Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' sets 2026 preview record with $17.5-17.6 million Thursday opening.
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned approximately $17.5-17.6 million in Thursday preview screenings, the highest preview total of 2026. The film holds a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and is projected for a $90-100 million domestic opening weekend. It is the first major studio release shot entirely on IMAX cameras.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 1 bias group.
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Washington Times delivers straight box-office data while Breitbart's Nolte pivots to defending 'woke' casting complaints and questioning whether Nolan 'overperformed' or is merely 'front-loaded.'
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“'The Odyssey' opens with year's best $17.6 million in Thursday previews”
“Nolte: 'The Odyssey' Opens to Massive $17.5 Million Thursday Night”
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The Odyssey's Thursday preview total was $17.5-17.6 million.
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