'Odyssey' Earns 935.2 Billion Won in Two Weeks… Director Christopher Nolan's Box Office Touch 'Explodes'

Director Christopher Nolan's new film 'Odyssey' is enjoying an explosive box office run in North America and overseas.

According to Box Office Mojo, as of 7:00 AM on Monday, July 27, 'Odyssey' has not only maintained the No. 1 spot at the North American box office for two consecutive weeks, but its global box office revenue has also surpassed 639.6 million dollars (approximately 935,223,120,000 won).

Along with its box office success, critical and audience reception is also fervent. Earning a 97% Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter and the highest grade of A on the audience evaluation index CinemaScore, the film is receiving acclaim for both artistic value and commercial appeal.

In addition, director Christopher Nolan was recently ranked No. 1 on the list of the 'Most Influential Hollywood Directors' selected by prominent American entertainment media outlet Vulture, proving his stature.

Jim Orr, President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, stated, "Christopher Nolan is one of the most trusted filmmakers in history, and audiences know that he delivers movies that must be seen on the big screen," adding, "Some screenings are already sold out for next week, the week after, and even weekdays." This highlights Nolan's formidable influence and the explosive global interest in 'Odyssey'.

'Odyssey' depicts the journey of Odysseus (Matt Damon), the hero who led the ten-year Trojan War to victory, as he sets out to return to his waiting wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) amid the absence of a king. The film is set to open in domestic theaters on August 5.

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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