Highbrow box-office king Christopher Nolan seals biggest second weekend ever with $87 million haul for ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan has achieved his most successful second weekend ever with ‘The Odyssey’, earning $87 million in North American ticket sales. The film maintains a strong hold on moviegoers, with 41 rare 70mm IMAX screens remaining fully booked through September. Analyst Paul Dergarabedian describes the film's performance as a marathon rather than a sprint, highlighting the sustained demand for the production as it continues to dominate the box office during its second theatrical weekend.