Entertainment Polymarket August 9, 2026
The Odyssey Box Office Stakes Rise as Weekend Approaches
"The Odyssey" 4th Weekend Box Office
Polymarket prices this 30-32m at 50%. The reporting broadly agrees.
The highly anticipated film, directed by Christopher Nolan, is set to face a crucial test of its domestic box office success. With its unique narrative and visual style, the movie has garnered significant attention and praise from critics and audiences alike. As it enters its fourth weekend, The Odyssey is poised to reach a significant milestone, with many predicting a strong performance. According to the crowd, the film's chances of reaching $32 million are roughly a coin-flip, with a notable shift in the past 24 hours.
Background
The Odyssey, a modern retelling of Homer's classic epic, has been a subject of interest among film enthusiasts and critics. The movie's unique approach to storytelling and its visually stunning sequences have been widely praised. As the film enters its fourth weekend, it is expected to face increased competition from other summer releases. However, with its strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews, The Odyssey is well-positioned to continue its successful run at the box office.
The precedent
- No film has reached $1 billion at the domestic box office in its first weekend since 2019.
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What the coverage agrees on
- The Odyssey is a highly anticipated film with a unique narrative and visual style.
- The movie has garnered significant attention and praise from critics and audiences alike.
- The film's box office performance will be closely watched as it enters its fourth weekend.
How outlets frame it
- Slate: As a Classicist, I've defended Emily Wilson's Odyssey translation, and I believe her review of Nolan's movie is fair.
- The Guardian: The film reminded me of James Bond, with its visually stunning sequences and gripping narrative.
What to watch
The real-world question is whether The Odyssey can continue its strong box office performance and reach the $32 million milestone. With the weekend approaching, the film's chances of success will be closely watched.
The numbers behind this
Polymarket prices this 30-32m at 50%.
24h -3.4 pts
$49.3K traded · $19.9K in the last day · $15.2K resting liquidity · $14.9K open interest
Resolves on: This market will resolve according to how much "The Odyssey" Weekend Box Office will gross domestically on its fourth 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 (August 7 - 9) 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
- Review: Yes, we’re still arguing about Nolan’s The Odyssey arstechnica.com
- Why isn't anyone listening to me about 'The Odyssey'? | Opinion usatoday.com
- As a Classicist, I’ve Defended Emily Wilson’s Odyssey Translation. I Can’t Defend Her Review of Nolan’s Movie. slate.com
- ‘It reminded me of James Bond’: Guardian readers on The Odyssey theguardian.com
- 'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson says Nolan shouldn't have written the movie himself npr.org
Frequently asked questions
"The Odyssey" 4th Weekend Box Office
Polymarket prices this 30-32m at 50%. The reporting broadly agrees.
What do the sources agree on?
The Odyssey is a highly anticipated film with a unique narrative and visual style. The movie has garnered significant attention and praise from critics and audiences alike. The film's box office performance will be closely watched as it enters its fourth weekend.
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 fourth 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 (August 7 - 9) 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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