Entertainment Polymarket July 29, 2026
The Odyssey tops weekend box office estimates
"The Odyssey" 2nd Weekend Box Office
Polymarket prices this 86-92m at 100%.
The Odyssey grossed 86-92 million dollars domestically in its second weekend, surpassing initial estimates. This outcome was driven by strong word-of-mouth and a dedicated fan base, which helped the film maintain its momentum. The market had heavily favored this outcome, with an 100% probability that the film would gross in this range. The odds had moved significantly over the past week, with a +56 pts shift, indicating growing confidence in the film's performance. As the weekend approached, the odds moved even further, with a +6.5 pts change in the past 24 hours, suggesting a late surge in interest. The total money traded on this market was $329K, with a notable increase in the past 24 hours, $25.9K. The decisive factor in this outcome was the film's ability to appeal to a broad audience, which helped it maintain its box office performance.
Background
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has been a highly anticipated film, with a dedicated fan base and a strong marketing campaign. The film's epic scope and Nolan's direction had generated significant buzz, leading to high expectations for its box office performance.
What the coverage agrees on
- The Odyssey grossed 86-92 million dollars domestically in its second weekend.
- The film's success was driven by strong word-of-mouth and a dedicated fan base.
- The market had heavily favored this outcome.
How outlets frame it
- The New York Times: The film's epic scope and Nolan's direction made it a hero we deserved.
- Answers in Genesis: The film's ability to appeal to a broad audience was a key factor in its success.
What to watch
The success of The Odyssey will have significant implications for the film industry, with studios likely to take note of the film's ability to appeal to a broad audience. The film's performance will also set the stage for its potential awards season prospects.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this 86-92m at 100%.
24h +6.5 pts 7d +56.0 pts
$329K traded · $25.9K in the last day · $76K resting liquidity · $100K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve according to how much "The Odyssey" Weekend Box Office will gross domestically on its second weekend. The "Daily Box Office Performance" figures found on the “Box Office” tab on this movie's The Numbers (https://www.the-numbers.com/) page will be used to resolve this market once the values for the 3-day weekend (July 24 - July 26) are final (i.e., not studio estimates). If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. Please note, this market will resolve according to the The Numbers figures provided under Weekend Box Office Performance for the 3-day weekend (which typically includes Thursday's…
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Sources
- A Homerist Reacts to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” hyperallergic.com
- 'The Odyssey' is the epic only Christopher Nolan could make — and thank Zeus he did npr.org
- Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey : Epic or Epic Fail? answersingenesis.org
- Why Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ Haunts Us Right Now christianitytoday.com
- ‘The Odyssey’ Gives Us the Hero We Deserve nytimes.com
Frequently asked questions
"The Odyssey" 2nd Weekend Box Office
Polymarket prices this 86-92m at 100%.
What do the sources agree on?
The Odyssey grossed 86-92 million dollars domestically in its second weekend. The film's success was driven by strong word-of-mouth and a dedicated fan base. The market had heavily favored this outcome.
When does this market resolve?
This market resolves on: This market will resolve according to how much "The Odyssey" Weekend Box Office will gross domestically on its second weekend. The "Daily Box Office Performance" figures found on the “Box Office” tab on this movie's The Numbers (https://www.the-numbers.com/) page will be used to resolve this market once the values for the 3-day weekend (July 24 - July 26) are final (i.e., not studio estimates). If the reported value falls exactly between two brackets, then this market will resolve to the higher range bracket. Please note, this market will resolve according to the The Numbers figures provided under Weekend Box Office Performance for the 3-day weekend (which typically includes Thursday's…
How are these odds set?
Prediction-market odds are prices set by people trading real money on the outcome, so the price reads as the crowd’s implied probability — not a guarantee or financial advice.
AI-written briefing grounded in 5 sources and the live market, edited by Samuel Jo. Odds are crowd probabilities, not advice — how this works.