The Odyssey: Every box office record Christopher Nolan's film has broken so far
The Odyssey has emerged as filmmaker Christopher Nolan's biggest box office opener to date. The film has broken several records globally and in India during its opening weekend.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, has broken a string of box office records worldwide and in India. The film has delivered Nolan's biggest global opening, his biggest opening in North America, and the biggest live-action debut of 2026.
Its run has been equally strong in India. The Odyssey opened to Rs 17.40 crore nett on day one, setting a new first-day record for a Nolan film in the country, before going on to cross the Rs 70 crore mark in gross collections over its opening weekend.
Records broken globally so far
1. The Odyssey delivered a $264.1 million global debut, making it Christopher Nolan's biggest worldwide opening weekend. It went past The Dark Knight Rises (2012) to set a new personal best for the director. With this, it recovered 100% of its $250 million production budget in just 48 hours.
2. The film opened to $124.5 million in the US and Canada, giving Nolan the biggest domestic opening of his career. It comfortably beat the opening numbers of his previous blockbusters.
3. No live-action film released in 2026 has opened bigger than The Odyssey. Its debut underlined Nolan's pull at the box office and the audience response to a large-scale theatrical release.
4. The film also delivered the biggest IMAX opening of Nolan's career, with IMAX alone contributing more than $50 million worldwide. The figures showed strong demand for the film on premium large-format screens.
5. The Odyssey became the biggest opening for a film shot entirely on IMAX film camera. It is the first feature made fully with IMAX film cameras, and that technical milestone was reflected in its opening numbers.
6. It also registered the third-biggest global opening for an R-rated film. Only Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and Deadpool 2 (2018) recorded bigger worldwide opening weekends in that category.
Records broken in India so far
1. The film collected Rs 17.40 crore nett on its first day in India, giving Christopher Nolan his biggest opening day in the market. It went past Oppenheimer (2023), which had earlier held that record among his films.
2. With day-one collections crossing Rs 20 crore gross, The Odyssey entered the list of the biggest opening days ever for a Hollywood release in India. Strong advance bookings and packed IMAX shows powered that start.
3. It also emerged as the biggest Hollywood opener of 2026 in India. The film dominated multiplexes across major cities and set the early benchmark for international releases this year.
4. The Odyssey recorded the highest opening-day occupancy for a Christopher Nolan film in India, despite opening on a small number of screens. Footfalls remained strong through the day and were not limited to advance sales.
5. Premium-format screenings were a major factor in its India run as well. IMAX shows sold out well in advance in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, helping the film post the biggest IMAX-driven opening for a Hollywood release in India.
According to Sacnilk, the film added an estimated Rs 22 crore nett on Saturday and Rs 21.90 crore nett on Sunday, with Sunday down 0.5 per cent from Saturday. After three days, its total India nett collection stood at an estimated Rs 61.30 crore, while its total gross collection reached an estimated Rs 73.19 crore.
The Odyssey has so far delivered a record-setting start for Christopher Nolan across markets. From a $264.1 million worldwide debut to a Rs 70 crore-plus opening weekend gross in India, the film has set new marks globally and in the country, with IMAX and premium screens playing a central role in its run.
India Today gave the film a rating of 4.5 stars. A part of the review read, "Beyond the spectacle, The Odyssey also becomes an unexpectedly moving reflection on the human cost of war. It isn't merely about kings, monsters and gods. It explores what happens to families when soldiers leave for battle and never know when, or if, they'll return. It also corrodes the souls of those fighting, who slowly lose sight of what home truly means after years of bloodshed and grief."
Inspired by Homer's classic Greek poem, the epic fantasy action film emerged as one of the biggest releases of the year, following Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.
Matt Damon starred as Odysseus, while Tom Holland played his son, Telemachus. Robert Pattinson appeared as Antinous, Anne Hathaway portrayed Penelope, and Charlize Theron took on the role of Calypso. The film also featured Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, John Leguizamo and Mia Goth.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, has broken a string of box office records worldwide and in India. The film has delivered Nolan's biggest global opening, his biggest opening in North America, and the biggest live-action debut of 2026.
Its run has been equally strong in India. The Odyssey opened to Rs 17.40 crore nett on day one, setting a new first-day record for a Nolan film in the country, before going on to cross the Rs 70 crore mark in gross collections over its opening weekend.
Records broken globally so far
1. The Odyssey delivered a $264.1 million global debut, making it Christopher Nolan's biggest worldwide opening weekend. It went past The Dark Knight Rises (2012) to set a new personal best for the director. With this, it recovered 100% of its $250 million production budget in just 48 hours.
2. The film opened to $124.5 million in the US and Canada, giving Nolan the biggest domestic opening of his career. It comfortably beat the opening numbers of his previous blockbusters.
3. No live-action film released in 2026 has opened bigger than The Odyssey. Its debut underlined Nolan's pull at the box office and the audience response to a large-scale theatrical release.
4. The film also delivered the biggest IMAX opening of Nolan's career, with IMAX alone contributing more than $50 million worldwide. The figures showed strong demand for the film on premium large-format screens.
5. The Odyssey became the biggest opening for a film shot entirely on IMAX film camera. It is the first feature made fully with IMAX film cameras, and that technical milestone was reflected in its opening numbers.
6. It also registered the third-biggest global opening for an R-rated film. Only Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and Deadpool 2 (2018) recorded bigger worldwide opening weekends in that category.
Records broken in India so far
1. The film collected Rs 17.40 crore nett on its first day in India, giving Christopher Nolan his biggest opening day in the market. It went past Oppenheimer (2023), which had earlier held that record among his films.
2. With day-one collections crossing Rs 20 crore gross, The Odyssey entered the list of the biggest opening days ever for a Hollywood release in India. Strong advance bookings and packed IMAX shows powered that start.
