The Odyssey Tops Oppenheimer’s Lifetime U.S. Total in 13 Days, Racing Past $344 Million

In just 13 days in U.S. theaters, Christopher Nolan ’s The Odyssey has banked $344.5 million domestically, powered by a huge $123.5 million opening weekend and premium-format play. That total already clears the entire domestic run of Oppenheimer, which topped out at $330.1 million.

The Odyssey hit $344.5 million domestic in 13 days, per Box Office Mojo.

Stateside turnout is only half the story. As of the end of July, Box Office Mojo’s tally shows The Odyssey at $707.2 million worldwide, split between $344.5 million domestic (48.7%) and $362.6 million overseas (51.3%). By comparison, Oppenheimer leaned more international, ending with $645.7 million outside North America — about 66% of its global total.

How the numbers stack up

• The Odyssey — $123.5M opening; $344.5M domestic in 13 days; $362.6M international; $707.2M worldwide as of late July; reported budget: $250M.
• Oppenheimer — $82.5M opening; $330.1M domestic (final); $645.7M international; $975.8M worldwide (final); reported budget: $100M.

Globally, Oppenheimer still wears the crown at $975.8 million, but The Odyssey is climbing fast. After the late-July $707.2 million mark, Box Office Mojo’s running total indicates it has since crossed $725 million and continues to add tickets day to day.

Where it sits in Nolan’s career

The filmmaker’s latest Greek-myth epic is already tracking alongside his biggest theatrical performers. Here’s how his top earners line up worldwide:

• The Dark Knight Rises (2012) — $1.084B
• The Dark Knight (2008) — $1.006B
• Oppenheimer (2023) — $975.8M
• Inception (2010) — $830M
• Interstellar (2014) — $681M

With its outsized domestic momentum, a still-growing international haul, and a reported $250 million production budget behind it, The Odyssey is firmly in Nolan’s top tier — and it’s still in theaters.