‘The Odyssey’ becomes Universal’s highest-grossing film
An adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek epic, the film has surpassed US$1.677 billion worldwide, beating the 2015 adventure film Jurassic World.
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey' has claimed the title of Universal's highest-grossing film, grossing an estimated US$1.685 billion worldwide. The 56-year-old director wrote, directed, and produced the three-hour epic, which stars Matt Damon as Odysseus on his perilous 10-year journey home after the Trojan War.
Despite its long runtime, 'The Odyssey' has been met with strong critical reviews and has surpassed the 2015 film 'Jurassic World' in box office earnings. The film has also become Nolan's third-highest-grossing movie, after 'Tenet' and 'Interstellar'. Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley praised the film as a generational event that galvanizes moviegoing itself.
With a reported production budget of US$250 million, 'The Odyssey' stands as one of the most expensive films of Nolan's career.
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