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The Odyssey Tops 10 Million Admissions in South Korea as Global Box Office Nears $1.63 Billion

This milestone reflects the film’s IMAX‑first 70mm release that concentrated premium ticket sales and set it on course to challenge Universal’s all‑time global record.

Promotional materials for Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" are installed inside a theater in Seoul, on Sept. 6, 2026. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • The Odyssey crossed 10 million admissions in South Korea on Sunday, reaching roughly 10.03 million viewers and holding the No. 1 box‑office spot for a fifth straight weekend, KOFIC data reported.
  • Industry trackers place the film’s worldwide cume near $1.63 billion based on combined domestic and international estimates, a total that would make it Christopher Nolan’s highest‑grossing picture and the top R‑rated earner to date.
  • The film has generated outsized revenue from premium formats, with IMAX grosses reported around $486 million worldwide as 70mm and IMAX runs were extended into September to meet demand.
  • Market rollouts and strong local holds drove key lifts: a mid‑August China window and steady long‑run performance in North America and India helped push global receipts, with India making the film the seventh‑highest Hollywood grosser there.
  • If current pace continues the movie could overtake Jurassic World’s $1.671 billion to become Universal Pictures’ highest‑grossing film worldwide, though published totals are industry estimates pending final studio accounting.