Universal’s “The Odyssey” Sets Record Opening in UK and Ireland
Originally published Jul 21, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 21, 2026
Key points
- "The Odyssey" earned £12.5 million in its first weekend in the UK and Ireland.
- It is Christopher Nolan's second‑biggest opening in the region.
- Premium‑format screenings drove a large share of the box‑office revenue.
Universal’s new film “The Odyssey” topped the United Kingdom and Ireland box office with a debut weekend gross of £12.5 million (approximately $16.8 million). The opening marks the second‑largest launch for director Christopher Nolan in the region, outpacing his previous release “Oppenheimer.”
Strong attendance at premium‑format screenings contributed significantly to the performance, underscoring the film’s broad appeal and positioning it as a major tentpole for the market this year.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran