Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is posting a massive second weekend at the domestic box office. After taking in $25.9 million on Friday, the Universal/Syncopy release is projected to reach an estimated $84.5 million in North America for the weekend.
That total is notable because it puts "The Odyssey" above the opening-weekend benchmark set by Nolan's "Oppenheimer." The comparison highlights how strongly the new film is holding in its second frame rather than relying only on its debut.
The worldwide picture is also climbing quickly. Based on the report, "The Odyssey" is expected to push past $500 million globally during its second weekend, a major milestone this early in its run.
For Universal and Syncopy, the latest estimates point to sustained audience demand and strong theatrical momentum. With an $84.5 million second weekend in sight and global earnings moving beyond half a billion dollars, "The Odyssey" is shaping up as one of the biggest box office stories of the moment.
