The Odyssey Opens to Record $263.7M Global Debut
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- The Odyssey debuted globally with $263.7M, setting Christopher Nolan's best opening with $140.2M international from 73 territories and $123.5M North American; the film doesn't open in China until August 14
- Kung Fu Soccer (Stephen Chow) placed second globally with a $73.7M second frame in China and $214.3M cume, leading a three-film Chinese contingent in the global top 10 driven by summer holidays
- Toy Story 5 (Disney/Pixar) reached $957.3M worldwide, on the brink of joining Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael as the year's third $1B film, with its $429.87M domestic total overtaking Super Mario Galaxy Movie
- Moana (Disney live-action) earned $42.9M in its second global weekend for a $177.4M cume, ranking as a top non-local performer in France, Germany, Australia and Korea
- Hope (Na Hong-Jin) opened in South Korea with $16.4M to lead its home market, ranking seventh globally — with Neon distributing stateside from September 9 after its Cannes premiere
- Minions & Monsters (Universal) posted a $42.1M third weekend and $358.4M global cume, opening in Korea at $2.6M with a 94% CGV Egg audience score
Why it matters: Nolan's $263.7M debut establishes his best opening ever, with the film notably absent from China until August 14 — where local titles filled three of the global top-10 slots on holiday strength. Toy Story 5, now $42.7M from $1B, would mark Disney's third billion-dollar 2025 title alongside Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
