Christopher Nolan's historical epic, The Odyssey, experienced a noticeable slowdown at the Indian box office on its 14th day, primarily due to the overwhelming arrival of Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The superhero blockbuster has significantly shifted audience attention, capturing a large share of premium cinema screens across the country.
After an impressive two-week run fueled by strong word-of-mouth and high demand for IMAX and other premium formats, The Odyssey saw its daily collections dip sharply. On Day 14, the film garnered an estimated net of ₹1.18 crore in India. This brings its total net collection in the country to ₹133.68 crore, with a gross collection of ₹159.59 crore. Despite the recent decline, the film remains one of the highest-grossing Hollywood releases of 2026 in the Indian market, solidifying its status as a major success.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Storms Indian Theatres
The primary reason for The Odyssey's sharp fall in collections is the record-breaking debut of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Tom Holland-starrer reportedly amassed an astounding ₹70 crore on its opening day, surpassing Avengers: Endgame to achieve the biggest opening for any non-Indian film in India. This unprecedented demand led multiplex chains to allocate a substantial number of shows and premium-format screens to the Marvel film, consequently reducing screen availability and show timings for Nolan's epic.
As a direct result, The Odyssey witnessed a considerable drop in occupancy, particularly in high-performing IMAX and other premium locations where it had previously excelled.
Tom Holland's Unique Box Office Clash
Interestingly, this box office dynamic has created a unique scenario for actor Tom Holland, who features prominently in both competing films. While Holland's performance in Christopher Nolan's mythological epic has received widespread appreciation, it is his return as Marvel's friendly neighborhood superhero that has drawn massive crowds to cinemas. The immense popularity of Spider-Man has inevitably impacted The Odyssey's momentum, even though both films cater to somewhat different audience segments.
Directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is an adaptation of Homer's legendary Greek epic, chronicling King Odysseus' perilous journey home after the Trojan War. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong'o, alongside Tom Holland. It skillfully blends mythology, action, and Nolan's distinctive cinematic storytelling.
Even with Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominating the current box office landscape in India, The Odyssey has firmly established itself among the year's biggest Hollywood hits. With ₹133.68 crore collected in just 14 days and a strong global performance, the film is expected to continue adding to its impressive total in the coming weeks.