3. It also emerged as the biggest Hollywood opener of 2026 in India. The film dominated multiplexes across major cities and set the early benchmark for international releases this year.
4. The Odyssey recorded the highest opening-day occupancy for a Christopher Nolan film in India, despite opening on a small number of screens. Footfalls remained strong through the day and were not limited to advance sales.
5. Premium-format screenings were a major factor in its India run as well. IMAX shows sold out well in advance in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, helping the film post the biggest IMAX-driven opening for a Hollywood release in India.
According to Sacnilk, the film added an estimated Rs 22 crore nett on Saturday and Rs 21.90 crore nett on Sunday, with Sunday down 0.5 per cent from Saturday. After three days, its total India nett collection stood at an estimated Rs 61.30 crore, while its total gross collection reached an estimated Rs 73.19 crore.
The Odyssey has so far delivered a record-setting start for Christopher Nolan across markets. From a $264.1 million worldwide debut to a Rs 70 crore-plus opening weekend gross in India, the film has set new marks globally and in the country, with IMAX and premium screens playing a central role in its run.
India Today gave the film a rating of 4.5 stars. A part of the review read, "Beyond the spectacle, The Odyssey also becomes an unexpectedly moving reflection on the human cost of war. It isn't merely about kings, monsters and gods. It explores what happens to families when soldiers leave for battle and never know when, or if, they'll return. It also corrodes the souls of those fighting, who slowly lose sight of what home truly means after years of bloodshed and grief."
Inspired by Homer's classic Greek poem, the epic fantasy action film emerged as one of the biggest releases of the year, following Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.
Matt Damon starred as Odysseus, while Tom Holland played his son, Telemachus. Robert Pattinson appeared as Antinous, Anne Hathaway portrayed Penelope, and Charlize Theron took on the role of Calypso. The film also featured Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, John Leguizamo and Mia Goth.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, has broken a string of box office records worldwide and in India. The film has delivered Nolan's biggest global opening, his biggest opening in North America, and the biggest live-action debut of 2026.
Its run has been equally strong in India. The Odyssey opened to Rs 17.40 crore nett on day one, setting a new first-day record for a Nolan film in the country, before going on to cross the Rs 70 crore mark in gross collections over its opening weekend.
Records broken globally so far
1. The Odyssey delivered a $264.1 million global debut, making it Christopher Nolan's biggest worldwide opening weekend. It went past The Dark Knight Rises (2012) to set a new personal best for the director. With this, it recovered 100% of its $250 million production budget in just 48 hours.
2. The film opened to $124.5 million in the US and Canada, giving Nolan the biggest domestic opening of his career. It comfortably beat the opening numbers of his previous blockbusters.
3. No live-action film released in 2026 has opened bigger than The Odyssey. Its debut underlined Nolan's pull at the box office and the audience response to a large-scale theatrical release.
4. The film also delivered the biggest IMAX opening of Nolan's career, with IMAX alone contributing more than $50 million worldwide. The figures showed strong demand for the film on premium large-format screens.
5. The Odyssey became the biggest opening for a film shot entirely on IMAX film camera. It is the first feature made fully with IMAX film cameras, and that technical milestone was reflected in its opening numbers.
6. It also registered the third-biggest global opening for an R-rated film. Only Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and Deadpool 2 (2018) recorded bigger worldwide opening weekends in that category.
Records broken in India so far
1. The film collected Rs 17.40 crore nett on its first day in India, giving Christopher Nolan his biggest opening day in the market. It went past Oppenheimer (2023), which had earlier held that record among his films.
2. With day-one collections crossing Rs 20 crore gross, The Odyssey entered the list of the biggest opening days ever for a Hollywood release in India. Strong advance bookings and packed IMAX shows powered that start.
3. It also emerged as the biggest Hollywood opener of 2026 in India. The film dominated multiplexes across major cities and set the early benchmark for international releases this year.
4. The Odyssey recorded the highest opening-day occupancy for a Christopher Nolan film in India, despite opening on a small number of screens. Footfalls remained strong through the day and were not limited to advance sales.
5. Premium-format screenings were a major factor in its India run as well. IMAX shows sold out well in advance in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, helping the film post the biggest IMAX-driven opening for a Hollywood release in India.
According to Sacnilk, the film added an estimated Rs 22 crore nett on Saturday and Rs 21.90 crore nett on Sunday, with Sunday down 0.5 per cent from Saturday. After three days, its total India nett collection stood at an estimated Rs 61.30 crore, while its total gross collection reached an estimated Rs 73.19 crore.
The Odyssey has so far delivered a record-setting start for Christopher Nolan across markets. From a $264.1 million worldwide debut to a Rs 70 crore-plus opening weekend gross in India, the film has set new marks globally and in the country, with IMAX and premium screens playing a central role in its run.
India Today gave the film a rating of 4.5 stars. A part of the review read, "Beyond the spectacle, The Odyssey also becomes an unexpectedly moving reflection on the human cost of war. It isn't merely about kings, monsters and gods. It explores what happens to families when soldiers leave for battle and never know when, or if, they'll return. It also corrodes the souls of those fighting, who slowly lose sight of what home truly means after years of bloodshed and grief."
Inspired by Homer's classic Greek poem, the epic fantasy action film emerged as one of the biggest releases of the year, following Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.
Matt Damon starred as Odysseus, while Tom Holland played his son, Telemachus. Robert Pattinson appeared as Antinous, Anne Hathaway portrayed Penelope, and Charlize Theron took on the role of Calypso. The film also featured Lupita Nyong'o, Jon Bernthal, Himesh Patel, John Leguizamo and Mia Goth.
