'The Odyssey' dethrones 'Dark Knight Rises' as Nolan's biggest debut

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' earned USD 124.5 million domestically and USD 139.6 million globally for a USD 264.1 million debut.

'The Odyssey' dethroned 'The Dark Knight Rises' as Nolan's highest opening film.

IMAX screens contributed USD 29.6 million domestically and USD 51.8 million globally, giving IMAX its best weekend ever.

The film has a production budget of USD 250 million and is among the most expensive R-rated movies ever made.

'The Odyssey' is an adaptation of Homer's epic poem and marks Nolan's first feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras.