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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses $1.17 Billion at the International Box Office to Become Universal Pictures’ Highest-Grossing International Release of All Time

Universal Pictures announced that Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the 3000-year-old poem, ‘The Odyssey,’ has surpassed $1.17 billion at the international box office, passing ‘Furious 7’ to become the Studio’s highest grossing international release of all time.

The Odyssey still

November 02, 2026

“Christopher Nolan occupies rarefied air as a filmmaker whose star power transcends borders. This historic milestone speaks to the unyielding ambition of Chris and Emma [Thomas], delivering a cinematic achievement whose scale and craftsmanship breathe life into Homer’s epic poem,” said Veronika Kwan Vandenberg, President of Distribution, Universal Pictures International.

Throughout its expansive theatrical run, the film broke numerous international records, including:

  • Opening
    • The Odyssey is the highest opening for director Christopher Nolan ahead of Dark Knight Rises internationally.
    • The Odyssey opened at No.1 in 77 markets.
  • Cume
    • The Odyssey is the 8th highest grossing international Hollywood film of all-time (surpassing Furious 7).
    • The Odyssey is the highest grossing film for director Christopher Nolan ahead of Dark Knight Rises internationally.
    • The Odyssey is the second highest grossing film of 2026 internationally, only behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
    • The Odyssey is now the biggest Christopher Nolan film of all-time in 78 markets including UK & Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Korea, Australia, and India.
    • The Odyssey is now the highest grossing Universal title in 45 markets, including Korea, France, Italy, Australia, The Netherlands, and India.
    • The Odyssey is the biggest Hollywood film of all-time in Korea and the 2nd biggest film of all-time.

Universal continues to lead all major studios internationally with more than $3.37 billion to-date. The studio is the first to cross $5 billion at the global box office this year and the first to cross $3 billion at the international box office.

About The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan’s newest film, The Odyssey, is a mythic action epic shot across the world using brand new IMAX® film technology. The film brings Homer’s foundational saga to IMAX® film screens for the first time and opened in theaters everywhere on July 17, 2026.

The Odyssey stars Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, and Lupita Nyong’o, with Zendaya and Charlize Theron.

The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas and Christopher Nolan for their company, Syncopy. The executive producer is Thomas Hayslip.

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