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Christopher Nolan\u2019s epic The Odyssey<\/em> has made cinematic history, becoming the highest-grossing film ever released by Universal Pictures, with Greece playing a major role in the blockbuster\u2019s production.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Matt Damon-led film has now earned $1.684 billion worldwide<\/strong>, surpassing Jurassic World<\/em>, which grossed $1.677 billion following its 2015 release.<\/p>\n In North America, The Odyssey<\/em> has generated $601.2 million<\/strong> since hitting cinemas on July 17.<\/p>\n The achievement puts Nolan\u2019s adaptation of Homer\u2019s ancient Greek epic at No. 12 on the all-time global box office chart<\/strong> and makes it the third-highest-grossing non-franchise film ever released<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The film features major scenes shot in Greece, bringing some of the landscapes and locations associated with the ancient epic to a worldwide cinema audience.<\/p>\n Its success has also continued well beyond its opening weeks.<\/p>\n The Odyssey<\/em> recently returned to the top of the box office during its eighth weekend in cinemas<\/strong>, demonstrating the extraordinary staying power of Nolan\u2019s latest film.<\/p>\n The movie has now also become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever made<\/strong> and the biggest-grossing film in the history of IMAX.<\/p>\n The film was produced by Nolan and Emma Thomas through their production company, Syncopy.<\/p>\n Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment, praised the scale of the achievement and the filmmakers\u2019 vision.<\/p>\n She described the film as one of the most ambitious productions in cinematic history and said it had become a major event for moviegoers.<\/p>\n The record further strengthens Universal Pictures\u2019 extraordinary performance at the global box office in 2026.<\/p>\n The studio has captured around 26% of the worldwide market<\/strong> so far this year, generating almost $5 billion in global ticket sales<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Universal was also the first studio to surpass $4 billion worldwide and $3 billion internationally<\/strong> at the box office this year.<\/p>\n For Greece, the success of The Odyssey<\/em> represents another major international spotlight on the landscapes, history and mythology that inspired one of the world\u2019s most enduring stories.<\/p>\nA global hit with Greece at its heart<\/h2>\n
Universal celebrates historic success<\/h2>\n