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The Odyssey Opens $264M, IMAX $52M, Eyes $1B

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Odyssey opened with $264 million worldwide, including $124.5 million in the United States.
IMAX generated $51.8 million, roughly 20% of the film’s global box office.
Premium formats accounted for 53% of tickets.
After just under a week, worldwide earnings reached $303 million, suggesting a possible $1 billion total.
Despite Elon Musk’s online casting criticism, the film posted record Monday ($18.67 million) and Tuesday ($21.4 million) grosses.

History

Historical Context

James Cameron’s 2009 sci-fi epic Avatar, released by 20th Century Fox, became the highest-grossing film ever with a $2.9 billion worldwide total and set IMAX records of $270 million from 261 theaters. That premium-format success reshaped studio strategies, and the 2024 launch of The Odyssey—backed by Warner Bros. and sparking Elon Musk criticism—continues the shift toward high-margin IMAX and 3D screenings.

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Story summary

The Odyssey opened with $264 million worldwide, including $124.5 million in the United States.
IMAX generated $51.8 million, roughly 20% of the film’s global box office.
Premium formats accounted for 53% of tickets.
After just under a week, worldwide earnings reached $303 million, suggesting a possible $1 billion total.
Despite Elon Musk’s online casting criticism, the film posted record Monday ($18.67 million) and Tuesday ($21.4 million) grosses.

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