Universal’s ‘The Odyssey’ Opens Near $40 Million Worldwide
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Anthonypauldalessandro · Deadline
AI-generated summary based on Deadline · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- The Odyssey earned nearly $40 million worldwide in its first weekend.
- Nolan’s version of the classic poem tops the global box office chart.
- Universal Pictures distributes the new epic adaptation.
Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic has launched with a strong global debut, earning close to $40 million in its opening weekend. The film leads the international box office, outperforming competing releases and indicating robust audience interest in the myth‑based blockbuster.
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