Framing Analysis
The Odyssey opened to $264.1 million worldwide, including $52 million from IMAX screens that represented less than 1% of total locations but delivered 20% of the debut. The film exceeded Oppenheimer's 2023 IMAX start by 47% and posted the strongest Tuesday in IMAX history with $10.6 million. IMAX projects a record $1.4 billion global year in 2026 while Narnia: The Magician's Nephew was moved to February 2027.