Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' reaches record $1.68 billion worldwide gross

The short version

• Christopher Nolan's adaptation 'The Odyssey' reached roughly $1.68 billion globally, making it the highest-grossing release in Universal Pictures history.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• The movie generated $601.2 million at the domestic box office and set records as the highest-earning R-rated film and top IMAX earner of all time.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• The release propelled Universal Pictures to become the first film studio to surpass $4 billion at the worldwide box office in 2026.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Key facts

• The Odyssey reached roughly $1.68 billion globally, including $601.2 million domestically, making it Universal Pictures' highest-grossing film ever.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• The film set all-time records as the top-grossing R-rated film in history and the highest earner ever for IMAX.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
• The ticket sales helped Universal Pictures become the first studio to cross the $4 billion worldwide mark in 2026.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.

• ‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Universal’s Highest-Grossing Film of All TimeVariety metered
• ‘The Odyssey’ Conquers ‘Jurassic World’ to Become Universal’s Highest-Grossing Film EverThe Hollywood Reporter metered