The Odyssey IMAX Exclusivity to End as The End Of Oak Street Debuts; Spider-Man and Nolan Film Join Tuesday Discount Scheme

BY SACNILK

The premium screen landscape in India is about to witness its first significant shift since July. For the past 24 days, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has enjoyed an unprecedented and exclusive run on IMAX screens across the country. According to reports from Bollywood Hungama, the film has amassed roughly 167 crore in total net collections, with a massive 74 crore coming solely from IMAX shows. This historic hold was made possible by the film's extraordinary reception, but the exclusivity is finally coming to an end this Independence Day weekend. Starting Friday, August 14, The Odyssey will begin sharing the IMAX format with the Anne Hathaway-starrer, The End Of Oak Street. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the transition is expected to be smooth as both films are being handled by the same distribution team at Warner Bros in India. The strategy involves allocating two prime-time IMAX slots to the new dinosaur-themed spectacle, while the remaining three or four daily shows will continue to be held by the Nolan directorial. This ensures that the long-standing blockbuster still remains accessible to those who missed out on the initial weeks of its premium run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The distribution team is reportedly being quite strategic with its demands for regular 2D screens as well. Recognizing the heavy competition from the two major Hindi releases, Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2, they are keeping their requirements reasonable. For cinemas with three screens, the Hollywood newcomer is asking for just two shows, while theaters with four or more screens are expected to provide about three shows. For 4DX and IMAX formats, the requirement remains fixed at two shows per day, allowing local content to breathe during the busy holiday window. In a surprising move for moviegoers today, August 11, both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day are expected to see a massive spike in footfalls due to the Tuesday ticket offers. For the first time since its blockbuster release, Spider-Man has joined the discounted pricing scheme. Audiences can now find tickets for the superhero film in the range of 150 to 200 rupees for regular shows, with premium PXL screens priced at roughly 250 rupees. This is a significant change from last week when the film opted out of discounts due to its peak demand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Perhaps the most noteworthy highlight for Tuesday is the pricing for The Odyssey. While the film has previously participated in regular screen discounts, its IMAX version is being offered at reduced rates for the very first time. Most IMAX theaters are currently selling tickets between 300 and 500 rupees. This rare move has resulted in extraordinary occupancy levels for the IMAX format today, as fans rush to experience the film on the biggest screens possible at nearly half the usual price. As the market prepares for a crowded August 14, these tactical discounts are helping the current titles maintain their momentum against the upcoming wave of new releases.

BY SACNILK

Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, is currently on a record-breaking rampage across the global box office. After just 25 days in theaters, the film has reached a massive 1.10 billion dollar global cume, officially becoming the highest-grossing film of Nolan's career. By surpassing the lifetime runs of legendary titles like The Dark Knight, Joker, and The Dark Knight Rises, it has now secured its position as the number two biggest release of 2026 and the second-highest-grossing R-rated film ever made. The international performance has been nothing short of spectacular. During its fourth weekend overseas, the film grossed a staggering 79.2 million dollars. What is truly impressive is the hold; despite the heavy competition, it saw just a slim 8 percent drop from the previous weekend. This brings its total international cume to 643.6 million dollars across 81 markets. Much of this recent momentum is attributed to a massive debut in Korea, with major markets like China and Japan yet to fully join the run in August and September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Speaking of China, the early numbers from limited previews are spectacular. On Sunday alone, the film added 3.5 million dollars from just 1,999 screenings, bringing its four-day preview total to 7.6 million dollars. This marks the biggest preview performance for a Hollywood film with under 2,000 screenings. The word-of-mouth in the region is incredible, with ticket buyers on Maoyan giving it a 9.7 score, which is the equivalent of an A+ CinemaScore. Pre-sales for the official August 14 opening are already at 2.8 million dollars with days still to go. One of the biggest headlines for The Odyssey is its absolute dominance in the IMAX format. It has officially become the highest-grossing IMAX film of all time globally, reaching a 289 million dollar cume. In doing so, it has overtaken the legendary IMAX runs of both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. Of this total, 147.1 million dollars comes from the US market, while 141.5 million dollars has been generated overseas. It is expected to become the first movie in history to cross the 300 million dollar mark in IMAX alone by next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Global Box Office Top 5 (2026 Releases)RankMovie TitleGlobal Gross1Spider-Man: Brand New Day$ 1.67 Billion2The Odyssey$ 1.10 Billion3Toy Story 5$ 1.09 Billion4MICHAEL$ 1.02 Billion5The Super Mario Galaxy Movie$ 1.01 Billion With a production budget of 250 million dollars, the film is already proving to be a major financial success. Based on current trends and upcoming openings in major Asian markets, the epic is eyeing a final global run between 1.4 billion and 1.5 billion dollars. As we continue through what is becoming the biggest year in IMAX history, the performance of The Odyssey stands as a testament to the enduring power of premium large-format cinema and the massive audience pull of this cinematic event.

