'The Odyssey’ overtakes ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ as Korea’s highest-grossing international film

The Odysseythe highest-grossing Hollywood release in the country’s box-office history,. Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the film has attracted approximately 12 million admissions in South Korea since its release on 5 August.

Its performance has continued well beyond its opening weeks, with the film maintaining the number one position for seven consecutive weekends, the longest such run for an international release in the country. The film’s success has also extended to premium cinema formats.

The Odysseyhas set records for admissions on IMAX and Dolby Cinema screens in South Korea, with IMAX screenings reportedly selling out continuously through its fifth week in cinemas. Its strong performance in these formats has contributed to its impressive box-office earnings.

The film crossed 10 million admissions in just 33 days, making it the fastest non-franchise international release to reach that milestone in South Korea. It also became the first international film carrying a 15-plus age rating to achieve the feat.

The record-breaking performance marks another significant achievement for Nolan, whose earlier film. Interstellaralso attracted a substantial audience in South Korea. With.

The Odyssey, he becomes the first director to have two non-franchise international films surpass 10 million admissions in the country. The film’s promotional campaign also generated considerable interest. Its Seoul press conference attracted 209 media representatives, while a premiere event hosted by CGV received more than 32,000 applications.

Korean celebrities, including BTS member Jungkook and TXT’s Soobin, also recommended the film, helping sustain online discussion around its release. Despite overtaking. Avatar: The Way of Water, The Odysseyhas not claimed the overall record for the highest-grossing film in South Korea.

Two domestic productions remain ahead of it:The King’s Warden, which has earned approximately $111.7 million, and. Extreme Job, which has generated around $101.8 million. Nevertheless, the achievement places.

The Odysseyat the top of the international box-office rankings in one of the world's most competitive theatrical markets. Its sustained run demonstrates the continued appeal of large-scale original filmmaking and premium cinema experiences among South Korean audiences.