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Christopher Nolan has once again demonstrated his massive pull at the global box office as The Odyssey continues its record-breaking run. According to the latest tracking data, the film has officially surpassed the 975.8 million dollar run of Oppenheimer, making it the third-highest-grossing film in Nolan's illustrious career. With a current worldwide gross of ₹9,600.00 Cr, the epic is now the third-highest-grossing R-rated film of all time and is on the verge of joining the elite 1 Billion dollar club. This milestone is expected to be crossed within the next twenty-four hours as the movie expands further into major Asian markets like China and Japan. The international performance is particularly strong in Europe, specifically Italy, where the film is showing remarkable resilience. Despite the heavy competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey saw only a minor 20 percent drop in its fourth week in the Italian market. It is currently poised to surpass the 49.3 million dollar local run of Avatar: The Way of Water to become the fourth-highest-grossing Hollywood film in Italy in dollar terms. In North America, data from Venky Box Office indicates a total domestic cume of 414.5 million dollars, with a strong 9 million dollar Tuesday showing that the film still has plenty of legs in the US market. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In India, the film has maintained a very consistent trajectory, especially among the premium urban audience. The total India gross now stands at ₹189.21 Cr, with a net collection of ₹158.75 Cr across more than one lakh shows. The third week saw a total gross collection of approximately ₹27.78 Cr, driven largely by the English-speaking audience. The occupancy levels remained healthy throughout the week, starting at 46 percent on the third Friday and peaking at nearly 70 percent on Sunday before stabilizing around the 40 percent mark during the weekdays. The Odyssey - Week 3 Daily India Gross CollectionDayIndia Gross CollectionOccupancy (%)Day 15 (3rd Friday)₹ 3.72 Cr46.2%Day 16 (3rd Saturday)₹ 6.85 Cr67.4%Day 17 (3rd Sunday)₹ 6.67 Cr69.3%Day 18 (3rd Monday)₹ 2.36 Cr41.1%Day 19 (3rd Tuesday)₹ 2.87 Cr47.6%Day 20 (3rd Wednesday)₹ 2.77 Cr41.4%Day 21 (3rd Thursday)₹ 2.54 Cr40.9%Week 3 Total₹ 27.78 Cr50.6% (Avg) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Week 3 Language-wise Gross Breakdown in India: • English: ₹ 26.12 Cr • Hindi: ₹ 1.33 Cr • Tamil: ₹ 0.22 Cr • Telugu: ₹ 0.09 Cr Looking at the cumulative language performance, the English version remains the primary engine for the film's success in India, contributing over ₹170 Cr of the total gross. The Hindi version follows with a steady contribution of around ₹15 Cr, while the South Indian dubbed versions have provided a combined total of nearly ₹4 Cr. This distribution highlights that the film's core target audience continues to favor the original language version for a more authentic cinematic experience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The ticket sales data further solidifies its position as the preferred alternative to major superhero releases. In national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the film sold over 2,80,000 tickets during its third week. On the most recent Thursday alone, these chains accounted for approximately 23,000 tickets, resulting in a gross of roughly ₹1.50 Cr. The average occupancy in these multiplexes remained impressive at around 13 percent, significantly higher than most other mid-run films. On BookMyShow, the film has now surpassed 2.77 million total ticket sales, with about 3.63 lakh tickets sold in the third week alone. As it enters its fourth week, The Odyssey is clearly on its way to cementing its status as one of the most successful R-rated dramas ever released in the Indian market.

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Mumbai, August 6 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is on the verge of creating box office history as it closes in on the coveted $1 billion milestone worldwide. Following a sensational theatrical run across international markets, the epic is expected to become only the third R-rated (similar to A-rating in India) film to enter the billion-dollar club this coming weekend, joining Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine and Warner Bros.' Joker. If it achieves the feat, The Odyssey will also surpass Oppenheimer to become the third-highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, further strengthening Nolan's remarkable box office legacy. R-rated films have traditionally faced an uphill battle at the global box office due to restricted audiences, making blockbuster success far more difficult than PG-13 releases. However, the landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade, with mature-themed films proving they can attract mainstream audiences worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Joker became the first R-rated movie to cross the $1 billion mark in 2019, while Deadpool & Wolverine shattered every previous record in 2024 by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with over $1.33 billion worldwide. Oppenheimer also came close to the milestone, finishing its theatrical run with an extraordinary $976.9 million globally. Christopher Nolan will become the only director to have two films among the five highest-grossing R-rated releases in history. It would also mark another major milestone for adult-oriented cinema, proving that compelling storytelling and premium theatrical experiences can overcome the limitations of an R rating. With exceptional word of mouth and sustained box office momentum, The Odyssey is now just one step away from joining one of the most exclusive clubs in cinema history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing R-Rated Films Worldwide S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Deadpool & Wolverine $1.338 Billion 2 Joker $1.079 Billion 3 Oppenheimer $976.97 Million 4 The Odyssey $930+ Million 5 Deadpool 2 $785.90 Million 6 Deadpool $782.61 Million 7 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle $781.37 Million 8 The Matrix Reloaded $741.85 Million 9 It $704.24 Million 10 Detective Chinatown 3 $686.26 Million Data courtesy of Box Office Mojo. (as of August 5, 2026).

