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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Surpasses 10 Million Admissions in South Korea

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2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

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  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

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Christopher Nolan's film "The Odyssey" surpassed 10 million admissions in South Korea on Sunday, according to its distributor. Released on August 5, the film is the second release of 2026 to reach this milestone, following "The King's Warden" directed by Jang Hang-jun. It is the 10th foreign film ever to top 10 million admissions in the country and the second by Nolan, who previously reached the mark with "Interstellar" in 2014.

Based on Homer's epic poem, the film follows the homecoming journey of Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, after the Trojan War. The cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Charlize Theron, and Zendaya. The movie has held the top spot at the Korean box office daily since its release, reaching the 10 million mark in 33 days.

Technical specifications and market performance contributed to the film's success. The production is the first in movie history shot entirely on IMAX film cameras and has a running time of 172 minutes. Strong demand for premium formats led to a record 1.1 million IMAX admissions in Korea, surpassing the previous record held by "Avatar: The Way of Water."

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The center outlet focused on the basic milestones and the star-studded cast of the film.
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The center-right outlet provided extensive statistical context, comparing the film's performance to previous blockbusters and highlighting technical IMAX records.

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