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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Jacob Stolworthy

Christoper Nolan’s The Odyssey sets Rotten Tomatoes record

Christoper Nolan Rotten Tomatoes
  • Christopher Nolan's new film, The Odyssey , has become his most acclaimed movie to date, achieving a career record.
  • The film currently holds a 95 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it his highest-ranked film on the review aggregate site, surpassing titles like The Dark Knight and Interstellar .
  • Initially debuting with 97 per cent, the score for The Odyssey has slightly dropped as more verified user reviews were added.
  • The Independent awarded The Odyssey a five-star review, with Clarisse Loughrey calling it Nolan's best film to date and praising its adaptation of the source text.
  • The movie is projected to earn over $117m (£87m) in its opening weekend in the US alone, positioning it as the biggest debut for a live-action film released in 2026.

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Christoper Nolan has achieved impressive Rotten Tomatoes record with The Odyssey

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