IMAX China secures RMB 90 million from Nolan debut
Universal Pictures movie The Odyssey generated RMB 90 million in IMAX sales across China delivering forty five per cent of opening weekend revenue
BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2026 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey delivered a record-breaking performance in China's IMAX theaters during its opening weekend, grossing RMB 90 million/USD 13.2 million, according to IMAX China and IMAX Corporation. This accounted for 45% of the film's nationwide box office in China, marking a significant milestone as it represents new IMAX records for a Christopher Nolan film in the country.
The film's worldwide IMAX gross now stands at USD 345 million, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing IMAX release of all time. Daniel Manwaring, CEO of IMAX China, expressed delight in Chinese audiences' fervent response to Christopher Nolan's work, attributing the film's success to his extraordinary ambition as a filmmaker.
IMAX China reported its highest-grossing August ever, with the strong weekend results attributed to record-breaking preview screenings and exceptional occupancy rates. The Odyssey is the first theatrical release shot entirely with IMAX Film Cameras, developed by IMAX Corporation for the film.
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