'The Odyssey' Nears Best Monday Of 2026 With $17 Million+
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey is dominating the box office with an estimated $17.5 million on Monday, marking the best Monday performance in the U.S./Canada for 2026 to date.
- The Odyssey's Monday earnings surpass Toy Story 5's $17.3 million and Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu's $16.4 million Memorial Day Monday, ranking third among Nolan's Monday grosses behind The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises.
- Imax screenings of The Odyssey are nearly sold out in major markets like Los Angeles and New York City, with theaters such as TCL Chinese Theatre and AMC Lincoln Center reporting high demand.
- The film's four-day domestic total stands at $141 million, 48% higher than Nolan's 2023 hit Oppenheimer over the same period, and its global debut of $263.7 million is the highest in Nolan's career.
- The Odyssey also set records for the best live-action opening weekend in North America for 2026, with strong international numbers contributing to its global success.
