Christopher Nolan's Odyssey becomes his highest-grossing film

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the Homeric epic, "Odyssey," starring Matt Damon as the King of Ithaca, has achieved historic success at the global box office. Premiering on July 17, 2026, the film surpassed the $1.1 billion mark in under four weeks, officially becoming the most profitable production in Nolan’s career. It surpassed his previous record held by "The Dark Knight Rises," which grossed $1.085 billion in 2012.

Beyond this personal achievement, the film has set a new record as the most successful IMAX release in history with $289 million in earnings, dethroning the 2009 film "Avatar." Currently, it ranks as the second highest-grossing film of 2026, trailing only "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" with its $1.67 billion revenue, and stands as the second most successful R-rated production ever, behind "Deadpool & Wolverine.

With $461 million earned in North America and $643 million internationally, the film’s strong performance continues as it remains in theaters. Major international markets include the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Italy, and Germany. The film's theatrical run is still ongoing, and industry experts anticipate further growth as the production continues its successful trajectory worldwide.