"The Odyssey 2026" reached 6 million admissions, and lead actor Matt Damon also sent a congratulatory video.
According to the integrated box office network of the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the film "The Odyssey 2026" surpassed 6 million viewers today (the 21st), its 17th day since release. This pace, faster than The King's Warden (6 million on its 20th day) and 12.12: The Day (6 million on its 18th day), films that drew 10 million viewers and made headlines, highlights "The Odyssey 2026"'s unstoppable box office momentum.
In particular, it reached the 6 million mark at the same pace as Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing domestic film, Interstellar, which drew 10 million viewers, heightening attention on future box office trends. In addition, "The Odyssey 2026" surpassed Colony to rank among the top three domestic box office films of 2026, adding a meaningful box office record.
"The Odyssey 2026" has not only firmly held the number one spot in overall advance ticket share in its third week since release, but advance sales have also exceeded 750,000 tickets, proving the sustained heat of its box office. Above all, despite the release of numerous new films and the tail end of summer vacation and holiday season, steady advance sales continue, raising expectations for long-term success. CGV's age-based booking distribution also shows a balanced proportion from people in their 20s to their 50s, confirming word-of-mouth across generations and broad audience support.
In response to the enthusiastic support of Korean audiences, a special greeting video personally delivered by Matt Damon was released alongside the announcement of the film surpassing 6 million viewers.
In the witty greeting video, which begins by thanking Korean audiences for the unexpectedly rapid rise in viewers, Matt Damon said, "I heard the amazing news that 'The Odyssey 2026' set the highest opening record among Christopher Nolan's films in Korea," expressing joy at the film's ongoing impressive performance in the country. He continued, "The support, passion and affection Korean audiences have shown for 'The Odyssey 2026' mean a great deal. I sincerely thank you," offering heartfelt gratitude. Finally, he urged, "If you have not yet seen 'The Odyssey 2026', please be sure to see it in theaters," further boosting the film's momentum in its third week.
With "The Odyssey 2026" surpassing 6 million and high advance sales, some are cautiously speculating that it could reach 10 million admissions. Expectations are growing over whether it can become Christopher Nolan's second 10 million film in 12 years following Interstellar, which was released in 2014. <
[Photo] Universal Pictures, integrated box office network
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