Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film Ever
Christopher Nolan's cinematic take on Homer's 'The Odyssey' has shattered box office records, now holding the title of the highest-grossing R-rated film globally, overtaking 'Deadpool & Wolverine'. Featuring Matt Damon as Odysseus, Anne Hathaway as Penelope, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and Zendaya as Athena, the film boasts a vast ensemble cast. It debuted in North America from July 17-19, amassing nearly $124 million and reaching the $1 billion mark by August 7. Currently, its worldwide earnings stand at $1.352 billion, surpassing 'Deadpool & Wolverine' at $1.338 billion. Only three R-rated films have crossed the $1 billion threshold: 'The Odyssey', 'Deadpool & Wolverine', and 'Joker'. It continues to screen in 3,217 theaters across North America.
Key facts
- The Odyssey has grossed $1.352 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
- It surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine's 2024 global take of $1.338 billion.
- The film opened July 17-19, earning nearly $124 million from 3,919 North American theaters.
- By Aug. 7, it crossed $1 billion worldwide, the first Nolan film since The Dark Knight Rises (2012) to do so.
- Only three R-rated films have grossed over $1 billion: The Odyssey, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Joker ($1.078 billion).
- Oppenheimer (2023) is fourth with $975.8 million, followed by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle (2025) with $793.4 million.
- The Odyssey held No. 1 domestically for two weeks, then second to Spider-Man: Brand New Day in weeks 3-5.
- The film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Zendaya, and many others.
Entities
Artists
- Christopher Nolan
- Matt Damon
- Anne Hathaway
- Tom Holland
- Zendaya
- Charlize Theron
- Lupita Nyong'o
- Himesh Patel
- Jon Bernthal
- Elliot Page
- John Leguizamo
- Mia Goth
- Benny Safdie
- Corey Hawkins
- James Remar
- Bill Irwin
- Ryan Reynolds
- Joaquin Phoenix
Institutions
- Universal Pictures
- Disney
- Marvel
- Forbes
Locations
- North America
- United States