Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o and Charlize Theron. Based on Homer’s ancient Greek epic, the film follows Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, encountering mythical creatures, deadly obstacles and powerful enemies along the way. Nolan directed and co-wrote the film, with Hoyte van Hoytema as cinematographer and Ludwig Göransson composing the score.
A Massive Critical And Box-Office Success
The Odyssey has received exceptional reviews, with critics praising its scale, performances and visual spectacle. It opened globally to $263.8 million, marking Nolan’s biggest opening ever, before turning into a phenomenal long-run success. The film has now crossed $1.68 billion worldwide, becoming Universal Pictures’ highest-grossing film ever, surpassing Jurassic World. It is also Nolan’s highest-grossing film globally, further establishing the film as one of 2026’s biggest theatrical successes.
The $500 Million IMAX Record
The film has now achieved an extraordinarily rare feat by becoming the first movie ever to cross $500 million from IMAX screenings alone, with IMAX contributing roughly 30% of its worldwide gross. The Odyssey was shot entirely using IMAX film cameras, helping turn its theatrical presentation into a major part of the event. For Nolan, this blockbuster run represents a spectacular return to commercial dominance after Tenet struggled at the box office during the pandemic. From a pandemic-era underperformer to a $1.68-billion epic and IMAX record-breaker, Nolan has made a remarkable comeback.
