The Odyssey has achieved a significant box office milestone, surpassing the performance of Christopher Nolan's acclaimed 2008 film, The Dark Knight, during its second weekend in theaters. Universal Pictures' latest release grossed $87 million domestically over the three-day weekend, establishing a new record for the best second-weekend performance of any Nolan film.
This achievement notably eclipses The Dark Knight's $75.1 million second weekend in 2008. The strong hold for The Odyssey demonstrates its considerable popularity among audiences and suggests it may join Nolan's most iconic works. The film is particularly attracting viewers to premium formats like IMAX and 70mm.
The overall box office also saw strong performances this weekend, with "Hadestown's" limited theatrical release bringing in $9.69 million and "Toy Story 5" crossing the $1 billion worldwide mark, becoming the year's highest-grossing film to date. Other top earners included "Moana" with $10.5 million and "Minions & Monsters" with $9.6 million.
Given its continued success and strong theatrical demand, "The Odyssey" is unlikely to be available on streaming services soon. The film's popularity suggests a robust audience turnout, with many seeking out specialized theatrical experiences.