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Mumbai, August 2 - The North American box office has achieved a historic milestone, delivering the biggest weekend of all time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and a strong lineup of holdover releases combined to generate an extraordinary $434 million across all films during the July 31-August 2 weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It marks only the second time in history that the domestic (North America) market has crossed the $400 million mark in a single weekend, signalling a remarkable resurgence for theatrical exhibition. Leading the charge was Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which debuted with a sensational $355 million opening weekend, the second-biggest opening weekend ever behind only Avengers: Endgame, as per estimates. The Marvel blockbuster also set a new all-time opening day record with $168 million on Friday, while Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continued its phenomenal run by adding $51 million in its third weekend, becoming one of the strongest-holding event films in recent years. The historic $434 million frame comfortably surpassed the previous record of $402.1 million, established during the opening weekend of Avengers: Endgame in April 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It also eclipsed the weekends led by Avengers: Infinity War ($314.8 million), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($313.2 million), and the iconic "Barbenheimer" phenomenon of July 2023, which generated $311.3 million. The record-breaking weekend underscores the continued power of premium theatrical experiences when major event films arrive together. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day expected to dominate for weeks and The Odyssey displaying exceptional staying power, Hollywood has delivered one of the most memorable weekends in box office history. The final numbers may be higher than $434 million, as Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to lend around $360 million, which will be known by tomorrow.

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Mumbai, August 2 - Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its historic run at the Indian box office. After delivering the biggest opening ever for a Hollywood film and maintaining a sensational hold on Friday, the Tom Holland starrer exploded yet again on Saturday. The film grossed an extraordinary 82–84 crore, registering the biggest single-day collection ever for a non-Indian film at the Indian box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) With Saturday's phenomenal performance, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed around 215 crore in just three days across India. The superhero blockbuster is now on track to challenge the 300 crore gross mark over its extended four-day opening weekend, a feat that would have been unimaginable for a Hollywood release just a few years ago. The film's exceptional occupancy across premium formats and strong family audience turnout continue to fuel its record-breaking run. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has achieved a major milestone of its own. The epic drama has now become the maverick filmmaker's highest-grossing film ever in India, surpassing the lifetime collections of Oppenheimer (157 crores gross). Despite facing unprecedented competition from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the film has continued to attract audiences, underlining Nolan's immense popularity among Indian moviegoers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In 16 days so far, the Matt Damon-fronted epic has grossed around 172 crores, and is now heading towards the 200 crores milestone. The Indian box office is witnessing its biggest weekend ever for Hollywood cinema. While Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting every imaginable opening record with its unprecedented collections, The Odyssey has cemented its place in history as Christopher Nolan's biggest Indian blockbuster. Together, the two films have demonstrated the growing strength of Hollywood event cinema in India, with Spider-Man: Brand New Day now poised to set yet another benchmark by targeting a staggering 300 crore four-day opening weekend, which will not only be a record for a Hollywood title, but will also be among the biggest at the Indian box office.

