“The Odyssey” Shatters “Deadpool & Wolverine” Record: Ryan Reynolds Reacts!

• “The Odyssey” Breaks a Record Set by “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
• Ryan Reynolds' reaction.
• A personal best for Christopher Nolan.
• The film's incredible cast.

It took a true phenomenon to break Deadpool & Wolverine's record, and Christopher Nolan has done just that. Since its theatrical release on July 17, The Odyssey has been drawing massive crowds and has just reached $1.352 billion in global box office revenue.

This result allows it to surpass the 1.338 billion earned by the Marvel film in 2024 and become the biggest box office hit of all time among R-rated films.

The film's popularity was evident from the moment it was released, with $123 million earned in North America during its opening weekend. The film has now grossed a total of $516 million in North America, in addition to $835 million from international markets.

Yet the venture was far from a sure thing: Nolan presents an adaptation of Homer's epic poem, running nearly three hours, in the vein of an ancient adventure.

The in-theater experience is precisely one of the keys to the phenomenon. IMAX alone accounted for $354 million of the total box office. The Odyssey also became only the third R-rated film to cross the $1 billion mark, joining Joker and Deadpool & Wolverine.

Ryan Reynolds' Reaction

Ryan Reynolds was quick to commend the new achievement by Christopher Nolan and his team. As a key creative force behind Marvel's Deadpool franchise, the actor reacted enthusiastically when he saw The Odyssey surpass Deadpool & Wolverine at the top of the R-rated box office.

Rather than dwelling on the loss of the record, Reynolds celebrated this passing of the torch, highlighting the exceptional achievement of Nolan's latest phenomenon.

“Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Odyssey for making this film the biggest box office hit of all time among R-rated movies,” Ryan Reynolds said on social media.

A Victory Across the Board

With The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan has now achieved the biggest commercial success of his career. The film's global gross of 1.352 billion U.S. dollars allows it to surpass The Dark Knight Rises, which previously held the director's personal best with 1.08 billion in 2012, not accounting for inflation.

The achievement takes on another dimension in IMAX theaters, a format Nolan has long championed for delivering a spectacular cinematic experience. With $354 million generated in IMAX theaters, The Odyssey becomes the highest-grossing IMAX film in history, surpassing the $271 million earned by Avatar in 2009—again, without adjusting for inflation.

These major records confirm Nolan's exceptional ability to transform his ambitious projects into true global cinematic events.

A Phenomenal Cast

Christopher Nolan assembled a phenomenal cast to bring The Odyssey to life. Leading the cast, Matt Damon heads an impressive lineup of stars including Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong'o, Zendaya, Charlize Theron, Elliot Page, Jon Bernthal, and John Leguizamo.

Few productions are able to bring together so many recognized talents in a single project. With established stars, prestigious award winners, and some of the most popular figures of their generation, the film had all the ingredients to become a major event even before its theatrical release.

This exceptional lineup also speaks to Nolan's drawing power, as his projects continue to attract some of Hollywood's most sought-after actors. A veritable parade of stars brings Homer's epic to life.