'The Odyssey' becomes Universal's highest-grossing film ever
What's the story
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has made history by becoming the highest-grossing film of all time for Universal Pictures. The studio, which has been around for 114 years, announced this milestone on Saturday. The film, led by Matt Damon, is set to earn $601.2 million domestically and $1.083 billion internationally over its weekend run. This brings its total worldwide earnings to a staggering $1.68 billion, per Variety.
Record-breaking success
'The Odyssey' is Nolan's biggest hit
The Odyssey has not only become Universal Pictures's highest-grossing film but also Nolan's biggest hit.
It surpassed the box office collections of The Dark Knight Rises, which was the first comic book adaptation to earn $1 billion worldwide.
The film is also the top-grossing R-rated movie in history and has set a record for IMAX earnings.
International success
Universal Pictures tops global box office in 2026
The Odyssey's international earnings have contributed significantly to Universal Pictures's box office success in 2026.
The studio leads all other studios with a market share of 26%, grossing nearly $5 billion so far this year.
It is the first studio to cross $4 billion at the global box office and $3 billion at the international box office in 2026.
Film details
Cast of 'The Odyssey'
The Odyssey, an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem of the same name, features a star-studded cast including Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Samantha Morton, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron.
Nolan worked on the film for almost two years and shot it in real locations across the globe.
He also promoted The Odyssey in Mumbai with Damon and Holland.