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The Odyssey is currently dominating the global landscape with a performance that outpaces some of the biggest cinematic achievements in recent years. According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the domestic first-week total reached 199.3 million dollars, with a significant portion of that revenue coming from premium formats. The breakdown shows 86.5 million dollars from standard screens, 50 million from PLF and Standard 70MM, 44.5 million from Standard IMAX, 9.5 million from IMAX 70MM, and 8.5 million from Dolby Cinema. This intense demand for the high-end theatrical experience explains why the film saw a sharp 11.4 percent growth on its second Friday in India, collecting 6.85 crore net as word-of-mouth regarding its technical scale continues to draw audiences back to the theaters. The Odyssey - Week 1 India Net CollectionDAYNET COLLECTIONDay 1 (1st Friday)₹17.40 CrDay 2 (1st Saturday)₹22.00 CrDay 3 (1st Sunday)₹21.90 CrDay 4 (1st Monday)₹8.00 CrDay 5 (1st Tuesday)₹8.35 CrDay 6 (1st Wednesday)₹6.50 CrDay 7 (1st Thursday)₹6.15 CrTotal Week 1₹90.30 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film started strong with an opening day of 17.40 crore net and peaked on its first Saturday with 22.00 crore. By the end of the first seven days, the total India net stood at 90.30 crore. What is particularly interesting is the language breakdown. The English version has been the primary driver, contributing 71.55 crore net, while the Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil versions follow with 11.10 crore, 4.80 crore, and 2.85 crore respectively. This indicates that the film is finding its strongest audience in urban English-speaking markets. When we dive into the day 8 chain-wise performance, the numbers show that premium multiplexes are doing most of the heavy lifting. PVR led the charts on Friday with a gross of 3.60 crore from 1,030 shows, maintaining a 27 percent occupancy rate. INOX followed with a 2 crore gross across 823 shows at 20.1 percent occupancy, while Cinepolis added 97 lakh from 450 shows. Across the country, the film was running on a total of 5,383 shows on its second Friday. This brings the cumulative India gross to 115.92 crore and the total India net to 97.15 crore, meaning it is just inches away from the 100 crore net milestone domestically. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the occupancy data for the English 2D version on day 8, there is a clear trend of audiences preferring evening and night shows. The overall occupancy was 20.47 percent, but while the morning shows started slow at 9.89 percent, the night shows jumped to 30.33 percent. Geographically, Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain the strongholds for the English version, recording 26.8 percent and 22.8 percent occupancy respectively. In Bengaluru, the night shows were particularly impressive at 43 percent. On the other hand, major northern regions like NCR and Mumbai saw more modest overall occupancy rates of 10.8 percent and 12.5 percent. The Hindi 2D version is seeing a tougher run compared to the English version. On day 8, the overall occupancy for the Hindi shows was 8.28 percent. Much like the English version, the night shows performed best at 10.75 percent, but the morning shows struggled at 4.42 percent. Regionally, NCR saw 9 percent occupancy, but markets in Gujarat like Ahmedabad and Surat were quite low, recording 5.8 percent and 3.5 percent occupancy respectively. It appears that while the urban centers are engaged, the film is yet to fully penetrate the mass Hindi circuits. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the digital front, the ticket sales data from BookMyShow tells a story of consistent interest. After a strong first week where 1.36 million tickets were sold, the second Friday saw an additional 126.02K tickets booked. When you add the 340K plus tickets from pre-sales, the total ticket count on the platform stands at approximately 1.83 million. This volume of ticket sales is a good indicator that the film has a broad enough appeal to sustain its run through the second week. Looking at the global footprint, The Odyssey is operating at a scale that confirms its status as a massive Hollywood powerhouse. The film has already hit a monumental worldwide gross milestone of 4,000.00 crore. While the India gross has reached 115.92 crore, the international circuits have contributed 1,850.00 crore to the total tally. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Frequently Asked Questions: The Odyssey Box Office Records and Trends The Odyssey has officially cemented itself as a global cinematic force, shattering multiple records in its first eight days of release. From outperforming recent Oscar-winning blockbusters to dominating the premium theater formats in India, the film is redefining the scale of a Hollywood release in 2026. Here are the most searched questions regarding its phenomenal box office run. How does The Odyssey Week 1 collection compare to Oppenheimer? In a massive show of strength, The Odyssey has officially outperformed the opening week records of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. While Oppenheimer earned 230 million dollars in its first week, The Odyssey amassed a staggering 346 million dollars worldwide in the same period. This record-breaking performance highlights the immense global demand for this epic production. What is the India Net collection for The Odyssey after Day 8? As of its second Friday, the total India Net collection for The Odyssey stands at ₹97.15 crore. The film witnessed a surprising 11.4 percent growth on its eighth day, earning ₹6.85 crore net compared to ₹6.15 crore on Thursday. With this steady momentum, the film is expected to cross the prestigious ₹100 crore net milestone in India by the second Saturday afternoon. Which theater formats are driving the box office for The Odyssey? Data from trade experts like Venky Box Office shows that premium formats are the primary revenue drivers. In its domestic first week, the film earned 199.3 million dollars, with a massive chunk coming from Standard IMAX (44.5M), PLF/Standard 70MM (50M), and IMAX 70MM (9.5M). This trend is mirrored in India, where PVR and INOX led the second Friday performance with a combined gross of over ₹5.60 crore. What is the total worldwide gross of The Odyssey so far? The film has reached a monumental worldwide gross of ₹4,000.00 crore. This global total is supported by a significant overseas gross of ₹1,850.00 crore and a domestic India gross of ₹115.92 crore. The balance between international and domestic markets remains remarkably even, with the overseas share currently sitting at 46.25 percent. How many tickets has the film sold on BookMyShow in India? The audience interest in India remains exceptionally high, with a total of 1.83 million tickets sold on BookMyShow to date. This includes over 1.36 million tickets from the first week and an additional 126.02K tickets booked on the second Friday alone. The consistent digital booking trends suggest that the film will continue to have a long and successful run in the coming weeks.

