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The Odyssey returns to more than 1,000 North American cinemas in December
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Universal Pictures will bring Christopher Nolan’s *The Odyssey* back to more than 1,000 North American cinemas on 11 December, following its record-breaking summer release. The rerelease will include all formats, including Imax and Imax 70mm, and comes as awards season gathers pace, with the film expected to contend for several Academy Awards, including best picture.
Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the film has earned $626 million in North America and $1.8 billion worldwide. It is Universal’s highest-grossing film overall and internationally, as well as Imax’s highest-grossing feature; its worldwide total ranks 11th, just behind *Zootopia 2* at $1.87 billion.
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In short
- *The Odyssey* returns to more than 1,000 North American cinemas on 11 December.
- The rerelease includes Imax and Imax 70mm screenings.
- The film has earned $1.8 billion worldwide.
How this story developed
- 19 hours ago The newest report specified that the rerelease would include Imax and Imax 70mm screenings and described the summer release as record-breaking.
- 1 day ago Universal was explicitly named as the studio behind the rerelease, while the film’s reported box-office totals and rankings remained unchanged.
- 1 day ago The latest account again confirmed the 11 December rerelease and added that the film was expected to compete in several Academy Award categories, including best picture.
- 1 day ago Universal said Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey would return to more than 1,000 North American cinemas on 11 December, including Imax and Imax 70mm, after earning $626 million in North America and $1.8 billion worldwide.
Explained simply
The Odyssey is based on an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer. It follows Odysseus, a Greek king trying to return home after the Trojan War, and the dangers and delays he encounters along the way.
Matt Damon plays Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s film, which was released by Universal Pictures. Its commercial success and Imax record place it among the biggest cinema releases, while its expected awards nominations could bring it further attention during the film industry’s annual awards season.
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Originally published by The Hollywood Reporter as “Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Will Return to Theaters Next Month as Awards Season Heats Up”.