Nolan's The Odyssey Becomes Universal's Highest-Grossing Film

Christopher Nolan's epic film "The Odyssey" has officially become Universal Pictures' highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing the record previously held by 2015's "Jurassic World." The milestone was confirmed by NBCUniversal on September 12, 2026, as the film crossed a global box office total of approximately $1.68 billion. The achievement marks a significant commercial triumph for the director and his production company, Syncopy. "The Odyssey" has now outpaced "Jurassic World," which held the studio's record for 11 years with a worldwide gross of $1.672 billion. The film's cumulative total stands at roughly $1.685 billion, with domestic earnings of about $601 million and international earnings surpassing $1.08 billion. The record-breaking performance is part of a series of box office milestones for the film, which opened in theaters on July 17, 2026. It is now the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, having surpassed "Deadpool & Wolverine." Additionally, it holds the record for the highest-grossing feature in IMAX history, beating the previous record set by 2009's "Avatar." NBCUniversal Entertainment chairman Donna Langley praised the film's impact.