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Mumbai, July 23 - Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 has emerged as one of the biggest Bollywood comedy successes of 2026. Despite facing stiff competition from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey during its second week, the Indra Kumar directorial has continued to attract family audiences and maintain a steady run at the box office. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After 13 days in theatres, the film has grossed approximately 182.50 crore worldwide, putting it firmly on course to cross the 200 crore worldwide milestone. At the Indian box office, the comedy entertainer has collected around 134.50 crore net (160 crore gross), while overseas, the film has contributed an estimated 22.50 crore, taking its worldwide total to 182.50 crore. Although weekday collections have slowed compared to its opening weekend, the film has remained remarkably stable for the genre and continues to benefit from positive word of mouth among family audiences. Interestingly, Dhamaal 4 is now set to achieve a milestone that another major Bollywood comedy of the year could not. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Akshay Kumar's Welcome To The Jungle, which released two weeks before Dhamaal 4, was widely expected to finish with over 200 crore worldwide gross after its strong opening. However, the film lost momentum during its theatrical run due to increasing competition and eventually fell short of the landmark. In contrast, Dhamaal 4 has shown stronger legs at the box office and is now expected to comfortably enter the 200 crore worldwide club. The success of Dhamaal 4 is another major commercial win for Ajay Devgn, whose recent theatrical releases have consistently performed well at the box office. While The Odyssey has taken away premium screens and urban audiences since its release, Dhamaal 4 has managed to hold its own by appealing to its core mass and family demographic.

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The Odyssey has just crossed a significant milestone in the Indian market. As we head towards the end of first week, the film has officially reached the 100 crore mark in total gross collections across the country. To be precise, the India gross now stands at 100.38 crore, while the net collection has reached 84.15 crore. This is a notable achievement, making it a key player among the top Hollywood releases of 2026. Looking at the Wednesday performance, the movie collected 6.50 crore net. This represents a 22.2 percent drop from the 8.35 crore it earned on Tuesday. It is worth noting that Tuesday saw a healthy boost in business due to discounted ticket offers, which explains the slightly sharper dip on Wednesday as ticket prices returned to normal. Despite this, the film maintained a steady presence with 8,268 shows running across India on its sixth day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The language-wise breakdown gives us a clear picture of where the demand is strongest. The English version remains the primary driver, contributing 66.55 crore to the total net so far. On Wednesday, the overall occupancy for English shows was around 13.67 percent. Interestingly, the demand peaked during the night shows at 17.44 percent, showing that the working crowd is still turning up in good numbers. Regionally, Chennai led the way for the English version with a strong 28 percent occupancy, followed by Hyderabad at 15.5 percent and Bengaluru at 12.5 percent. The regional dubbed versions are also holding their ground. The Hindi version has netted 10.25 crore to date, with Wednesday occupancy in the National Capital Region and Mumbai hovering around 8.5 percent. Down south, the Tamil version saw an overall occupancy of 23.28 percent, with Trichy recording a high of 26 percent and Madurai at nearly 22 percent. The Telugu version recorded 16.03 percent occupancy on Wednesday, with Hyderabad being the top-performing city at 19.5 percent. These numbers indicate that while English is the main contributor, the film has found a consistent audience in the regional markets as well. