Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Opens to £12.5M in UK & Ireland — His Second-Biggest Debut

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," distributed by Universal, opened to £12.5 million ($16.8 million) in the UK and Ireland, making it Nolan's second-biggest debut in that market, ahead of "Oppenheimer." The film topped the box office in its opening weekend, driven by an exceptional showing in premium formats. It marks a major tentpole success for Universal in the region.