Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' reached $1.009 billion in global box office earnings within three weeks of its release, surpassing the lifetime total of 'The Dark Knight'.
The film earned $429.6 million in North America and $578.8 million overseas, with trade sources projecting it will beat 'The Dark Knight Rises' $1.081 billion mark by its fourth weekend.
Starring Matt Damon as Odysseus, the film features a cast including Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland and is currently being positioned as a major contender for next year's Oscars.