Nolan's The Odyssey breaks R-rated box office record

Christopher Nolan's epic film "The Odyssey" has officially become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, surpassing the record previously held by 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine." The milestone was reached as the film's worldwide box office total climbed to approximately $1.352 billion, edging past the $1.338 billion earned by the Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman superhero film.

The achievement was confirmed by multiple industry reports on August 21, 2026. "The Odyssey," an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem, was released in theaters on July 17, 2026. It has since generated $516 million domestically and $835 million internationally. The film's R rating, designated for violence and some language, is typically seen as a constraint on box office potential, making its record-breaking run particularly notable.

Ryan Reynolds, the creative force behind the "Deadpool" franchise, publicly congratulated the team behind "The Odyssey." In a post on X, he wrote, "Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Odyssey for becoming the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time. That is one helluva car."

The record adds to a series of milestones for the film, which also stands as...