Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' Joins the $1 Billion Club
Universal Pictures' ambitious adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic crossed the $1 billion benchmark after three weeks in theaters, grossing $429.7 million in North America and $578.8 million internationally for a total haul of $1.009 billion:
First Billion-Dollar Hit Since 2012: Marks Nolan’s first film to cross $1 billion since The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Surpassing 'The Dark Knight': The achievement allows The Odyssey to pass the lifetime total of The Dark Knight ($1.008 billion), placing it within reach of becoming Nolan's highest-grossing film of all time.
Star-Studded Ensemble: Headlined by Matt Damon (Odysseus), Tom Holland (Telemachus), Anne Hathaway (Penelope), Zendaya (Athena), Robert Pattinson (Antinous), Charlize Theron (Calypso), and Lupita Nyong'o.
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Blitzes International Markets
Even as The Odyssey achieved its milestone, Sony and Marvel Studios' Spider-Man: Brand New Day (directed by Destin Daniel Cretton) dominated the box-office charts worldwide:
International Milestone: The film crossed $1 billion in overseas territories alone in 12 days, making it the second-fastest film in history to hit $1B overseas behind Avengers: Endgame.
Worldwide Totals: Paces at $1.67 billion globally ($655 million domestic, $1.01 billion overseas), making it the 12th highest-grossing film in cinematic history.
Trade Verdict:
Despite direct theatrical competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, strong holdovers on premium IMAX screens enabled The Odyssey to breach the $1 billion mark. With an upcoming release in China on August 14, Nolan’s film is set to expand its run further.