BY SACNILK

Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, is currently reaching milestones that place it among the most successful films in US box office history. In just 20 days, the movie has reached a domestic total of 422.5 million dollars. This performance has already pushed it past the lifetime runs of massive titles like Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Toy Story 3, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, making it the 44th highest-grossing film of all time in the United States. The mid-week numbers are particularly revealing about the film's long-term potential. On its third Wednesday, it earned 8.4 million dollars, representing a very slim 38.3 percent drop. To put this into perspective, Top Gun: Maverick, which was famous for its steady holds, saw a steeper 47 percent drop during the same period. This level of retention suggests that the movie is benefiting from significant word-of-mouth and repeat viewings, even while facing direct competition from the massive opening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) For R-rated cinema, these results are unprecedented. This Wednesday was the highest ever recorded for an R-rated film, comfortably beating the previous records held by Deadpool & Wolverine and Nolan's own Oppenheimer. It also stands as the best third Wednesday of Nolan's career, outperforming the mid-week holds of The Dark Knight and Inception. On the all-time charts for this specific day, it now ranks as the fifth-biggest third Wednesday overall, and the single biggest for any non-holiday release. The film is expected to break into the all-time domestic Top 40 by tonight, likely surpassing the lifetime totals of Captain Marvel and Zootopia 2. With 550 million dollars now considered a certainty for its North American run, the final domestic total is projected to land between 580 million and 600 million dollars. This would make it the third highest-grossing film of 2026 so far, proving that high-budget, adult-oriented dramas can still compete with the largest superhero franchises when handled by a filmmaker of Nolan's caliber. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Globally, the outlook remains just as strong. Having already surpassed the lifetime gross of Oppenheimer and reached the 1 billion dollar mark, the film is preparing for major upcoming openings in China and Japan. If the film maintains the steady holds seen in European markets like Italy, its final worldwide tally is expected to settle between 1.4 billion and 1.5 billion dollars. This performance confirms that The Odyssey is not just a hit, but a rare cinematic event that is sustaining its momentum well into its first month of release.

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, August 6 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is on the verge of creating box office history as it closes in on the coveted $1 billion milestone worldwide. Following a sensational theatrical run across international markets, the epic is expected to become only the third R-rated (similar to A-rating in India) film to enter the billion-dollar club this coming weekend, joining Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine and Warner Bros.' Joker. If it achieves the feat, The Odyssey will also surpass Oppenheimer to become the third-highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, further strengthening Nolan's remarkable box office legacy. R-rated films have traditionally faced an uphill battle at the global box office due to restricted audiences, making blockbuster success far more difficult than PG-13 releases. However, the landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade, with mature-themed films proving they can attract mainstream audiences worldwide. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Joker became the first R-rated movie to cross the $1 billion mark in 2019, while Deadpool & Wolverine shattered every previous record in 2024 by becoming the highest-grossing R-rated film ever with over $1.33 billion worldwide. Oppenheimer also came close to the milestone, finishing its theatrical run with an extraordinary $976.9 million globally. Christopher Nolan will become the only director to have two films among the five highest-grossing R-rated releases in history. It would also mark another major milestone for adult-oriented cinema, proving that compelling storytelling and premium theatrical experiences can overcome the limitations of an R rating. With exceptional word of mouth and sustained box office momentum, The Odyssey is now just one step away from joining one of the most exclusive clubs in cinema history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Highest-Grossing R-Rated Films Worldwide S. No. Movie Worldwide Gross 1 Deadpool & Wolverine $1.338 Billion 2 Joker $1.079 Billion 3 Oppenheimer $976.97 Million 4 The Odyssey $930+ Million 5 Deadpool 2 $785.90 Million 6 Deadpool $782.61 Million 7 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle $781.37 Million 8 The Matrix Reloaded $741.85 Million 9 It $704.24 Million 10 Detective Chinatown 3 $686.26 Million Data courtesy of Box Office Mojo. (as of August 5, 2026).

