Nolan's 'The Odyssey' opens to record-breaking $264 million globally

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" earned $264.1 million globally in its opening weekend, setting a new career record for the director. The film took $124.5 million domestically and $139.6 million internationally. The result is remarkable given that the film is R-rated, runs nearly three hours and is not based on an existing franchise.