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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Sets New Second-Weekend Record, Overtaking 'The Dark Knight'
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🗓 26 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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The latest Christopher Nolan film, 'The Odyssey', has surpassed the previous record held by 'The Dark Knight' with a second-weekend gross exceeding $84 million.
On Saturday, 'The Odyssey' reported a second‑weekend box‑office haul that eclipsed the $84 million mark, setting a new benchmark for Christopher Nolan’s releases.
The film’s performance outpaced the 2012 blockbuster 'The Dark Knight', which previously held the highest second‑weekend gross for a Nolan film.
Industry analysts attribute the surge to the movie’s strong word‑of‑mouth, strategic release timing, and the continued popularity of Nolan’s storytelling.
With the record now in place, 'The Odyssey' is poised to continue its momentum as it heads into the third week, with projections suggesting a total domestic gross that could surpass $200 million.
The film’s performance outpaced the 2012 blockbuster 'The Dark Knight', which previously held the highest second‑weekend gross for a Nolan film.
Industry analysts attribute the surge to the movie’s strong word‑of‑mouth, strategic release timing, and the continued popularity of Nolan’s storytelling.
With the record now in place, 'The Odyssey' is poised to continue its momentum as it heads into the third week, with projections suggesting a total domestic gross that could surpass $200 million.