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Nolan’s “The Odyssey” Opens with $262 M, Tops Box Office

7/21/2026

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Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” earned $262.1 million in its opening weekend, topping the box office.
The $250 million film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland with a 95% rating.
Nolan, whose net worth is $250 million, said releasing a film feels “absolutely terrifying.”
He credits his English literature degree from University College London for his screenwriting.
Steven Spielberg said odd-job financing yielded a $7.1 billion fortune and urged people to embrace opportunities.

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Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” earned $262.1 million in its opening weekend, topping the box office.
The $250 million film stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland with a 95% rating.
Nolan, whose net worth is $250 million, said releasing a film feels “absolutely terrifying.”
He credits his English literature degree from University College London for his screenwriting.
Steven Spielberg said odd-job financing yielded a $7.1 billion fortune and urged people to embrace opportunities.