The Odyssey Closes In on The Avengers Domestic Record

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is approaching a major North American box office milestone, with its domestic earnings nearing the lifetime total of Marvel's The Avengers. After 85 days in theaters, the mythological epic has collected approximately $621.5 million, leaving it less than $2 million short of the 2012 blockbuster's $623.3 million total, according to Box Office Mojo.

The film generated $520,000 across 560 domestic screens during its 13th Friday, marking a 57% increase from the previous week. Its latest performance came despite a reduction in theater availability as newer releases entered the market.

The Avengers currently ranks 15th among the highest-grossing films of all time in North America, with a lifetime domestic gross of $623.3 million. Industry tracking cited by Zoom TV Entertainment indicates that The Odyssey could pass that figure over the coming weekend, potentially securing a place among the region's 15 highest-grossing films.

The return of The Odyssey to IMAX theaters has helped sustain audience interest during its extended theatrical run. The film's domestic performance continues as its North American release approaches its expected conclusion.

However, projections do not indicate that The Odyssey will surpass Barbie's domestic box office record. The film is also not expected to overtake the domestic record held by Deadpool & Wolverine among R-rated releases.

Internationally, The Odyssey has already surpassed The Avengers in worldwide earnings. Its global box office total has exceeded $1.7 billion, placing it 11th on the all-time worldwide chart, just behind Zootopia 2, according to the source report.

Current projections put The Odyssey's final North American box office total at approximately $630 million. That estimate would place its domestic earnings above The Avengers' lifetime total while keeping it below the records attributed to Barbie and Deadpool & Wolverine.