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Holland Credits Hathaway, Praises $600M “Odyssey” & Spider-Man

7/27/2026

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Summary

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Tom Holland told the Dish Podcast on July 22 that promoting Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels “really easy” because he is proud of both films.
“The Odyssey” earned $300 million worldwide in its opening week and rose to $600 million globally by its second weekend.
Holland credited co-star Anne Hathaway for teaching him press skills, calling her “such a pro.”

History

Historical Context

In 2008 Christopher Nolan’s *The Dark Knight* earned over $1 billion worldwide, shattering the superhero box-office record and earning Heath Ledger a posthumous Oscar. Its gritty realism prompted Warner Bros. to grant Nolan creative control for *Inception* (2010) and sparked a decade-long industry shift toward darker, star-driven franchise releases that reshaped studio marketing strategies for blockbusters.

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Story summary

Tom Holland told the Dish Podcast on July 22 that promoting Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels “really easy” because he is proud of both films.
“The Odyssey” earned $300 million worldwide in its opening week and rose to $600 million globally by its second weekend.
Holland credited co-star Anne Hathaway for teaching him press skills, calling her “such a pro.”

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