Christopher Nolan’s latest film, 'The Odyssey,' earned $264.1 million in its global opening weekend, marking the director’s largest worldwide debut to date.

Universal’s action-adventure film 'The Odyssey' earned $264.1 million globally during its opening weekend. The total includes $139.6 million from international markets and $124.5 million from domestic ticket sales. This performance marks the biggest worldwide opening of director Christopher Nolan’s career, surpassing his previous records set by 'The Dark Knight Rises' and 'The Dark Knight'.

Record-Breaking Performance

The film’s $264.1 million debut makes it the third-biggest opening of the year, trailing 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' and 'Toy Story 5'. The movie, which is R-rated and nearly three hours long, opened in 73 international markets. It set new records as Nolan’s biggest opening in 48 of those territories, including France and Italy, and represents Universal’s largest debut in 11 markets. The film has not yet been released in South Korea, China, or Japan.

Production and Imax Impact

Written and directed by Nolan, 'The Odyssey' features an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway. The film is the first feature shot entirely with Imax cameras, a format that contributed $51.8 million to its global opening revenue. This Imax performance represents 23% of the film's total global earnings and marks the company's biggest opening in like-for-like markets, outpacing 'Avengers: Endgame'.