Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Becomes the Highest-Grossing R-Rated Film of All Time

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has officially become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, overtaking Deadpool & Wolverine at the global box office. The blockbuster adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has earned approximately $1.35 billion worldwide, surpassing the $1.338 billion lifetime total of the 2024 Marvel hit. The record is particularly significant because R-rated films face restrictions on younger audiences. The Odyssey received its R rating in the United States for “violence and some language,” yet its nearly three-hour runtime…