Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has earned more than $1 billion at the international box office, with nearly four more weeks remaining in its theatrical run. The film has grossed $1.59 billion globally, making it the director's most profitable movie to date and the 17th title ever to cross the $1 billion mark internationally, which counts markets outside North America.
The achievement places The Odyssey in rare company. It is the first standalone, non-sequel and non-remake to reach this milestone since James Cameron's Avatar in 2009. Other films that have crossed the line include Avengers: Endgame, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Universal Pictures International's president of distribution, Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, celebrated the accomplishment in a statement, saying the film has captivated audiences worldwide from its record-breaking opening through this historic milestone.
The movie previously set another major record in late August when it overtook Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. The news drew a humorous response from Ryan Reynolds, who posted a video mashup of Deadpool fighting Wolverine in a Honda Odyssey alongside clips of Odysseus and his men. Reynolds praised Nolan as a singular filmmaker and encouraged audiences to keep going to theaters, calling it the best shared experience available.
70mm IMAX screenings of The Odyssey have been extended until September 30 due to limited screen availability worldwide. This marks the second extension for these premium showings, which are expected to add further to the film's already substantial box office haul. The extended run gives audiences additional time to see the epic as Nolan intended.
The Odyssey dominated the summer box office alongside Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which surpassed Avengers: Endgame's record to become the highest-grossing domestic film in history and the first Spider-Man movie to reach $2 billion in theaters. Both films have driven a strong season for theatrical exhibition, signaling sustained audience appetite for big-screen experiences.
Critics have responded favorably to Nolan's retelling of the ancient Greek epic. The film received a score of 8 out of 10 from IGN, which called it a must-watch cinematic experience. The cast includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya, among others, adding star power to the director's ambitious adaptation.