Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Sets US Preview Record, Surpasses Projections

Christopher Nolan’s much-anticipated film, The Odyssey, has stormed into US cinemas with a resounding start, raking in a phenomenal $17.6 million from preview screenings. This latest epic from Nolan, who last delivered the blockbuster Oppenheimer, is already making waves for its critical reception and box office performance.

Praised by reviewers, The Odyssey commands a luminous 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on nearly 300 reviews at launch. The film—an R-rated fantasy action drama—has now set the bar as this year’s highest US preview earner, edging past Toy Story 5’s previous record. Sources report that initial forecasts had the film opening at $14 million, but the actual figures have far exceeded those expectations, signaling immense audience enthusiasm.

Notably, The Odyssey now sits as the third-biggest R-rated preview opener in history, trailing only behind Deadpool 2 and Deadpool & Wolverine. For comparison, Nolan’s prior hit Oppenheimer debuted with $10.5 million in previews and an $82 million opening weekend in the domestic market. Early indications suggest The Odyssey could eclipse those numbers by a significant margin.

With audience buzz running high and critics unanimously impressed, all eyes are on The Odyssey as it heads into its opening weekend, poised to set further records.