Nolan's The Odyssey returns to theaters in December after $1.80 billion run
The gist
Universal is re-releasing Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey in over 1,000 US and Canadian cinemas from December 11.
The awards-season timing puts the Homer adaptation back in front of Oscar voters.
How it unfolded
- Jul 17, 2026The film opened in theaters everywhere, hitting No. 1 worldwide and holding the spot for its first two weeks. It runs 172 minutes and is rated R for violence and some language.
- Sep 2026Universal announced the film had surpassed 2015's Jurassic World to become the studio's highest-grossing release.
- Nov 5, 2026Universal announced a nationwide theatrical re-release beginning Friday, December 11, 2026, on more than 1,000 screens in the U.S. and Canada in all formats including IMAX and IMAX 70mm.
Key terms
- IMAX 70mm
- A large-format film system using 70 mm film for high-resolution projection in special theaters.
- R-rated
- A US film rating meaning restricted, requiring viewers under 17 to be accompanied by an adult.
Source: Wikipedia