Odyssey obliterates box office records in Week 2

The box office is ablaze, and it’s all thanks to Christopher Nolan’s latest cinematic masterpiece, The Odyssey. Continuing its unstoppable momentum, the film isn’t just dominating global markets; it is shattering historical records and rewriting the history of blockbuster filmmaking.

The movie has established itself as a behemoth, pulling in double-digit millions every day and setting new benchmarks for theatrical performance. Its latest financial estimates are already creating new records for 2026 and for Nolan’s storied career.

In its second week of release, The Odyssey brought in an estimated $17.5 million domestically. While this represented a slight dip from Wednesday’s $18 million, it still secured the title of the biggest Thursday of 2026 so far. This incredible performance even surpassed Toy Story 5, which previously held the box office record with $12.6 million.

The week has been a whirlwind of records for the director himself. The film achieved its biggest Thursday night opening based on preview screenings, marking a career-high milestone. Furthermore, in a stunning display of sustained power, The Odyssey earned $21.4 million on Tuesday, edging out The Dark Knight’s longstanding Tuesday record of $20.9 million from 2008.

This strong weekday performance is fueling enormous expectations for the weekend. Analysts project that The Odyssey will earn between $61 and $74 million in its second week domestically. If it hits the higher end of this projection, it could even surpass The Dark Knight’s second weekend total of $75.1 million, further solidifying its status as a cinematic titan.

Beyond the numbers, the critical and audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. The film boasts stellar reviews, holding a 94% critics score and a 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

This success is particularly noteworthy given the scale of the production. With a massive $250 million budget, The Odyssey stands as one of Nolan’s most ambitious and expensive films ever made—a testament to his vision and filmmaking prowess that continues to leave audiences breathless.