SÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) - "The Odyssey" (2026), a new film production by director Christopher Nolan, surpassed the record of "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) and became the highest-grossing adult-rated film in history of all time.
'The Odyssey' becomes highest-grossing R-rated film
SÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) - "The Odyssey" (2026), a new film production by director Christopher Nolan, surpassed the record of "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) and became the highest-grossing adult-rated film in history of all time....
Nolan's new bet opened in North American theaters on July 17, grossing US$123 million on its opening date alone. Since then, the film has grossed US$516 million in the United States and US$835 million internationally.
- The result is seen as remarkable for any production and even more expressive for a sword adventure lasting almost three hours.
- The high-budget film, based on Homer's epic poem, received a rating for people over 17 in the United States, known as R-Rated and aimed at works with explicit violence, crude humor, sexual...
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According to data from Variety magazine, Nolan's film has already grossed US$1.352 billion worldwide (approximately R$6.95 billion), surpassing the US$1.338 billion (approximately R$6.87 billion) achieved by Marvel's production.
Nolan's new bet opened in North American theaters on July 17, grossing US$123 million on its opening date alone. Since then, the film has grossed US$516 million in the United States and US$835 million internationally. The result is seen as remarkable for any production and even more expressive for a sword adventure lasting almost three hours.
The high-budget film, based on Homer's epic poem, received a rating for people over 17 in the United States, known as R-Rated and aimed at works with explicit violence, crude humor, sexual content or drug use. In Brazil, the recommendation is for people over 14 years old.
The new milestone for "The Odyssey" was celebrated by Ryan Reynolds, protagonist of Marvel's "Deadpool" franchise, who lost his position in the box office rankings. "Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of 'The Odyssey' for becoming the highest-grossing 18+ film of all time. That's one hell of a ride," the actor wrote in X, in reference to the Odyssey universe.
Furthermore, "The Odyssey" became the biggest box office success of Nolan's career, surpassing "The Dark Knight Rises" (2012), which had grossed US$1.08 billion. The film also established itself as the highest-grossing release in Imax history, surpassing "Avatar" (2009) by US$271 million.
The adaptation of the epic poem generated euphoria among moviegoers, driven both by the strong cast assembled by Nolan and by the filming entirely in Imax 70 mm. Worldwide, there are only 41 theaters prepared to show the film exactly as Nolan intended.
Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the king of Ithaca, the film chronicles his journey home after the Trojan War. The cast also brings together Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal and John Leguizamo.
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