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Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" dominates weekend box office
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Dave Morales, co-host of The Backstage Experience joins Fox Local San Francisco to talk about "The Odyssey" winning the weekend box office. The Universal Pictures epic brough in over $264 million worldwide.
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Key takeaway The Universal Pictures epic brough in over $264 million worldwide.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The success of "The Odyssey" at the box office has significant implications for the local film industry in San Francisco. As a major hub for film production and post-production, the city's economy is likely to benefit from the film's massive worldwide earnings. With many San Francisco-based visual effects companies and sound studios having potentially worked on the film, the revenue generated from "The Odyssey" could lead to an influx of new projects and jobs for local industry professionals. Furthermore, the film's epic scale and cinematic appeal may also attract more film tourists to the city, boosting the local economy through increased spending on hospitality and entertainment. As the film's success continues to unfold, it will be interesting to see how San Francisco's film community capitalizes on the opportunities presented by "The Odyssey"'s dominance at the box office.
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Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
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