- 2d ago
Nolan's 'Odyssey' draws IMAX pilgrims and Greek-learners as a leaked copy surfaces on X
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's epic has earned $640m globally in nine days, but the film is also contending with a high-quality pirated version that circulated on X and a debate over its portrayal of the sorceress Circe.
- 5d ago
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' opens to $264 million, screenplay becomes bestseller amid culture war noise
The film adaptation of Homer's epic grossed $264.1 million worldwide in its opening weekend, while the screenplay shot to No. 1 on Amazon and awards buzz builds.
- 6d ago
Elon Musk says Grok AI will make 'historically accurate' Odyssey film after Nolan's $264M opening
The billionaire announced on X that Grok Imagine will produce a full-length adaptation by year-end, and he is open to funding a $100 million Mel Gibson version with Homeric Greek dialogue.
- Jul 13
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' opens with $264m globally, his biggest debut yet, as 70mm pilgrims cross borders
The three-hour IMAX epic took $124.5m in North America and $139.6m internationally, landing as the third-biggest domestic opening of 2026 despite an R-rating and competition from the World Cup final.
- Jun 13
Directors Guild reaches tentative four-year contract with studios, capping TV actors from directing and boosting health funds
The Directors Guild of America has negotiated a four-year tentative agreement with major film and television studios that restricts vanity directing credits for TV actors, raises employer health contributions and strengthens AI oversight, pending a membership vote before June 30.
