The Odyssey brings in US$264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says

Director Christopher Nolan's latest epic, "The Odyssey," has stormed the global box office, raking in an impressive US$264.1 million in its opening weekend. The film, which stars Matt Damon as the legendary Greek hero Odysseus on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, marks Nolan's return to filmmaking since the critically acclaimed "Oppenheimer."

Universal Pictures reported that the film's domestic debut in the U.S. and Canada alone brought in US$124.5 million. This strong performance has positioned "The Odyssey" at the top of both the North American and global box office charts for the weekend. According to Universal's president of theatrical distribution in North America, Jim Orr, the film has broad appeal, with half of its ticket buyers falling between the ages of 18 and 34.

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There's just palpable excitement across the domestic market this weekend for The Odyssey.

Industry experts attribute the film's success to Nolan's enduring popularity and audiences' deep appreciation for filmmaking. "Modern audiences should not be underestimated on their knowledge of film and filmmakers," noted Paul Dergarabedian, Rentrak's head of marketplace trends. "And that passion they have for film is manifest in their devotion to Christopher Nolan. It really is a thing."

"The Odyssey" had a production budget of US$250 million and has already garnered an A CinemaScore from opening-night audiences, along with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's opening weekend performance ranks among Nolan's biggest, with its global total placing it as his third-highest opening film globally when adjusted for inflation, following "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Dark Knight."

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Modern audiences should not be underestimated on their knowledge of film and filmmakers. And that passion they have for film is manifest in their devotion to Christopher Nolan. It really is a thing.