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national cinema chains, the advance booking for Wednesday was solid. PVR led the count with approximately 16,000 tickets sold, while INOX followed with 9,400 tickets. Cinepolis saw about 1,200 tickets booked. In total, these national chains accounted for roughly 26,500 tickets, resulting in a gross of 1.80 crore. This matches the broader trend of the film being a preferred choice for premium theater experiences. The ticket sales on BookMyShow reflect a very healthy trajectory. After a massive opening weekend where sales peaked on Saturday at nearly 3.5 lakh tickets, the movie has transitioned into the weekdays with stability. Monday saw 1.39 lakh tickets, which rose to 1.52 lakh on Tuesday due to the price offers, and then settled at 1.03 lakh on Wednesday. In total, over 15.97 lakh tickets have been booked through the platform so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Globally, the film is performing at an elite level. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North America Tuesday gross was 21.4 million dollars, bringing its total there to 163.6 million dollars. On a worldwide scale, The Odyssey has reached a massive 3,300 crore in gross collections. This makes it the biggest opening weekend of Christopher Nolan’s career, even moving past the records set by The Dark Knight Rises. It also stands as the third-largest R-rated global opening ever, trailing only the Deadpool franchise. The enthusiasm for the IMAX format is perhaps the most defining part of this run. The film recorded the second-biggest opening of all time for an IMAX release. In fact, demand for the 70mm prints is so high that theaters are running shows at 2 AM and 7 AM just to keep up. Most of these high-end locations are already sold out through August. At IMAX Melbourne, which houses the world's largest screen, the movie has already surpassed Oppenheimer to become the highest-grossing title in the theater's history in less than a week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking ahead, the film is on track to cross the 100 crore net mark in India during its second weekend. This would make it the first Hollywood release of 2026 to join the 100 crore club. It has already overtaken several major titles to become the third highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year in India, positioned just behind Project Hail Mary. With IMAX screens likely to stay committed to this film for a long time, the long-term prospects remain very strong.

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Mumbai, July 21 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to rewrite the record books even after its release. The filmmaker's ambitious epic has achieved another remarkable milestone, with every scheduled IMAX 70mm screening at London's iconic BFI IMAX selling out through September 10, 2026. The unprecedented demand has transformed the venue into a global destination for cinephiles, with fans travelling from across the world just to experience the film in its intended format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The BFI IMAX has confirmed that all 173 IMAX 70mm screenings scheduled across August and into early September have been completely booked. According to reports, moviegoers have flown in from countries including Singapore, Canada, and the United States specifically to watch The Odyssey on one of the world's premier IMAX screens. Such demand is virtually unheard of for a theatrical release and further highlights Christopher Nolan's ability to turn premium-format cinema into a must-see event. The sellout comes just weeks after The Odyssey shattered BFI IMAX's all-time first-day ticket sales record when advance bookings opened. Since then, the film has continued to dominate the box office worldwide, while premium-format screenings have remained in exceptionally high demand. The BFI IMAX website currently lists the entire run of IMAX 70mm screenings as sold out, with additional dates expected to be added to meet overwhelming audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Odyssey has sold out at the BFI IMAX theater in London until September It’s one of the 41 cinemas in the world that can show The Odyssey in authentic IMAX 70mm pic.twitter.com/TSSIWVv8Xg— ScreenTime (@screentime) July 21, 2026 Adding to the film's achievements, The Odyssey has also broken the BFI IMAX's opening weekend box office record, surpassing Star Wars: The Last Jedi to become the venue's biggest three-day performer ever. The accomplishment further cements Nolan's reputation as one of the few filmmakers capable of driving audiences to theatres purely for the cinematic experience, with The Odyssey proving that premium large-format exhibition remains a major attraction for movie lovers worldwide.

