Box-office forecast: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ sets sail for an epic $100M opening
Christopher Nolan’s latest film, The Odyssey, is hitting theaters this weekend with projections pointing to an opening between $85 million and $105 million. The film stands out as the only major release this frame, effectively clearing the path for a dominant performance at the box office. Analysts expect a global total that could push well past $200 million, marking the director’s strongest domestic opening since 2012.
The high demand is fueled by strong reviews and the fact that the entire movie is shot on Imax cameras. Dedicated fans have secured tickets for 70mm screenings months in advance, creating a surge in premium-format sales. While experts remain curious about how standard theater attendance will compare to the premium-format rush, the film is a lock for the number one spot.
Outside of the top spot, the rest of the box office is seeing a shift. Disney’s Moana is expected to see a drop in its second weekend, while titles like Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters continue to compete for second and third place. The World Cup final this Sunday adds a variable that might influence weekend traffic, but the overall outlook for the film remains strong.
Gold Derby projects The Odyssey will lead the weekend with $100 million. We anticipate Moana will follow with $19 million, while Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters trail at $11 million and $10 million respectively. Evil Dead Burn is expected to round out the top five with $5 million.