Christopher Nolan’s ambitious retelling of The Odyssey is proving to be a massive theatrical success. Despite carrying one of the biggest budgets of the director’s career and adapting an ancient Greek epic into a three-hour, R-rated spectacle, the film has exceeded industry expectations almost immediately. Within just two days of release, it reportedly recovered its production budget, signalling a dream start at the worldwide box office. The impressive opening has also helped the film achieve a new milestone in Nolan’s career, with audiences across the globe turning out in huge numbers to experience the epic on the big screen.
