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American fantasy film The Odyssey reaches US$1.35 billion at the worldwide box office to become the highest-grossing R-rated film, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine.
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In Short: The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan, has surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film, achieving $1.35 billion at the worldwide box office, according to figures compiled by The Numbers.
The American fantasy film The Odyssey has surpassed Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated film, reaching $1.35 billion at the worldwide box office, according to figures compiled by The Numbers. This achievement is particularly notable as The Odyssey has also garnered significant contributions from China, with a reported $36.3 million.
The MPA cited the film for an R-rating 'for violence and some language,' reflecting its mature content. Despite this, The Odyssey has managed to outperform other R-rated films in terms of box office earnings.
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- According to figures compiled by the Numbers, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic poem has achieved $1.35bn (£990m) at the worldwide box office, compared with the Ryan Reynolds/Hugh Jackman superhero…
- In its citation, the MPA said The Odyssey was given an R-rating “for violence and some language”.
- China has also contributed a significant amount to The Odyssey’s coffers, with a reported $36.3m.
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- The Guardianlink