‘The Odyssey’ Streaming Date Is Set After Film Reaches Box Office Milestone

BusinessHollywood & Entertainment‘The Odyssey’ Streaming Date Is Set After Film Reaches Box Office MilestoneByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorAug 21, 2026, 06:11pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryChristopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" is set for digital streaming and physical media release on Nov. 17, following its record-breaking theatrical run. The film, an adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon, recently became the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, amassing $1.352 billion worldwide and surpassing "Deadpool & Wolverine." It debuted with nearly $124 million in North America and maintains a strong presence in theaters. Critically acclaimed, "The Odyssey" boasts a 94% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, complemented by a 97% audience score. Fans can soon purchase or rent Nolan's epic on PVOD platforms, bringing the acclaimed journey home.Show More Matt Damon and Zendaya in "The Odyssey."Universal PicturesChristopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is setting sail for digital streaming later this year as the film continues to break records in theaters.Written and directed by Nolan, the filmmaker’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem earned nearly $124 million from 3,919 North American theaters in its opening weekend frame from July 17-19, and held on to its box office crown for another weekend before the opening of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31.Forbes‘The Odyssey’ Sets Box Office Record For Highest-Grossing R-Rated FilmBy Tim LammersOn Thursday, Universal Pictures announced that the film became the highest-grossing R-rated film release of all time when The Odyssey’s Wednesday worldwide tally elevated the film’s ticket sales to $1.352 billion worldwide. The record previously belonged to Disney-own...