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Christopher Nolan has once again proven that for Indian audiences, his films are more than just movies—they are high-end cinematic events. As first reported by Bollywood Hungama, his latest masterpiece, The Odyssey, is currently rewriting the record books for IMAX screenings in India, achieving numbers that have left trade analysts stunned. The film has achieved a feat that seems almost impossible on paper. It collected a massive ₹15.33 crore in just its first three days from a tiny footprint of only 34 IMAX screens across the country. To put that in perspective, while the film earned a total of ₹61.40 crore in India over its opening weekend, nearly 25 percent of that revenue came from just those 34 premium screens. The remaining 75 percent was spread across approximately 2,700 standard screens, highlighting an extraordinary demand for the premium experience despite the significantly higher ticket prices. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Let us look at the day-wise momentum that fueled this surge. On its opening Friday, July 17, the film sold over 45,700 tickets in the IMAX format alone, pulling in ₹4.72 crore with an occupancy of nearly 80 percent. Saturday saw even higher interest, reaching a peak of ₹5.36 crore with a staggering 86.3 percent occupancy. The momentum held firm on Sunday with ₹5.24 crore from nearly 50,000 ticket sales. Perhaps most impressively, the Monday hold remained rock-steady at ₹3.34 crore with a 63.1 percent occupancy, bringing the four-day IMAX total in India to ₹18.68 crore. This performance has effectively shattered the previous record held by Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which released in May 2025. The Odyssey now officially holds the highest-ever opening weekend for any IMAX release in Indian history, even outperforming locally produced big-budget spectacles in this format. This local success is part of a global trend where the film earned $52 million from 885 IMAX screens worldwide during its opening weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The craze is far from over as the film heads into its second week. Trade experts note that the demand for the coming weekend is already hitting fever pitch. In many cities, bookings for the next Saturday and Sunday are filling up fast as soon as they open. For instance, Broadway Cinemas in Coimbatore has already opened its schedules until Wednesday, July 29, and many of those shows are already nearing a sell-out status well in advance. With such a powerful start, industry analysts believe The Odyssey has a very strong chance of crossing the ₹150 crore net mark in India during its lifetime run. Given the exclusive demand for the IMAX experience, it is likely that the film will maintain its hold on these premium screens for several weeks to come, potentially pushing its total even further than current projections suggest.

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Lenin marks a sensational return to form for Akhil Akkineni, serving as the high-octane comeback his fans have been eagerly anticipating. The film has not only resonated with the masses but has also completely rewritten the actor's personal box office history. Lenin managed to surpass the lifetime collections of his previous career-best, Most Eligible Bachelor, within just its first week of release. This rapid ascent highlights the hype surrounding this project and cements its status as Akhil's biggest blockbuster to date. Lenin has successfully navigated the crucial second Monday test, proving that the film still has enough steam to draw audiences to theaters during the weekdays. On its eleventh day, the movie collected a net total of ₹1.05 crore in India. This figure represents a 63.8 percent drop from Sunday's net collection of ₹2.90 crore, as far as trade s concerned it is a very healthy trajectory for a film that just finished a strong second weekend. This latest addition brings the total India net collections to ₹44.65 crore, while the total India gross has reached ₹51.23 crore across 1,790 shows. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) What makes this Day 11 performance particularly notable is the film's resilience against massive Hollywood competition. Despite losing almost all premium large-format and IMAX screens to the arrival of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Lenin has managed to sustain steady theatrical footfalls. Having already breached its main break-even targets during the first week, every rupee the film pulls in now is directly increasing the profit margins for its regional distributors. This successful hold in the face of a global blockbuster wave is a significant win for the makers. Looking at the occupancy rates, the film maintained an overall rate of 16.21 percent on Monday. Interestingly, the afternoon shows emerged as the strongest period of the day with an occupancy of 18.08 percent, followed by evening and night shows which hovered around the 15 percent mark. Regionally, Hyderabad remains the primary engine for the film’s growth, recording a 16.5 percent occupancy across 314 shows. Bengaluru also contributed significantly with a 10 percent occupancy rate across 208 shows, showing that the film has found a dedicated audience in major urban centers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The regional distribution of the film's earnings on Day 11 further highlights its stronghold in the Telugu-speaking states. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana spearheaded the collections with a gross of ₹1.10 crore, accounting for the vast majority of the daily haul. Karnataka followed with a contribution of ₹0.09 crore, while the rest of India added another ₹0.01 crore to the tally. This brings the total India gross for the second Monday to ₹1.20 crore, reinforcing that while the home territory remains the primary driver, the film is still pulling in consistent, albeit smaller, numbers from neighboring regions. Ticket sales data from BookMyShow further illustrates the film's steady momentum. In the last 24 hours alone, the platform recorded 13,400 ticket sales, pushing the total number of tickets sold on BookMyShow to over 1.09 million. In the national chains, the film saw a calculated turnout of approximately 1,400 tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis. PVR led the way with around 900 tickets, while INOX and Cinepolis contributed approximately 400 and 150 tickets respectively. While these numbers are lower than the weekend highs, they represent a solid floor for a weekday run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, Lenin is showing a very balanced performance. The film has grossed a total of ₹10.30 crore in overseas markets, which has pushed its total worldwide gross collection to an impressive ₹61.53 crore. Most of the domestic revenue is coming from the Telugu states, which have contributed ₹45.10 crore to the total gross, while Karnataka and other parts of India have added another ₹5.60 crore. With the film now operating in pure profit territory, the coming weekdays will determine just how high the final tally can go before the next wave of releases arrives.

