Historic performance of The Odyssey
Renowned director Christopher Nolan's epic film 'The Odyssey' has set a new milestone at the global box office. Despite big competition like 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', this film starring Matt Damon has won the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
According to reports, 'The Odyssey' has grossed US$1.352 billion globally. This broke the previous record of 'Deadpool & Wolverine', scheduled for release in 2024, which had earned US$1.338 billion during its global release. This achievement comes as the film is also performing well in the international markets.
Record breaking earnings in IMAX too
Earlier, 'The Odyssey' had also broken the record of the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time with a gross of US$289 million.
Congratulations to Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds, who stars in 'Deadpool & Wolverine', took to social media to congratulate him on the achievement. He wrote, “Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' for becoming the highest grossing R-rated film of all time. It is truly amazing.”
box office collection
'The Odyssey' hit the theaters on July 17 and earned a whopping US$123 million in its domestic debut. Subsequently, the film has grossed US$516 million in North America and US$835 million from international markets.
According to Industry Tracker, 'The Odyssey' also took a great start at the Indian box office. It earned Rs 17.40 crore from 8,413 shows on the first day, Rs 22 crore on the second day and Rs 21.90 crore on the third day. The film earned Rs 90.30 crore in its first week in India and has taken its total to Rs 182.60 crore so far.
story of the film
'The Odyssey' is based on the ancient Greek epic by Homer, which tells the story of Odysseus' long journey home after the Trojan War.
Cast and production
'The Odyssey' stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, John Leguizamo, Himesh Patel and Elliot Page. The film is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan under the banner of Universal Pictures and Syncopy.