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'The Odyssey' Just Broke Universal's Record
Nolan's Homer adaptation passed $1.677 billion and became the biggest R-rated movie in history.
In brief
Nolan's Homer adaptation passed $1.677 billion and became the biggest R-rated movie in history. A three-hour, R-rated, non-sequel epic just outgrossed every movie Universal has ever released, which is not how the modern box office is supposed to work. Originally reported by Maxim.
A new studio record
The Odyssey passed $1.677 billion worldwide, overtaking 2015's Jurassic World as the highest-grossing release in Universal Pictures history.
Nolan's biggest opener yet
The Matt Damon-led film debuted at No. 1 worldwide and stayed there two weeks, beating The Dark Knight Rises for Nolan's best opening.
Records stacked on records
It set the biggest domestic opening for IMAX 70MM, the biggest Universal R-rated opening, and the biggest opening for a Best Director follow-up.
The first since 2009
It is the highest-grossing R-rated film and IMAX film ever, and the first non-sequel, non-remake to clear $1 billion internationally since 2009.
“It continues to buck box office trends at every turn”
Still climbing in week eight
The film returned to No. 1 globally in its eighth weekend before slipping to No. 3 behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Practical Magic 2.
Oscar math favors Dune
Variety predicts The Odyssey leads with 15 nominations over Dune: Part Three's 12, but still picks Dune for Best Picture. Nominations land January 21, 2027.
In short
A three-hour, R-rated, non-sequel epic just outgrossed every movie Universal has ever released, which is not how the modern box office is supposed to work.
