Box Office: 'Odyssey' Ends Week 1; 'Motor City', 'Her Private Hell'
Universal’s The Odyssey is showing significant strength at the North American box office. The film, which adapts Homer’s epic poem, is on track to earn $84.5 million in its second weekend. This performance sets a new record for director Christopher Nolan, surpassing the $75.1 million second-weekend haul of The Dark Knight from 2008. Analysts suggest the film could even reach the $90 million mark based on current trends.
With a total of 3,942 theaters now showing the movie, the production has seen a modest 32% dip since its opening. This result places the film as the second-best second weekend for an R-rated title, trailing only Deadpool & Wolverine. The consistent performance throughout the work week indicates strong audience interest that continues to build as the film matures in its theatrical run.
Other films are also seeing movement this weekend. Disney’s Moana remake and the latest Toy Story entry remain in the top tier of earners. Meanwhile, specialty titles like the Hadestown live capture and the thriller Motor City are working to capture different segments of the theater-going public. The diversity of the current schedule provides distinct options for viewers across North America.