Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" opened in theatres with a worldwide debut of approximately 264 million dollars, of which 124.5 million came from North America. According to figures reported by the press, the opening gross exceeds the film's production budget, estimated at around 250 million dollars. However, full break-even would need to account for exhibitors' revenue shares and marketing costs as well, as noted by some outlets.

In Italy the film grossed approximately 7.4 million dollars over its opening weekend.

Audience reception has been broad and the film is at the centre of an active critical debate. Some commentators have identified contemporary themes in the film such as hospitality and a critique of war, offering a political reading of the work. Others have highlighted the director's narrative choices, in particular an ending that departs significantly from Homer's original work. Interpretations of the film's meaning remain a matter of ongoing discussion among critics.

In the United States, trade press has begun speculating about the film's prospects in the Oscar race, drawing comparisons with previous classical-era epics that earned major awards, though such assessments remain premature.