While Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been hogging the spotlight with its record-breaking run, another Tom Holland starrer has quietly been making history of its own. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has now officially sailed past Spider-Man: Far From Home at the worldwide box office, adding another milestone to its already legendary theatrical journey.
Since its release, The Odyssey has been a force to be reckoned with, pulling in an impressive $1.137 billion globally. That figure breaks down to $466 million domestically and $671 million from international markets. This total edges out the $1.132 billion earned by Far From Home, making it the latest Marvel-adjacent blockbuster to fall to Nolan's epic.
The film's success is even more remarkable given its three-hour runtime and the crowded summer landscape. It has already become Nolan's highest-grossing movie ever, surpassing both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, his only other films to cross the billion-dollar mark. Just last weekend, it added another $31 million domestically, proving it still has plenty of legs nearly a month into its run.
Critics and audiences alike have embraced The Odyssey, with many calling it an "unrivaled cinematic spectacle." The film reunites Nolan with Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer. That earlier collaboration, which became a cultural phenomenon alongside Barbie in 2023, grossed $983 million worldwide and is now available to stream on Peacock starting Thursday, August 13.
For fans of Tom Holland, this is a particularly exciting time. He's not only leading the MCU's latest smash but also starring in one of the year's most acclaimed epics. If you're looking to revisit his other work, check out our ranking of Tom Holland and Zendaya's five movies together, or see how Brand New Day has already surpassed Iron Man 3 at the global box office.
As The Odyssey continues its march, it's clear that Nolan's storytelling prowess remains unmatched. The film's success also highlights the enduring appeal of mythological epics, a genre that has seen a resurgence thanks to this modern master. With Oppenheimer now streaming and The Odyssey still in theaters, there's no better time to catch up on Nolan's recent work.
Stay tuned for more box office updates as The Odyssey aims even higher, and don't forget to catch it on the big screen while you can.
