Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Becomes Korea's Top International Film

WHO:

Variety - Christopher Nolan is the director of "The Odyssey."

WHAT:

Variety - "The Odyssey" has overtaken "Avatar: The Way of Water" to become the highest-grossing international release in Korean box office history.

Variety - The film has a cumulative gross of KRW139.2 billion ($101.5 million) as of October 11.

WHERE:

Variety - The film is recognized as the top Hollywood title in Korea.

WHEN:

Variety - The cumulative gross of KRW139.2 billion ($101.5 million) was reported as of October 11.

WHY:

Variety - The article does not provide specific reasons for the film's success.

HOW:

Variety - The film is a Universal release.

(UPDATED October 11, 2026 14:58 UTC)

Christopher Nolan's latest film, "The Odyssey," has made history by surpassing "Avatar: The Way of Water" to become the highest-grossing international release in Korean box office history. The movie has achieved a remarkable cumulative gross of KRW139.2 billion, which is approximately $101.5 million, and is recognized as the top Hollywood title in Korea. "The Odyssey" is a Universal release, though the reasons behind its success have not been detailed.