The Odyssey grosses $124.5 million domestically on opening weekend
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Rebecca Rubin · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 20, 2026
Key points
- Opening weekend domestic revenue reached $124.5 million.
- IMAX contributed $52 million, a record for the genre.
- Star casting and extensive global marketing drove audience interest.
The new adaptation of the classic poem earned $124.5 million in its first domestic weekend and $264.1 million worldwide, surpassing typical expectations for literary‑based blockbusters. Analysts cite strong IMAX performance, star power, extensive marketing, and a broad family appeal as key factors behind the surprise success.
The film’s $52 million opening in IMAX alone set a new benchmark for epic adaptations, while its release timing avoided major competition, helping it dominate box‑office charts across multiple markets.
Read the original story: Variety — by Rebecca Rubin