The Odyssey set to surpass Oppenheimer at US box office in just 13 days

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is expected to surpass the domestic box office earnings of his Academy Award-winning 2023 film Oppenheimer on its 13th day in cinemas, according to industry estimates, marking another milestone in the director's latest blockbuster.

The film earned $14.7 million on its second Monday, with Tuesday projected to bring in more than $16 million, pushing its North American total to approximately $320.1 million, according to Deadline.

By the end of July 29, The Odyssey is forecast to exceed $330 million at the domestic box office, overtaking Oppenheimer, which finished its theatrical run with just over $330 million in North America after 595 days.

The milestone will make The Odyssey Nolan's third highest-grossing film at the domestic box office, behind The Dark Knight, which earned $534.9 million, and The Dark Knight Rises, which grossed $448.1 million.

The film is also expected to remain a strong performer despite the upcoming release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Industry projections suggest The Odyssey could see a third-weekend decline of no more than 50%, with weekend earnings estimated at around $45 million.

The strong performance has also set a career milestone for its star, Matt Damon, making The Odyssey the highest-grossing domestic film in which he has played the leading role.

By Sabina Mammadli