The Odyssey has now made over US$600 million globally since its release

Christopher Nolan's epic film "The Odyssey" continues to dominate the box office, demonstrating remarkable staying power in its second weekend. The movie garnered an impressive $87 million in North American ticket sales, according to studio estimates. This figure represents a remarkably modest 30% decline from its opening weekend, a rare feat for a blockbuster and Nolan's best second weekend performance to date, not adjusted for inflation.

Globally, "The Odyssey" has amassed an estimated $639.6 million, with $128.3 million coming from international theaters. The film's strong performance has led theaters worldwide to add more showtimes to accommodate audience demand. Analysts note that the film's success is partly due to the significant contribution from premium large format screens, with IMAX screens alone accounting for $48 million of the weekend's global earnings.

The film has faced little significant new competition, allowing it to maintain its momentum. Its second-weekend earnings place it second only to "Deadpool & Wolverine" for R-rated films. However, the competitive landscape is set to intensify next weekend with the release of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which shares lead actors Tom Holland and Zendaya with "The Odyssey."

In other box office news, Disney's "Moana" and "Toy Story 5" secured second and third place, earning $10.5 million and $10 million, respectively. "Toy Story 5" has now surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the sixth Pixar film to reach this milestone. Bleecker Street's "Hadestown: The Musical" rounded out the top five with $9.7 million in its debut weekend, while Olivia Wilde's "The Invite" continues to perform well in its platform release.

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That would be an impressive opening weekend for any film. This is a testament to the outpouring of excitement and enthusiasm that moviegoers are having for Christopher Nolan’s latest epic.