The Odyssey sets China IMAX record, $1.29B global, highest-grossing R-rated movie

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Nolan's epic earned $28.4M in China with an IMAX record, contributing to $1.29B global and $500M domestic. Also became the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever. Box office momentum remains strong.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026

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