The Odyssey Has Trailed Deadpool & Wolverine Record
The action film continues its domestic box office run while falling out of the top five ranking.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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The Odyssey has earned $613.9 million in North America, keeping it within range of the $636.7 million record currently held by Deadpool & Wolverine. The film requires roughly $23 million more in domestic ticket sales to claim the title for the highest-grossing R-rated movie.
Why it matters
The film dropped out of the North American top five after new releases saturated the market, signaling a shift in its theatrical longevity. Analysts continue to monitor if the film can overcome the $23 million gap to set a new benchmark for R-rated box office performance.
The Odyssey has generated $1.11 billion in international ticket sales and $1.73 billion worldwide. The film earned $1.04 million domestically on its 11th Friday, following the removal of 525 theater locations on Thursday.
The players
The Odyssey
This is an action and adventure film that has reached a global box office total of $1.73 billion.
Deadpool & Wolverine
This is a Marvel-based action film that holds the domestic R-rated box office record with $636.7 million in earnings.
The details
The Odyssey currently sits behind Deadpool & Wolverine in the race for the all-time North American R-rated box office record. While the film is projected to earn between $3 million and $4 million over the three-day weekend, its removal from 525 theater locations has pushed it out of the top five domestic rankings.
Timeline
The Odyssey debuted in theaters on July 17.
The film lost 525 theater locations on Thursday.
The film earned $1.04 million domestically on its 11th Friday.
Industry Dynamics
The pursuit of the R-rated box office record highlights the continued dominance of high-budget action franchises in the current theatrical market. This race reflects a broader trend of studio tentpoles aiming for historical milestones to secure long-term brand value.
As the film loses theater locations, viewers may find fewer showtimes available in their local areas. Interested fans should check local cinema schedules to catch the film before its theatrical run concludes.
The takeaway
The film demonstrates the massive earning potential of R-rated content in a global market that remains driven by large-scale franchises. Investors and fans should note that theater availability often declines rapidly as new titles rotate into multiplexes.
Further reading
For more on the latest performance of top-grossing releases, visit the Action/Adventure section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Newsdio.
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