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Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' storms the box office with a $264.1 million global debut
By Jake Coyle, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 19, 2026
· 5 min read
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.”Nolan flexed his singular b...
Key takeaway 6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio moviegoers are likely among those contributing to the massive box office success of Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey", with many flocking to local theaters to experience the film on IMAX screens. The Alamo City is home to several IMAX theaters, which have been dedicating screens to the film and offering special showtimes to meet demand. The success of "The Odyssey" is a boon for San Antonio's cinema industry, which has been working to recover from the pandemic. As a major city with a thriving arts and culture scene, San Antonio has a strong appetite for big-budget films and unique cinematic experiences like those offered by IMAX. The film's performance will be closely watched by local theater owners and film enthusiasts, who will be eager to see how it continues to perform in the coming weeks and whether it will drive increased foot traffic to San Antonio's theaters.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” launched with an estimated $124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another $139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than “Oppenheimer” and marking the filmmaker’s best opening since 2012’s “The Dark Knight Rises.”Nolan flexed his singular b...
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