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Mumbai, July 20 - Christopher Nolan has once again delivered a global box office phenomenon. The Odyssey has taken the worldwide box office by storm with a staggering $264 million opening weekend, including $124.5 million from North America and $139.6 million from international markets. The spectacular debut marks the biggest global opening of Nolan's career and one of the strongest launches of 2026. India has played a major role in the film's success story. The epic fantasy adventure collected around 73 crore gross ($7.5 million) in its opening weekend, making it Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing opening weekend ever in the country. The film had opened with around 21 crore gross (17.40 crore net) on its first day before witnessing excellent growth over Saturday and Sunday, driven by strong occupancy across IMAX and premium-format screens. Here, every major box office record broken by The Odyssey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Worldwide Opening Of Christopher Nolan's Career Outside Batman Films With $264.1 million in global ticket sales, The Odyssey has delivered the biggest worldwide opening weekend of Christopher Nolan's career, outside Batman. The film surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to score the second biggest start for Nolan, behind The Dark Knight Rises ($292 million). Biggest Domestic Opening For Christopher Nolan Outside Batman Films The film earned $124.5 million in North America during its opening weekend, setting a new career-best for Nolan outside the Batman films and the third biggest opening overall. Biggest Global Opening Of 2026 For A Live-Action Film No live-action release this year has opened bigger worldwide than The Odyssey. The film has comfortably crossed pre-release projections and established itself as the biggest theatrical event of the year so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest International Opening For Nolan With a $139.6 million opening weekend, The Odyssey scored the biggest debut for the maverick filmmaker internationally, beating The Dark Knight Rises's $131 million launch. Christopher Nolan's Biggest Opening Weekend In India The film's 73 crore opening weekend has set a new benchmark for Nolan in India, surpassing the opening weekend numbers of Oppenheimer. It also ranks among the biggest Hollywood opening weekends ever in the country, highlighting Nolan's immense popularity with Indian audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Non-Indian Opening of 2026 In India With a $7.5 million (73 crores gross) opening weekend, The Odyssey has delivered the biggest debut for a foreign film of 2026 at the Indian box office, beating Evil Dead Burn. Biggest Opening Day Of Nolan's Career In India The Odyssey began its Indian run with approximately 21 crore gross (₹17.40 crore net), overtaking Oppenheimer to register the biggest opening day of Christopher Nolan's career in the Indian market. Historic IMAX Performance Filmed entirely using IMAX cameras, The Odyssey has rewritten premium-format records. IMAX contributed $52 million globally during the opening weekend, making it only the second film to score a $50+ million debut in the premium format.

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Mumbai, July 20 - Ajay Devgn's Dhamaal 4 continues to enjoy a superb run at the Indian box office, delivering a solid second weekend despite competition from Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. The comedy entertainer has held really well after a strong opening week, with family audiences continuing to drive collections across the country. The film's impressive hold has cemented its position as one of the biggest Hindi hits of the year. The Indra Kumar directorial collected an impressive 28.50 crore net in its second weekend, taking its 10-day India net collection to approximately 124.50 crore. The outstanding weekend performance underscores the film's strong word-of-mouth, as it recorded healthy growth on both Saturday and Sunday after a steady second Friday. With this, Dhamaal 4 has comfortably crossed the 100 crore milestone and remains one of the strongest performers in theatres. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has also continued its decent run overseas, taking its worldwide gross collection to around 170 crore in just ten days. The comedy franchise has once again struck a chord with audiences, translating its popularity into impressive global box office numbers. The film has already emerged as one of the highest-grossing Hindi comedy films of the year. From now on, Dhamaal 4 is well on track to achieve another major milestone. If it maintains a steady hold during the weekdays, the Ajay Devgn-starrer is expected to cross the 200 crore worldwide gross mark by the next weekend. With no immediate threat to its target audience, the film is poised to continue its successful run at the box office.