The Odyssey Surpasses $1.552 Billion, Becoming Universal’s Second-Highest-Grossing Film
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- The Odyssey grossed more than $1.552 billion worldwide between Aug. 28 and 30, surpassing Fast & Furious 7.
- It is now Universal’s second-highest-grossing film, behind Jurassic World’s $1.67 billion.
- The film has earned more than NT$400 million in Taiwan, making it Universal’s highest-grossing original film there.
Christopher Nolan’s epic film The Odyssey has moved into second place among Universal’s highest-grossing films after worldwide box-office revenue passed $1.552 billion.
The film overtook Fast & Furious 7, which earned $1.515 billion globally. Only Jurassic World ranks higher in Universal’s history, with $1.67 billion.
The Odyssey has taken in $563 million in North America and $988 million in overseas markets. It remains in theaters in Taiwan, where its estimated gross has exceeded NT$400 million.
That performance pushed the film past Lucy, which was filmed in Taiwan and earned NT$380 million there. The Odyssey is now Universal’s highest-grossing original film in Taiwan, excluding sequels and works based on existing intellectual properties.
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