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Odyssey Roars: $120M Opening Shatters Records
18 Jul
Summary
- The Odyssey' movie achieved a $51 million opening day.
- It is projected for a $120 million domestic opening weekend.
- The film boasts strong critical and audience scores.
Universal's epic "The Odyssey" has achieved a monumental opening, grossing $51 million on its first day and setting projections for a $120 million domestic weekend. This strong performance positions the film as a major contender in the box office, with a potential worldwide take of $250 million.
"The Odyssey" is already making waves among R-rated films and director Christopher Nolan's filmography. Its opening weekend is set to be one of the highest ever for an R-rated movie and ranks as Nolan's third-highest opening, following "The Dark Knight" and "The Dark Knight Rises."
Early audience reception has been overwhelmingly positive, reflected in a 95% critics score and 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, along with an A CinemaScore. This critical acclaim suggests "The Odyssey" has a strong chance to reach the $1 billion box office milestone.
