Nolan's Odyssey Sparks Troy Revival
Christopher Nolan's epic film, The Odyssey, has generated $727.9 million worldwide in its first 12 days, sparking renewed interest in Wolfgang Petersen's 2004 film, Troy. The latter's ranking on IMDb and Letterboxd has improved, with some viewers reconsidering its critical dismissal.
Key points
- Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey opened with $264.1 million worldwide, the largest global debut of his career.
- The film earned $90 million domestically in its second weekend and has generated $727.9 million worldwide in 12 days.
- Troy's ranking on IMDb and Letterboxd has improved, with some viewers comparing the two films' battle scenes, costumes, and performances.
- The renewed attention has led to Troy climbing to No. 2 on AMC+ in the United States by the end of July.
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