Christopher Nolan has once again proved that his name alone can turn a film into a global theatrical event. His latest epic, The Odyssey, has exceeded early trade expectations by registering a phenomenal opening weekend across the world, while also delivering one of the biggest starts ever for a Hollywood film in India.

According to official studio estimates, The Odyssey has grossed $264.1 million worldwide during its opening weekend. The film collected $124.5 million from the domestic North American market, while international territories contributed another $139.6 million, giving Nolan the biggest global opening of his career.

India has emerged as one of the film's strongest overseas markets. After opening with an estimated ₹17.40 crore nett (₹20.76 crore gross) on Friday, the film witnessed a solid jump on Saturday with early estimates suggesting another ₹22 crore nett. This takes its two-day India total to nearly ₹40 crore nett, with Sunday expected to push the opening weekend comfortably past the ₹65-70 crore mark.

The film's performance has been driven primarily by premium formats, especially IMAX, where demand has remained extraordinary. Strong word-of-mouth, glowing reviews and Nolan's massive fan following have helped The Odyssey outperform several pre-release projections despite its lengthy runtime and mature rating.

With little major competition over the coming days, trade expects The Odyssey to enjoy a long theatrical run worldwide. If the current momentum continues, Nolan's mythological spectacle could be on course to emerge as one of the biggest global box office successes of 2026.

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