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Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Overtakes 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as Top-Grossing R-Rated Film
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Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Overtakes 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as Top-Grossing R-Rated Film

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has become the highest-grossing R-rated film globally, earning $1.352 billion.
  • The film surpassed "Deadpool & Wolverine," which previously held the record with $1.338 billion in 2024.
  • "The Odyssey," starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, had a strong opening weekend and was filmed entirely with 70mm IMAX cameras.

Christopher Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer's epic, "The Odyssey," has officially claimed the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film worldwide, raking in an impressive $1.352 billion. The announcement was made by Universal Pictures, the studio behind the project.

The film, which features Matt Damon in the lead role as Odysseus, has now surpassed the previous record holder, "Deadpool & Wolverine." That film achieved $1.338 billion in 2024, according to box office data tracker Box Mojo Office.

"The Odyssey" debuted on the big screen on July 17, immediately capturing global attention with a worldwide opening of $264 million. This figure marked the biggest opening weekend in director Christopher Nolan's career, even exceeding the box office performance of his Oscar-winning film "Oppenheimer."

With an estimated production budget of $250 million, the film was shot entirely using 70mm IMAX cameras. This cinematic approach has also contributed to its success, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing debut ever in the IMAX format.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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