Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has turned its second weekend into another box-office win. The mythic action epic has reached $639.6 million worldwide, with $286.4 million from North America and about $353.3 million from international markets. The bigger surprise is the hold. Ticket sales dropped only 30% in the US and Canada and about 10% across overseas holdover markets.
Led by Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Universal Pictures film also stars Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron. The movie’s IMAX run has become almost as important as its worldwide total, especially because Nolan shot the entire feature with IMAX film cameras.
The Odyssey Box Office Numbers Show A Powerful Second Weekend
The Odyssey added an estimated $215.3 million worldwide during its second weekend, pushing the cumulative total to $639.6 million. Universal said the international hold was the best second-weekend performance for a film that had opened above $100 million overseas. That is a notable result for a nearly three-hour, R-rated epic. The film had opened to about $264 million worldwide, Nolan’s biggest global debut to date.
The UK and Ireland lead overseas markets with $46.3 million, followed by France at $31.8 million and Italy at $28.9 million. Australia has contributed $20.7 million, Germany $20.5 million, Mexico $19 million, Spain $15.5 million and India $14.4 million. Brazil has added $11.1 million.
Italy delivered one of the strongest individual results. The film earned $10.5 million there during its second weekend and captured 88% of the country’s weekend box office. Collections also grew in Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Taiwan, the Philippines and Hong Kong.
Key box-office highlights:
- Worldwide collection: $639.6 million
- North America: $286.4 million
- International markets: about $353.3 million
- Second global weekend: around $215.3 million
- IMAX worldwide collection: $140 million
- India contribution: $14.4 million
Why The $140 Million IMAX Collection Is A Bigger Record
The Odyssey has earned $140 million through IMAX screenings and became the second-fastest film to cross $100 million in the format, behind Avengers: Endgame. It added $48 million from IMAX in its second weekend, setting the biggest second-weekend total ever recorded by the company.
The record started on opening weekend. IMAX said the film generated $52 million worldwide through its screens and supplied around 20% of the movie’s global debut. It also delivered the biggest global IMAX opening in comparable markets excluding China, Japan and South Korea.
The technical angle has helped turn IMAX into part of the event. IMAX lists The Odyssey at 2 hours 52 minutes and says it is the first full-length theatrical feature filmed entirely with IMAX film cameras. Production used more than 2.1 million feet of film.
India Adds Momentum As Major Asian Markets Still Wait
India has become one of the film’s stronger international territories. By Day 10, The Odyssey had reached about Rs 119.65 crore net and Rs 142.86 crore gross in India, according to Sacnilk figures cited by NDTV Profit. Sunday brought Rs 11.45 crore, with the English version driving much of the business.
There is still international runway left. The film has not opened in South Korea, China or Japan. South Korea is scheduled to receive it on August 5, meaning the current $639.6 million total does not yet include three large Asian markets.
That keeps the billion-dollar discussion alive, although no final figure can be guaranteed before major Asian launches begin. Strong second-weekend holds, premium-format demand and upcoming territories give the film room to keep climbing through August.
What Comes Next For The Odyssey At The Global Box Office
The next challenge is fresh competition. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is arriving at the end of July, creating an unusual crossover because Tom Holland appears in both films. In India, however, The Odyssey has a three-week exclusive IMAX window, protecting its premium-screen presence during the clash.
A piracy issue also surfaced over the weekend. An unauthorised copy circulated on X before takedown action began. Universal said it moved to remove the material and would protect its intellectual property. The leak arrived just as the film was crossing $600 million worldwide.
For now, $700 million is the next visible milestone. After that, the pace will depend on weekday collections, the China, Japan and South Korea launches, and how much theatrical space new releases take. Nolan’s latest film has already proved one thing: the opening weekend was not the whole story.
FAQS
How Much Has The Odyssey Earned Worldwide?
The Odyssey has earned $639.6 million worldwide after two weekends, with domestic and overseas totals.
How Much Has The Odyssey Earned In IMAX?
The film has collected $140 million from IMAX screenings worldwide, setting a record second weekend.
How Much Did The Odyssey Earn In India?
By Day 10, The Odyssey had earned about Rs 119.65 crore net at Indian cinemas.
Which Countries Have Not Released The Odyssey Yet?
China, Japan and South Korea remain unreleased, with South Korea scheduled to open August 5.
Who Stars In Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey?
Matt Damon leads a cast featuring Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson and others.
