‘The Odyssey’ Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever at $1.35 Billion

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has reached a major box-office milestone. Universal Pictures says the epic has earned $1.352 billion worldwide, overtaking Deadpool & Wolverine, which finished with approximately $1.338 billion globally. The achievement makes The Odyssey the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever. (Deadline; Yahoo Entertainment)

The result matters because it shows that audiences continue to support ambitious, adult-oriented theatrical releases. The Odyssey also becomes only the third R-rated film to pass the $1 billion mark worldwide, following Joker and Deadpool & Wolverine. Its performance further strengthens Nolan’s reputation for turning large-scale original filmmaking into a global event.

For moviegoers, the milestone is a reminder that the theatrical experience remains powerful when a film offers spectacle, recognizable talent and a reason to gather. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland and Zendaya among the ensemble, the adaptation has continued drawing audiences weeks after its July release.

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