Summary
Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" debuted with an estimated $124.5 million domestically and $139.6 million overseas, surpassing "Oppenheimer" and marking his best opening since "The Dark Knight Rises" in 2012. The Universal production, an R-rated adaptation of Homer's epic poem with a $250 million budget, saw significant hype and strong IMAX ticket sales, contributing to Hollywood's best summer since 2019.