highest-grossing R-rated movie globally, earning $1.352 billion and surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine’s $1.33 billion total.
- The film is director Christopher Nolan’s highest-grossing movie worldwide, overtaking The Dark Knight Rises’ $1.085 billion, and is one of five films to cross $1 billion in 2024.
- The Odyssey has earned $835.6 million internationally and $516.3 million domestically, with a $264.1 million global opening—Nolan’s biggest opening to date.
- Despite The Odyssey’s record, Deadpool & Wolverine still holds the largest global and domestic opening for an R-rated film, with $444.7 million and $211.4 million respectively.
- The Odyssey’s strong box office performance highlights its longevity and success in formats like IMAX, as it enters its sixth weekend after opening on July 17 in North America.
