Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Kicks Off With an Epic $17.6 Million in Previews
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- Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned $17.6 million in preview screenings, surpassing 'Toy Story 5' to claim the year's highest preview total.
- The Odyssey is projected to gross $90 million to $100 million in its opening weekend, potentially making it Nolan’s biggest domestic launch since 'The Dark Knight Rises'.
- The Odyssey became the first film shot entirely with IMAX cameras, driving ticket demand for premium formats that has fans crossing state lines and attending 2 a.m. showings.
- Matt Damon stars as Odysseus in the film, leading an A-list cast that includes Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Robert Pattinson.
- The Odyssey carries a $250 million production budget and $125 million in marketing costs, making it the most expensive R-rated film in history.
- Critics have embraced the film, which holds a 96% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of wide release.
Why it matters: With a $375 million total cost, 'The Odyssey' must sustain strong box office momentum to break even, putting pressure on its theatrical run despite early acclaim and robust preview numbers that suggest it may outperform initial forecasts.
