The Odyssey Eyes $200M Global Opening as Imax Demand Drives $85M-$100M U.S. Debut

3 articles · Updated · Deadline · Jul 15

$200 million-plus is the latest global opening target for Universal’s The Odyssey, including $85 million-$100 million domestically and about $110 million overseas across 73 territories.
Imax-led advance sales are powering the forecast, with non-Universal sources pegging presales at roughly $30 million-$40 million after some 70MM sites in Europe sold out a year in advance.
The three-hour R-rated film faces no new major studio wide release this weekend, though England’s possible World Cup final appearance could test turnout in the UK, one of Nolan’s strongest markets.
Universal is launching on 22,700 international screens—matching Oppenheimer’s market set more closely this time with Italy and Greece opening day-and-date—while China, Japan and Korea arrive later.
The benchmark is Oppenheimer’s $181.1 million global start, and positive early word of mouth has already fueled awards-season buzz ahead of Wednesday’s review embargo lift.

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