Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" has quickly become one of the year's biggest theatrical stories, reaching $639.6 million worldwide after only two weekends in release. The strong global total underlines the early drawing power of the filmmaker's latest large-scale production.
The film is based on Homer's ancient epic and stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the Greek king at the center of the story. Its fast start suggests that Nolan's name, the classic source material and the movie's ensemble appeal have combined to create major audience interest across markets.
A notable part of the film's performance has come from premium large-format screens. Imax alone has contributed roughly $140 million, a sign that moviegoers are actively seeking out the most immersive version of the film and helping lift overall revenue.
Crossing the $600 million mark this early in its run places "The Odyssey" in a strong commercial position. With momentum still building after two weekends, the movie's box office run is off to an impressive start globally.
