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Can 'The Odyssey' Top Matt Damon's 'The Martian' Profit?
28 May
Summary
- The Odyssey faces a $250 million budget, requiring $625 million to break even.
- To surpass The Martian's profit, The Odyssey must earn $985.6 million worldwide.
- The film's release July 17, 2026, will face competition from Tom Holland's film.
Christopher Nolan's upcoming fantasy action film, The Odyssey, is slated for release on July 17, 2026, featuring a star-studded cast. With an estimated budget of $250 million, the film requires $625 million to simply break even based on a 2.5x multiplier rule.
The Odyssey aims to surpass the considerable theatrical profit generated by Matt Damon's 2015 sci-fi hit, The Martian, which earned $630.6 million worldwide against a $108 million budget. To achieve this, The Odyssey must gross approximately $985.6 million globally.
This ambitious financial target presents a significant challenge, especially considering the competitive theatrical landscape. The film will contend with Tom Holland's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," which premieres just two weeks later on July 31, 2026. However, Nolan's proven track record suggests The Odyssey could still achieve considerable box office success.
