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The film has also begun its global run on a strong note. According to Deadline, Universal reported $17.6 million from Thursday night previews in North America, making it the biggest preview opening of the year and edging past the $17.5 million preview haul of Toy Story 5. For comparison, Nolan’s Oscar-winning Oppenheimer had earned $10.5 million in previews when it released alongside Barbie in 2023. The report further states that The Odyssey is expected to collect around $50 million from Friday and preview screenings, putting it on track for a $117 million opening weekend in North America. If those projections hold, it will mark the third-biggest domestic opening of Nolan’s career after The Dark Knight Rises ($160.8 million) and The Dark Knight ($158.4 million).

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The film has also outperformed Nolan’s previous blockbuster Oppenheimer in terms of its opening day in India. The Oscar-winning drama had collected Rs 14.5 crore net on its first day. However, despite the strong opening, The Odyssey remains behind some of the biggest Hollywood openers in India. James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water debuted with Rs 40.3 crore, Avengers: Endgame opened at Rs 53.6 crore, Avengers: Infinity War collected Rs 31.3 crore, while Spider-Man: No Way Home began its run with Rs 32.67 crore.

With overwhelmingly positive word of mouth, immense audience curiosity and a robust opening both in India and overseas, The Odyssey appears well-positioned to build momentum over the weekend. If the initial response translates into sustained collections, Nolan’s latest spectacle could be headed for a historic box office run.