BY SACNILK

The journey of The Odyssey through the Indian box office has been a testament to theatrical endurance rather than the explosive velocity we often see with modern superhero spectacles. On its eighteenth day, the film officially breached the 150 crore net milestone, a significant marker that solidifies its status as a sustained performer in a crowded marketplace. While the film has crossed this threshold after nearly three weeks of attrition, the scale of this achievement becomes even more apparent when compared to the record-shattering pace of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which famously eclipsed the same 150 crore mark in a mere three days. It is a tale of two different types of cinematic momentum—one driven by a volcanic opening and the other by a steady, long-tail run. Monday brought the expected retrenchment that typically follows a third weekend. The Odyssey collected 2.00 crore rupees net on its eighteenth day, representing a 64.6 percent drop from Sunday's collection of 5.65 crore rupees. This brings the cumulative India net total to 151.85 crore rupees, with the gross collection standing at 181.03 crore rupees across 1,167 shows. When looking at the weekly progression, the film's trajectory shows a decline; after a dominant first week of 90.30 crore rupees, it saw a sharper retreat in its second week to 44.95 crore rupees. Despite the slowing pace, the film continues to find its most loyal audience in the English-speaking circuits, which account for a massive 126.40 crore rupees of the total net. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the national multiplex chains, the film is still maintaining a respectable grip for its third week. The big three chains—PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis—accounted for approximately 18,000 tickets on Monday, generating a combined gross of 1.20 crore rupees from 919 shows. Breaking this down, PVR led the charge with 11,000 tickets and a gross of 81 lakh rupees, followed by INOX with 5,000 tickets and a gross of 30 lakh rupees, while Cinepolis contributed approximately 2,000 tickets worth 9 lakh rupees. This steady contribution from the multiplexes is mirrored in the digital footprint on BookMyShow, where the film has moved a cumulative 2.65 million tickets to date, adding over 38,000 bookings on this most recent Monday. The audience's preference remains skewed heavily toward the English 2D format, particularly in metropolitan hubs where the film has found its second wind. The overall occupancy for English 2D on Day 18 stood at 21.50 percent, with Bengaluru leading the major regions at 21.8 percent across 105 shows, while the National Capital Region and Hyderabad followed with steady occupancy rates of 15 percent. This suggests that while the initial volcanic hype has settled, the film remains a bankable asset for urban theaters. Interestingly, the domestic story of steady accumulation is mirrored by a staggering global footprint, with The Odyssey achieving a worldwide gross of 9,000 crore rupees, supported by an overseas contribution of 5,050 crore rupees. According to data from Venky Box Office, this international dominance is anchored by its performance in North America, where the film added a solid 19.1 million dollars on its third Saturday, pushing its domestic total to a formidable 377.6 million dollars. Whether it is the visual scale of the adventure or the curiosity surrounding its narrative, the film has managed to occupy a unique space in the 2026 cinematic calendar, proving that there is still room for a sustained theatrical run in the age of the instant blockbuster.

BY SACNILK

Mumbai, August 2 - The North American box office has achieved a historic milestone, delivering the biggest weekend of all time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and a strong lineup of holdover releases combined to generate an extraordinary $434 million across all films during the July 31-August 2 weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It marks only the second time in history that the domestic (North America) market has crossed the $400 million mark in a single weekend, signalling a remarkable resurgence for theatrical exhibition. Leading the charge was Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which debuted with a sensational $355 million opening weekend, the second-biggest opening weekend ever behind only Avengers: Endgame, as per estimates. The Marvel blockbuster also set a new all-time opening day record with $168 million on Friday, while Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continued its phenomenal run by adding $51 million in its third weekend, becoming one of the strongest-holding event films in recent years. The historic $434 million frame comfortably surpassed the previous record of $402.1 million, established during the opening weekend of Avengers: Endgame in April 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) It also eclipsed the weekends led by Avengers: Infinity War ($314.8 million), Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($313.2 million), and the iconic "Barbenheimer" phenomenon of July 2023, which generated $311.3 million. The record-breaking weekend underscores the continued power of premium theatrical experiences when major event films arrive together. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day expected to dominate for weeks and The Odyssey displaying exceptional staying power, Hollywood has delivered one of the most memorable weekends in box office history. The final numbers may be higher than $434 million, as Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to lend around $360 million, which will be known by tomorrow.