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'The Odyssey' and 'Super Mario Galaxy' Leave Rivals Behind as Universal Tops $4 Billion in 2026

Universal Pictures has become the first studio in 2026 to surpass £3.16 billion at the global box office, driven by hits like 'The Odyssey' and 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie'.

International Business Times UK · Aug 2

The Odyssey's women deserve their own epic - with loyalty, seduction, and modern dilemmas that never go out of style

The Odyssey is misunderstood as just a bloodbath, it tackles distant marriage, what it means to be a wife, and so much more

Woman & Home · Aug 2

'That's our next mission — proving that games are art': meet Story Kitchen, the bold, trail-blazing studio behind the popular Sonic movies that wants to turn your favorite game into the next movie or TV hit

TechRadar sits down with Story Kitchen's fearless co-founders to discuss their creative approach to videogame adaptations.

TechRadar · Aug 1

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‘The Odyssey’ is a striking portrait of the psychological wounds that can emerge when people violate their deepest values

Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” a new adaptation of Homer’s epic tale of Odysseus’ perilous journey home after the Trojan War, is already being described as a case study in post-traumatic stress disorder.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Joyce Carol Oates defends The Odyssey from Emily Wilson’s ‘inappropriate’ attack on movie

’It seems odd that this director has drawn such angry criticism,’ she argued

The Independent UK · Jul 30

I watched the viral The Odyssey 4DX screening, and think it's better than the IMAX 70mm format — the 5 most brutal scenes are worth the extortionate ticket price alone

TikTok got to me! I saw the viral screenings of The Odyssey in 4DX, and I knew I had to try it for myself.

TechRadar · Jul 29

Hollywood's Weird Deal With Atari Proves Video Game Adaptations Might Be In Trouble

Universal Pictures is developing films based on several classic Atari games, which raises questions about how on Earth that's supposed to work.

Inverse · Jul 29

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15 Years Later, A Forgotten Sci-Fi Flop Accidentally Predicted The Future Of Blockbusters

We laughed at Jon Favreau's 'Cowboys & Aliens,' but every movie looks like it now.

Inverse · Jul 29

Every Blunder ‘The Odyssey’ Translator Pointed Out While Eviscerating Nolan’s Hit Adaption In Raging Review

The acclaimed filmmaker credited her work as an inspiration. Her review, however, is anything but flattering.

Bored Panda · Jul 28

After Multiple Controversies, Here’s How ‘The Odyssey’ Cast Compares To Their Real-Life And Mythological Counterparts

From Matt Damon to Zendaya, see how The Odyssey cast matches their legendary Greek counterparts.

Bored Panda · Jul 28

I Finally Got Around To Watching Wicked For Good, And Woof. That Was Even Rougher Than I Expected

Limited. This movie is so limited!

Cinemablend · Jul 28

The Odyssey translator who inspired Nolan calls his screenplay ‘abysmal’

Translator Emily Wilson says she ‘would be ashamed to have written any part of its script’

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drives Homer book sales and sparks interest in learning Greek

The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...

Euronews · Jul 28

The Odyssey leaked online as Universal Pictures vows to ‘pursue all appropriate remedies’

Illegal recording racked up millions of views on X

The Independent UK · Jul 27

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Christopher Nolan reveals the film he’s ‘terrified’ to make

Oscar-winning director’s latest epic, ‘The Odyssey,’ is currently taking theaters by storm

Cinemablend · Jul 26

I Just Learned That E.T. Came To Life On Set Thanks To A Young Disabled Actor

Have you ever wondered who played the beloved alien?

The Independent UK · Jul 26

New Girl’s Jake Johnson: ‘They were right to ask me to lose weight – I came in tubby!’

INTERVIEW: After his seven-year stint playing Nick Miller on the smash Zooey Deschanel sitcom came to an end, Hollywood – and Tom Cruise – welcomed the actor with open arms. As he stars in a new Apple TV comedy called ‘The Dink’, he tells Annabel Nugent why he decided to…

Cinemablend · Jul 25

The Odyssey Is SUCH A Christopher Nolan Movie, And That's Why I Didn't Like It

Okay, so hear me out on this one...

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The Independent UK · Jul 24

The Odyssey: Five hidden plot details you might have missed, including Athena’s real identity

Did you spot these the first time around?

Euronews · Jul 24

Odysseys, Bones and Hens: What are the best movies of 2026... So far?

How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2026 ranking?

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Viking ship’s owners say Universal failed to pay $6,000 repair bill after The Odyssey shoot

Studio says ‘all invoices relating to Glad av Gillberga paid in full’

International Business Times · Jul 23

Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Is Temporarily Blocked in the United States. EU Regulators Just Cleared It

European Union antitrust regulators have approved Paramount Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing one of the transaction's biggest regulatory hurdles.

Inverse · Jul 23

5 Years Later, M. Night Shyamalan's Most Misunderstood Sci-Fi Thriller Is More Than Its Twist

For M. Night Shymalan's 'Old, "the beach that makes you old" is a premise, not a surprise reveal.

Benzinga · Jul 23

Paramount Skydance Wins EU Approval for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal After Offering This Key Concession— but US Hurdles Loom

Paramount Skydance Corp. (NASDAQ:PSKY) has secured European Union antitrust approval for its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) after agreeing to end its film distribution joint venture with Universal Pictures.

BANG Premier · Jul 22

Glen Powell steps up to play baseball’s ‘luckiest man’ in Richard Linklater reunion

The Hit Man collaborators are reuniting for a Universal Pictures biopic charting the life, career and enduring legacy of baseball icon Lou Gehrig, with Powell also serving as a producer.

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