Spider-Man: Brand New Day To Challenge Avengers: Endgame For The Biggest Hollywood Opening In India?

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Mumbai, July 21 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to rewrite the record books even after its release. The filmmaker's ambitious epic has achieved another remarkable milestone, with every scheduled IMAX 70mm screening at London's iconic BFI IMAX selling out through September 10, 2026. The unprecedented demand has transformed the venue into a global destination for cinephiles, with fans travelling from across the world just to experience the film in its intended format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The BFI IMAX has confirmed that all 173 IMAX 70mm screenings scheduled across August and into early September have been completely booked. According to reports, moviegoers have flown in from countries including Singapore, Canada, and the United States specifically to watch The Odyssey on one of the world's premier IMAX screens. Such demand is virtually unheard of for a theatrical release and further highlights Christopher Nolan's ability to turn premium-format cinema into a must-see event. The sellout comes just weeks after The Odyssey shattered BFI IMAX's all-time first-day ticket sales record when advance bookings opened. Since then, the film has continued to dominate the box office worldwide, while premium-format screenings have remained in exceptionally high demand. The BFI IMAX website currently lists the entire run of IMAX 70mm screenings as sold out, with additional dates expected to be added to meet overwhelming audience interest. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Odyssey has sold out at the BFI IMAX theater in London until September It’s one of the 41 cinemas in the world that can show The Odyssey in authentic IMAX 70mm pic.twitter.com/TSSIWVv8Xg— ScreenTime (@screentime) July 21, 2026 Adding to the film's achievements, The Odyssey has also broken the BFI IMAX's opening weekend box office record, surpassing Star Wars: The Last Jedi to become the venue's biggest three-day performer ever. The accomplishment further cements Nolan's reputation as one of the few filmmakers capable of driving audiences to theatres purely for the cinematic experience, with The Odyssey proving that premium large-format exhibition remains a major attraction for movie lovers worldwide.

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Christopher Nolan has once again proven that for Indian audiences, his films are more than just movies—they are high-end cinematic events. As first reported by Bollywood Hungama, his latest masterpiece, The Odyssey, is currently rewriting the record books for IMAX screenings in India, achieving numbers that have left trade analysts stunned. The film has achieved a feat that seems almost impossible on paper. It collected a massive ₹15.33 crore in just its first three days from a tiny footprint of only 34 IMAX screens across the country. To put that in perspective, while the film earned a total of ₹61.40 crore in India over its opening weekend, nearly 25 percent of that revenue came from just those 34 premium screens. The remaining 75 percent was spread across approximately 2,700 standard screens, highlighting an extraordinary demand for the premium experience despite the significantly higher ticket prices. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Let us look at the day-wise momentum that fueled this surge. On its opening Friday, July 17, the film sold over 45,700 tickets in the IMAX format alone, pulling in ₹4.72 crore with an occupancy of nearly 80 percent. Saturday saw even higher interest, reaching a peak of ₹5.36 crore with a staggering 86.3 percent occupancy. The momentum held firm on Sunday with ₹5.24 crore from nearly 50,000 ticket sales. Perhaps most impressively, the Monday hold remained rock-steady at ₹3.34 crore with a 63.1 percent occupancy, bringing the four-day IMAX total in India to ₹18.68 crore. This performance has effectively shattered the previous record held by Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which released in May 2025. The Odyssey now officially holds the highest-ever opening weekend for any IMAX release in Indian history, even outperforming locally produced big-budget spectacles in this format. This local success is part of a global trend where the film earned $52 million from 885 IMAX screens worldwide during its opening weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The craze is far from over as the film heads into its second week. Trade experts note that the demand for the coming weekend is already hitting fever pitch. In many cities, bookings for the next Saturday and Sunday are filling up fast as soon as they open. For instance, Broadway Cinemas in Coimbatore has already opened its schedules until Wednesday, July 29, and many of those shows are already nearing a sell-out status well in advance. With such a powerful start, industry analysts believe The Odyssey has a very strong chance of crossing the ₹150 crore net mark in India during its lifetime run. Given the exclusive demand for the IMAX experience, it is likely that the film will maintain its hold on these premium screens for several weeks to come, potentially pushing its total even further than current projections suggest.

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Mumbai, July 21 - Marvel Studios and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day is shaping up to be one of the biggest Hollywood releases ever in India. The Tom Holland starrer has generated unprecedented pre-release buzz, with exhibitors and trade circles witnessing demand levels that are rarely seen for an international title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) More than a week before its July 30 release, the film is already dominating ticket sales across the country, raising expectations of a historic start at the Indian box office. According to trade projections, Brand New Day is expected to collect a massive 50-60 crore gross on its opening day in India, easily among the biggest for a foreign title. If the film opens on the projected lines, it will put it within touching distance of Avengers: Endgame, which still holds the record for the biggest opening day by a non-Indian film with around 65 crore gross. If the current momentum continues through release week, Brand New Day could become the first Hollywood film in years to seriously challenge that historic benchmark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's booking trends have been nothing short of extraordinary. Despite being over a week away from release, Brand New Day has been selling around 2,000 tickets every hour on BookMyShow since last week. Such sustained demand is almost unheard of this far ahead of release, with booking momentum remaining remarkably consistent day after day instead of relying on short-lived spikes. What makes the trend even more impressive is that even major Indian blockbusters rarely witness such consistent ticket sales more than two weeks before release. The response highlights the immense popularity of Spider-Man among Indian audiences and suggests that the film is on course for an event-level opening. Should bookings continue at the current pace before accelerating closer to release, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will have a realistic opportunity to challenge Avengers: Endgame for the biggest opening ever by a Hollywood film at the Indian box office.

