Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of "The Odyssey" has enjoyed a strong opening weekend at the box office, despite months of criticism from Elon Musk over its casting choices. Musk had repeatedly attacked the film, accusing Nolan of pursuing awards through diversity casting after Lupita Nyong'o was cast as Helen of Troy and Elliot Page as the soldier Sinon, going as far as calling the director "racist" against Greek people. The film's commercial and critical success suggests Musk's campaign has had little effect on audience turnout.

The Odyssey took in more than $50 million in US theatres on its opening Friday, with the domestic weekend total estimated at around $137 million and a global opening haul of roughly $264.1 million, comfortably covering its $250 million production budget. Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with the New York Times praising its "passion in every frame" and the film peaking at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes before settling at 95%, the highest score of any Nolan film. Commentators also noted the inconsistency in Musk's criticism, pointing out he raised no objection to Matt Damon, who lacks Mediterranean heritage, playing Odysseus.