Odyssey Flies to Nolan’s Biggest Global Opening Yet
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Universal’s The Odyssey premiered to about $257.8 million worldwide (roughly $120.5 million domestic), marking Christopher Nolan’s best global opening and the biggest international start of his career. The film launched across 73 offshore markets with standout debuts in multiple countries, supported by extensive 70MM and IMAX releases and formats like 4DX/Dolby Vision. The performance positions Odyssey as Nolan’s top opening in 11 markets and as one of the year’s strongest live-action debuts globally, even as it faces competition from other summer blockbusters.
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