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'The Odyssey' Grossing $15M In Thursday Night Previews
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Key Points:
- Universal's Christopher Nolan film The Odyssey is projected to earn around $15 million from previews, potentially the highest preview figure for a live-action film this year, surpassing Lionsgate’s Michael ($12.6M previews).
- The Odyssey holds a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest ever for a Nolan film, exceeding the ratings for Batman Begins, Dark Knight, Memento, and Oppenheimer.
- The film’s preview earnings already surpass Oppenheimer’s $10.5 million previews and rank as Nolan’s third-best preview night in the U.S. behind Dark Knight Rises and Dark Knight.
- Advance ticket sales for The Odyssey are estimated between $30 million and $40 million, with Imax 70MM showings sold out a year in advance, indicating strong demand for premium format screenings.
- The Odyssey’s preview performance compares favorably to other major event films like Avatar: The Way of Water ($17M previews) and Dune: Part II ($12M previews), signaling a strong opening weekend ahead.
