India, July 20 -- Director Christopher Nolan has achieved his most successful opening weekend to date as his mythological epic The Odyssey grossed a staggering $264.1 million worldwide.
Breaking Historical Milestones
The film, which serves as an adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem, surpassed the global debut of Nolan's previous record holder, The Dark Knight Rises, which opened at $249 million in 2012. Of the total global haul, $124.5 million originated from the U.S. and Canadian markets. While the Batman sequels remain ahead of The Odyssey domestically, the international response has propelled this latest venture to new heights for the filmmaker. The production, which carried a $250 million price tag, is now eyeing the elite $1 billi...