Ryan Reynolds Congratulates Christopher Nolan’s the Odyssey for Surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine to Become Highest Grossing R-Rated Movie of All Time
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has claimed the title of highest-grossing R-rated film worldwide, crossing the $1.34 billion threshold and narrowly surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine, which concluded its run at $1.338 billion. The achievement marks The Odyssey as Nolan's most commercially successful film to date, though it remains second only to Spider-Man: Brand New Day among all releases this year, which has grossed over $2 billion.
The competition between the two films has remained good-natured, with actor Ryan Reynolds sharing a playful congratulatory video on social media that intercuts scenes from each film in a humorous comparison. Reynolds captioned the post with a pun congratulating the cast and crew, whilst The Odyssey continues its theatrical run with extended 70MM IMAX screenings scheduled through September 16, suggesting the film's box office momentum may continue to climb.
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, reaching $1.34 billion at the global box office.
- Ryan Reynolds publicly congratulated Nolan and the team with a humorous video mashup of scenes from both films.
- The Odyssey remains in theatrical release with extended 70MM IMAX screenings through mid-September, whilst Spider-Man: Brand New Day leads the year's overall box office.