Nolan's 'L'Odyssée' Tops 6 Million Admissions in France

Christopher Nolan's epic "L'Odyssée" continues to draw crowds, crossing the 6 million admissions mark in France five weeks into its theatrical run. The film, starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway, is a cinematic adaptation of Homer's epic poem.

"L'Odyssée" has become the highest-grossing film of 2026 in France, thanks to a strong opening that saw 1.84 million viewers on its first day. This performance ranks as the third-best opening day for any film in the country this year. The film's success is a significant achievement for Nolan, surpassing his previous record of 4.9 million admissions for "Inception" in 2010.

The costly production, estimated at $250 million and filmed extensively with IMAX cameras and real-life scenes, is benefiting from critical acclaim and positive word-of-mouth. It is currently in close competition with another summer hit, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which also surpassed 6 million admissions in its first three weeks.

Both blockbusters are providing a much-needed boost to the French cinema industry. "L'Odyssée" is projected to reach 7 million admissions before its theatrical run concludes.