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Mumbai, July 21 - Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that another Deadpool movie is officially in development, giving fans their first concrete update since the record-breaking success of Deadpool & Wolverine. Speaking at Fanatics Fest, the actor revealed that there is "stuff coming" for the Merc with a Mouth, while teasing that the upcoming project will explore some of the character's lesser-known comic book storylines. Although Reynolds stopped short of revealing specific details, his comments have reignited excitement among Marvel fans who have been eagerly waiting to learn what's next for Wade Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor did not disclose a title, director, release window, or any story details, making it clear that the project is still in its early stages. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) One of the biggest questions surrounding the film is whether it will be a traditional Deadpool 4 or another ensemble adventure. Reynolds has previously expressed his belief that Deadpool works best when paired with other characters rather than leading every story alone, leading to speculation that the new project could feature the X-Men, X-Force, or other MCU heroes. There is also no confirmation yet on whether Hugh Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine after the phenomenal success of Deadpool & Wolverine. While fans continue to speculate about another reunion between the iconic duo, Marvel Studios has remained tight-lipped about casting and plans. For now, Reynolds' confirmation serves as the strongest indication yet that Deadpool's journey in the MCU is far from over, with more official announcements expected in the coming months.

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Mumbai, July 20 - Christopher Nolan has once again delivered a global box office phenomenon. The Odyssey has taken the worldwide box office by storm with a staggering $264 million opening weekend, including $124.5 million from North America and $139.6 million from international markets. The spectacular debut marks the biggest global opening of Nolan's career and one of the strongest launches of 2026. India has played a major role in the film's success story. The epic fantasy adventure collected around 73 crore gross ($7.5 million) in its opening weekend, making it Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing opening weekend ever in the country. The film had opened with around 21 crore gross (17.40 crore net) on its first day before witnessing excellent growth over Saturday and Sunday, driven by strong occupancy across IMAX and premium-format screens. Here, every major box office record broken by The Odyssey. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Worldwide Opening Of Christopher Nolan's Career Outside Batman Films With $264.1 million in global ticket sales, The Odyssey has delivered the biggest worldwide opening weekend of Christopher Nolan's career, outside Batman. The film surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to score the second biggest start for Nolan, behind The Dark Knight Rises ($292 million). Biggest Domestic Opening For Christopher Nolan Outside Batman Films The film earned $124.5 million in North America during its opening weekend, setting a new career-best for Nolan outside the Batman films and the third biggest opening overall. Biggest Global Opening Of 2026 For A Live-Action Film No live-action release this year has opened bigger worldwide than The Odyssey. The film has comfortably crossed pre-release projections and established itself as the biggest theatrical event of the year so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest International Opening For Nolan With a $139.6 million opening weekend, The Odyssey scored the biggest debut for the maverick filmmaker internationally, beating The Dark Knight Rises's $131 million launch. Christopher Nolan's Biggest Opening Weekend In India The film's 73 crore opening weekend has set a new benchmark for Nolan in India, surpassing the opening weekend numbers of Oppenheimer. It also ranks among the biggest Hollywood opening weekends ever in the country, highlighting Nolan's immense popularity with Indian audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Biggest Non-Indian Opening of 2026 In India With a $7.5 million (73 crores gross) opening weekend, The Odyssey has delivered the biggest debut for a foreign film of 2026 at the Indian box office, beating Evil Dead Burn. Biggest Opening Day Of Nolan's Career In India The Odyssey began its Indian run with approximately 21 crore gross (₹17.40 crore net), overtaking Oppenheimer to register the biggest opening day of Christopher Nolan's career in the Indian market. Historic IMAX Performance Filmed entirely using IMAX cameras, The Odyssey has rewritten premium-format records. IMAX contributed $52 million globally during the opening weekend, making it only the second film to score a $50+ million debut in the premium format.

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Mumbai, July 19 - Director Christopher Nolan has once again expressed his admiration for Indian cinema, this time highlighting S. S. Rajamouli's RRR as a landmark film that demonstrated the industry's ability to connect with audiences across the globe. During his visit to India for the promotions of The Odyssey, the Oscar-winning filmmaker said RRR proved that Indian films have the scale, emotion, and storytelling power to transcend language and cultural barriers, reinforcing the country's growing influence in world cinema. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Speaking about the film's impact, Nolan praised RRR for resonating with viewers worldwide through its universal themes and spectacular cinematic presentation. He noted that the success of Rajamouli's epic reflects the immense creative potential within Indian filmmaking and believes the industry is well-positioned to continue expanding its global footprint as international audiences increasingly embrace stories from different cultures. Nolan also spoke about India's unique movie-going culture, calling it one of the greatest film cultures in the world. He recalled being deeply impressed by the passion of Indian audiences during his earlier visits and said that the enthusiasm for cinema is unlike anything he has experienced elsewhere. According to the filmmaker, this vibrant theatrical culture gives Indian filmmakers a strong foundation to create ambitious films that can succeed both domestically and internationally. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Hearing Christopher Nolan speak about Indian cinema & RRR is a moment we’ll cherish beyond words.From one storyteller’s universe to another… thank you sir. #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/zNkyYoQQXB— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) July 19, 2026 Released in 2022, RRR became a global phenomenon, earning widespread acclaim from critics, filmmakers, and audiences across the world. The film went on to create history at the Academy Awards, with "Naatu Naatu" becoming the first song from an Indian film to win the Oscar for Best Original Song. Nolan's latest comments further underline the lasting international legacy of RRR and the growing recognition of Indian cinema as a major force in global filmmaking.