"Odyssey" Surpasses 7 Million Viewers, "Spider-Man" Nears 9 Million

Christopher Nolan's film "Odyssey" has captivated South Korean audiences, drawing over 7 million viewers and securing the top spot at the weekend box office for three consecutive weeks. The film's success makes it the third highest-grossing film of the year in the country, following "The King and the Clown" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day."

"Odyssey" is on track to potentially reach 8 million viewers, as indicated by strong advance ticket sales. The film, a reinterpretation of Homer's epic, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus and follows his arduous journey home after the Trojan War. It has also achieved significant global success, grossing approximately $1.446 billion worldwide against a production budget of $250 million.

Meanwhile, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has surpassed 8 million viewers domestically and is nearing the 9 million mark. The film, the fourth in the Marvel series, depicts Peter Parker's struggle with uncontrollable powers after a DNA mutation. It has also seen immense global success, with a worldwide gross of around $2.22 billion, making it the highest-grossing film of the year globally. The lack of major competing releases is seen as a factor that could help "Spider-Man" reach its 9 million viewer goal.